Tile Installation Guide

    

Marblemosaics Ltd pebble and stone mosaic tiles can be used in an extensive variety of installations. They are appropriate for both indoor and outdoor applications. Commercial applications include flooring, feature walls, bar surfaces, and walkways in projects ranging from restaurants to medical facilities, public parks, and corporate offices. Residential installations include pools and pool decks, patios, landscaping, fountains, water features, kitchen backsplashes, flooring, shower floors, baths, wetrooms , hallways, fireplaces and BBQ areas.

Recommended tools for installation.

Recommended tools for installation.

Apply thinset with a trowel.

Apply thinset with a trowel.

Place tiles on the thinset. Take extra care to get each tile close together using their interlocking shape.

Place tiles on the thinset. Take extra care to get each tile close together using their interlocking shape.


Lightly tap down the tile without pushing the pebbles into the thinset.

Lightly tap down the tile without pushing the pebbles into the thinset.

Seal the tiles with a good quality penetrating sealer. Color and shine enhancers can also be applied to vary the finish of the pebbles.

Seal the tiles with a good quality penetrating sealer. Color and shine enhancers can also be applied to vary the finish of the pebbles.

Apply a sanded grout on 2" x 2" sections at a time until the entire installation is covered.

Apply a sanded grout on 10 cm by 10 cm  sections at a time until the entire installation is covered.

When grout has dried for 30 minutes use a stiff bristled brush to remove the excess grout.

When grout has dried for 30 minutes use a stiff bristled brush to remove the excess grout.

Repeat sponging off the grout until the desired look is reached. Look for narrow grout lines between the pebbles. Once the grout has completely dried seal the tiles a final time.

Repeat sponging off the grout until the desired look is reached. Look for narrow grout lines between the pebbles. Once the grout has completely dried seal the tiles a final time.

Preparation and Installation

Adhesive

Sealing and Grouting

Control Joints

Sealers and Cleaning