 |
Instructions for SICIS Glimmer Thin, Paper-faced Glass Mosaics |
For interior and exterior, floor or wall installations in wet or dry areas according to SICIS installation recommendations and / or approval.
RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES
Completely cured concrete, brick, masonry block, cement mortars and leveling coats, Gypsum wallboard (interior vertical dry areas only) installed per manufacturer’s instructions, CBUs (cementitious backer units) installed per manufacturer’s instructions, and for interior residential floors and countertops in dry areas, over 2 layers A.P.A. rated Group 1, exterior grade plywood, C.C. plugged or better, conforming to U.S. Product Standard PSI-95 or a CAN/PLY exterior glue plywood, SELECT or (SEL TF), conforming to CSA 0121 standard for Douglas fir.
Notes:
All surfaces to receive tile shall be left clean, and free of dust, oil, grease, paint, tar, wax, curing agent, primer, sealer, adhesive residue, form release agent or any other deleterious substance and debris which may prevent or reduce adhesion.
Do NOT install over pressed wood, particle board, chipboard, OSB (oriented strand board) masonite, Lauan, asbestos board, fiberglass surfaces, metal, gypsum-based patching compounds, or any dimensionally unstable materials which are not suitable substrates.
Substrates must be sound, solid, stable, rigid, level and plumb. The floor must be flat, in true tolerance of 1/8” (3mm) in 10 feet (305cm). The structural design of the floor must not allow a deflection greater than L/720 under 300 lbs (136 kg) concentrated load, in accordance with general industry recommendations for fragile tile.
Provide for expansion and control joints as specified according to the most recent TCA Handbook , or TTMAC Specification Guide.
MAPEI Mapelastic™ 315, Two-Component Waterproofing and Crack Isolation membrane may be used over any of the recommended substrates. Please see Mapelastic 315 Data Sheet for additional information.
MAPEI Ultraprime™ L, latex-based primer is recommended for applications over Gypsum Wallboard, where applicable. Please see Ultraprime L Data Sheet for additional information.
MAPEI Planiseal™ MRB, Moisture Reduction Barrier may be used to treat new or existing Concrete Slabs with moisture vapor issues. Please see Planiseal MRB Data Sheet for additional information.
MAPEI Ultraplan® 1 and Ultraplan® M20 quick setting, cement self-leveling underlayments can be used to repair and resurface horizontal areas. Please see Ultraplan 1 or Ultraplan M20 Data Sheets for additional information.
Exterior Installations & Submerged Applications:
SETTING MATERIALS
MAPEI White Granirapid® – premium rapid-curing, flexible mortar system
MAPEI White Kerabond/Keralastic™ – premium flexible mortar system
MAPEI P10 mixed with Keraply™ – slip resistant cement adhesive
GROUTS
MAPEI Keracolor™ U – premium polymer-modified, unsanded grout
(For Grout Joints from 1/16” (1,5 mm) to 1/8” (3 mm) wide.)
Interior Installations, including Light Water Exposure:
SETTING MATERIALS
Use any of the setting materials listed above or use:
MAPEI P10 mixed with water – slip resistant mortar
MAPEI Keracolor™ U mixed with ONLY with Keracrete™ latex additive
(Keracolor U is available in white or in colors.)
Notes:
To reduce some of the challenges commonly associated with installing thin glass mosaics, use the same color of Keracolor U mixed with Keracrete as both the setting material AND as the grout.
Colored Grout, when used as an adhesive under glass tile will have a direct affect on the perceived color of the tile, depending on the degree of translucence of the tile, the shade or intensity of the grout and the similarity versus contrast of the color of the grout to the color of the tile. For this reason, MAPEI recommends creating a mock-up sample using the Keracolor U color that has been selected to obtain a final approval from the customer prior to beginning work.
Keracolor U with Keracrete is NOT recommended as a setting material for shower floors.
GROUTS
MAPEI Keracolor™ U – premium polymer-modified, unsanded grout (mixed with Keracrete™ latex additive)
(For Grout Joints from 1/16” (1,5 mm) to 1/8” (3 mm) wide.)
MAPEI Keracolor™ U – premium polymer-modified, unsanded grout (mixed with water)
(For Grout Joints from 1/16” (1,5 mm) to 1/8” (3 mm) wide.)
Directions for SICIC Waterglass & Glimmer Thin, Paper-faced Glass Mosaics
1. Mix setting and grouting materials according to MAPEI instructions on package(s).
2. Lay sheet of SICIS Waterglass / Glimmer glass mosaics on flat, rigid surface PAPER SIDE DOWN. Using rubber grout float, pre-grout sheet, fully compacting Keracolor U grout in all open joints. Remove excess grout from the back of the tiles with a damp sponge.
3. Apply setting material (White Granirapid mortar, White Kerabond/Keralastic mortar, P10 mortar mixed with water or mixed with Keraply, or Keracolor U mixed with Keracrete) to the substrate using the notched side of a 3/16” x 5/32” x 3/16” (5 x 4 x 5mm) V-notch trowel.
4. Using the flat side of the trowel, smooth out all ridges evenly to achieve consistent, even, voidless coverage.
5. Apply SICIS Waterglass / Glimmer glass mosaics to the freshly troweled material with the PAPER SIDE OUT.
6. Using a rubber float or equivalent tool, gently press the tile into the adhesive and flatten sheets to each other to remove any lippage and achieve thorough and complete contact.
7. Adjust tile sheets for correct alignment and even spacing between sheets. Do not allow setting material to dry or skin over before completing this process.
8. Allow sufficient time to set prior to removing paper (approximately 20 to 30 minutes).
9. Using a wet sponge, apply warm water to the paper to soften the glue, allowing the paper to release. Avoid using too much water. Gently peel back the paper.
10. Clean all excess Keracolor U immediately with a damp sponge.
11. Polish off any remaining haze with a dry cheese cloth or dry soft terry cloth towel.
12. After 24 hours, mix an additional amount of Keracolor U grout, following the same mixing procedure and using the same liquid / powder ratio that was used to pre-grout the sheets.
13. Grout open areas between sheets.
14. Sunlight, temperature, humidity etc. can affect the color of the grout, schedule final grouting accordingly.
15. Clean all excess Keracolor U grout immediately with a damp sponge.
16. Polish off any remaining haze with a dry cheese cloth or dry soft terry cloth towel.
17. After grouting, protect area from light foot traffic and light water exposure for at least 72 hours. Protect area from heavy traffic, and regular use and for at least 7 days. Protect the installation for a full 21 days prior to submersion.
Note: Set times and cure times are based on 73° / 23°C.
For information on MAPEI products, please visit our website at: www.mapei.com . |
|
|
|
Instructions for SICIS Iridium Thin Mesh-backed Glass Mosaics |
Instructions for SICIS Murano Smalto & Iridium Thin,
Mesh-backed Glass Mosaics
For interior and exterior, floor or wall installations in wet or dry areas according to SICIS installation recommendations and / or approval.
RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES
Completely cured concrete, brick, masonry block, cement mortars and leveling coats, Gypsum wallboard (interior vertical dry areas only) installed per manufacturer’s instructions, CBUs (cementitious backer units) installed per manufacturer’s instructions, and for interior residential floors and countertops in dry areas, over 2 layers A.P.A. rated Group 1, exterior grade plywood, C.C. plugged or better, conforming to U.S. Product Standard PSI-95 or a CAN/PLY exterior glue plywood, SELECT or (SEL TF), conforming to CSA 0121 standard for Douglas fir.
Notes:
All surfaces to receive tile shall be left clean, and free of dust, oil, grease, paint, tar, wax, curing agent, primer, sealer, adhesive residue, form release agent or any other deleterious substance and debris which may prevent or reduce adhesion.
Do NOT install over pressed wood, particle board, chipboard, OSB (oriented strand board) masonite, Lauan, asbestos board, fiberglass surfaces, metal, gypsum-based patching compounds, or any dimensionally unstable materials which are not suitable substrates.
Substrates must be sound, solid, stable, rigid, level and plumb. The floor must be flat, in true tolerance of 1/8” (3mm) in 10 feet (305cm). The structural design of the floor must not allow a deflection greater than L/720 under 300 lbs (136 kg) concentrated load, in accordance with general industry recommendations for fragile tile.
Provide for expansion and control joints as specified according to the most recent TCA Handbook , or TTMAC Specification Guide.
MAPEI Mapelastic™ 315, Two-Component Waterproofing and Crack Isolation membrane may be used over any of the recommended substrates. Please see Mapelastic 315 Data Sheet for additional information.
MAPEI Ultraprime™ L, latex-based primer is recommended for applications over Gypsum Wallboard, where applicable. Please see Ultraprime L Data Sheet for additional information.
MAPEI Planiseal™ MRB, Moisture Reduction Barrier may be used to treat new or existing Concrete Slabs with moisture vapor issues. Please see Planiseal MRB Data Sheet for additional information.
MAPEI Ultraplan® 1 and Ultraplan® M20 quick setting, cement self-leveling underlayments can be used to repair and resurface horizontal areas. Please see Ultraplan 1 or Ultraplan M20 Data Sheets for additional information.
Exterior Installations & Submerged Applications:
SETTING MATERIALS
MAPEI White Granirapid® – premium rapid-curing, flexible mortar system
MAPEI White Kerabond/Keralastic™ – premium flexible mortar system
MAPEI P10 mixed with Keraply™ – slip resistant cement adhesive
GROUTS
MAPEI Keracolor™ U – premium polymer-modified, unsanded grout
(For Grout Joints from 1/16” (1,5 mm) to 1/8” (3 mm) wide.)
Interior Installations, including Light Water Exposure:
SETTING MATERIALS
Use any of the setting materials listed above or use:
MAPEI P10 mixed with water – slip resistant cement adhesive
MAPEI Keracolor™ U mixed with ONLY with Keracrete™ latex additive
(Keracolor U is available in white or in colors.)
Notes:
To reduce some of the challenges commonly associated with installing thin glass mosaics, use the same color of Keracolor U mixed with Keracrete as both the setting material AND as the grout. This will eliminate the need to remove excess mortar from the grout joints.
Colored Grout, when used as an adhesive under glass tile will have a direct affect on the perceived color of the tile, depending on the degree of translucence of the tile, the shade or intensity of the grout and the similarity versus contrast of the color of the grout to the color of the tile. For this reason, MAPEI recommends creating a mock-up sample using the Keracolor U color that has been selected to obtain a final approval from the customer prior to beginning work.
Keracolor U with Keracrete is NOT recommended as a setting material for shower floors.
GROUTS
MAPEI Keracolor™ U – premium polymer-modified, unsanded grout (mixed with Keracrete™ latex additive)
(For Grout Joints from 1/16” (1,5 mm) to 1/8” (3 mm) wide.)
MAPEI Keracolor™ U – premium polymer-modified, unsanded grout (mixed with water)
(For Grout Joints from 1/16” (1,5 mm) to 1/8” (3 mm) wide.)
Directions for SICIS Murano Smalto & Iridium Thin, Mesh-backed Glass Mosaics
1. Mix setting material according to MAPEI instructions on package.
2. Apply setting material (White Granirapid mortar, White Kerabond/Keralastic mortar, P10 mortar mixed with water or mixed with Keraply, or Keracolor U mixed with Keracrete) to the substrate using the notched side of a 3/16” x 5/32” x 3/16” (5 x 4 x 5mm) V-notch trowel.
3. Using the flat side of the trowel, smooth out all ridges evenly to achieve consistent, even, voidless coverage.
4. Apply SICIS Murano Smalto / Iridium glass mosaics to the freshly troweled material.
5. Using a rubber float or equivalent tool, gently press the tile into the adhesive and flatten sheets to each other to remove any lippage and achieve thorough and complete contact. Avoid pushing the sheets too deeply into the adhesive, causing the material to seep up into the joints between the tiles. It is recommended to leave at least 2/3 of the tile depth available for grouting.
6. Adjust tile sheets for correct alignment and even spacing between sheets. Do not allow setting material to dry or skin over before completing this process.
7. Remove all excess setting material from the joint areas and clean the surface immediately using a damp sponge.
8. After approximately 24 hours (approximately 3 hours for Granirapid), mix and apply Keracolor U grout, according to MAPEI instructions on package.
Note: When using Keracolor U mixed with Keracrete, as both the adhesive and the grout, follow the same mixing procedure and use the same liquid / powder ratio for best results.
9. Clean all excess grout immediately with a damp sponge.
10. Polish off any remaining haze with a dry cheese cloth or soft terrycloth towel.
11. After grouting, protect area from light foot traffic and light water exposure for at least 72 hours. Protect area from heavy traffic, and regular use and for at least 7 days. Protect the installation for a full 21 days prior to submersion.
Note: Set times and cure times are based on 73° / 23°C.
For information on MAPEI products, please visit our website at: www.mapei.com. |
|
|
|
Installation of Glued-Down Cork Flooring |
Cork flooring tiles are produced in 12-inch squares. They are mounted to the sub-surface with flooring adhesive. They can be installed directly on concrete slabs or over secure wood sub-flooring. A lot of flooring manufacturers propose hardboard for glue-down installations, so be sure to follow your manufacturer's suggestion.
Regardless of the sub-surface, the preparation requests are the same. The sub-surface should be dry, clean, smooth, level. The next information provides a few typical steps implicated with sub-surface preparation of concrete slabs and wood sub-flooring.
Preparation for installation on concrete:
- Patch any holes or cracks per your flooring manufacturer's recommendations.
- Verify the concrete for moisture content.
Note: analysis methods vary; follow your manufacturer's advice.
- Cut the bottom of door frames sufficient to allow tiles to fit underneath.
- Check if the concrete is clean, dry, smooth and level prior to start the installation. Note: having a smooth sub-surface is vital for glued-down tiles, the contour of imperfections in the concrete or loose fragments left behind will be felt and seen in the finished surface.
- Apply sub-floor primer to the concrete using a roller and allow drying before applying adhesive.
Preparation for installation on wood or hardboard:
- Repair any irregular areas.
- Verify moisture content of the sub-floor in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Cover the ground below the sub-floor with polyethylene sheeting, if sub-flooring is over a crawlspace. Note: most manufacturers advise 6-mil sheets overlapped and taped together.
- Cut the bottom of door frames as much as necessary to allow tiles to fit underneath.
- As with concrete, check if the sub-floor is clean, level, and most importantly, smooth to avoid any irregular shape transfer through the cork.
- Apply sub-floor primer using a roller and allow drying before applying adhesive.
Acclimation:
- Many manufacturers propose acclimating cork tiles for 3-4 days, at normal- humidity levels and living temperature, in the space where the tiles will be installed.
Note: refer to your flooring manufacturer's documentation for more details.
- Apply the suggested adhesive to the sub-floor using a roller, working in small areas at a time, and permit it to dry.
Installation of tiles:
- Because cork has natural variations in pattern and shade, sort through the boxes and choose tiles that will offer the best overall look.
- Leave an expansion space around the margin of the room and around any fixed objects, as pipes and kitchen islands, using spacers. Note: refer to your manufacturer's advice since expansion space recommendations can fluctuate from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in.
- Apply pressure uniformly across the surface of every tile as it is laid in place.
- After all tiles are in position, and before applying sealer, roll every bit of floor according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Let the adhesive to dry completely prior to walking on the floor.
Note: the usual recommendation is 24 hours, but this could differ depending on climatic conditions.
- Clean the finished floor with polyurethane cleaner. After that seal it with a urethane sealer, as recommended by the manufacturer.
All the time follow your flooring manufacturer's recommendations and the result will be a gorgeous new cork floor that you'll be proud to show off for years to come. |
|
|
|
Cork Flooring - The Basics |
Cork floors have been around for many years. Cork flooring is eye-catching and extremely durable, but it is as well a renewable resource! This is an immense advantage with all of the environmental inconvenience we face today.
How it is cork flooring made? Cork floors are created using the bark of the cork oak tree. The initial harvest of the bark from these trees occurs when the tree is 25 or more years old. Following that, the harvesting occurs in every nine years. After every harvest the bark grows back with a smoother surface. Because these trees can live more than 200 years, they can be harvested again and again with no damage to the trees and no harmful impact on the environment.
If you look at a cork under a microscope, you would see that it look's like a honeycomb. Every square centimetre is fabricated of 40 million cells. The cells and the space around them are full with a gaseous mixture similar to air. This gives cork flooring it flexibility and many other benefits. Notice our article titled, "Benefits of using Cork Flooring".
Are cork floors durable? Certainly, they are one of the most durable floors on the marketplace today. There are a few cork floor installations that are over 100 years old! That's a lifelong floor. Because cork floors have a cellular composition, they are not affected by force or friction in the same way a solid surface floor would be.
With its appeal and natural look, combined with extreme durability, cork flooring is very hard to beat. We feel it's a good choice for almost any interior flooring scenario. These days there are a lot of different styles and types of cork flooring to choose from. The most popular is the type that gets installed using the floating no-glue method. It only lays on the floor and clicks together. This is an incredibly easy choice for the do-it-yourself customer that wishes to install a room or more over the weekend. |
|
|
|
|
|  |
|
Privacy Policy