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Glass Subway Tile in the Brilliant Series
4" x 12" Format
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION OF BRILLIANT GLASS SERIES
1. Use a white thin-set mortar (2-component, flexible acrylic thin-set mortar system formulated for interior and exterior wall installations). Spread the adhesive with a notched trowel (in many cases a 1/4"X1/4" square-notch trowel will work well) following the manufacturer's recommendations. Spread only as much adhesive as will be covered with the tile within 15 minutes.
2. Always "back-butter" each piece of Brilliant Glass Tiles with the flat edge of the trowel to provide a void-free installation and good contact with the mortar bed. Carefully press the glass against the wall to prevent the notch marks in the adhesive from showing through the glass. When back buttering is difficult, such as when installing small mosaics, flatten the notch marks in the thin-set with the flat end of the trowel, making sure not to remove the adhesive. Do not overbuild the thin-set under the glass this will make the finished surface uneven and increase the possibility that the thin-set will shrink as it dries.
3. Install Brilliant Glass Tiles leaving even spacing between tiles of at least 1/16" (2mm). Use plastic spacers whenever possible. Allow the adhesive to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions (at least 24 hours). Grout with an un-sanded grout to prevent scratching of the surface. Grout joints should be filled to approximately 2/3 of the thickness of the tile. This allows light to reflect on the internal surfaces of the tile.