Tile must be installed over a suitable substrate to insure a proper installation. Metal tiles should be installed over a clean, sound, and flat surface, free of contaminates including curing compounds. Substrate should be free of cracks. Any inconsistencies in the substrate will result in a poor installation.

• To avoid affecting the color of the tile, White modified thin-set such as Bostik Glass Mate is highly is recommended for all installations.
• Apply as much adhesive as can be covered within 10-15 minutes. 
• Grout joint should be a minimum of 1/16" and not butt set.
• The trowel size you can use is a 9" Trowel - 1/16" square notch.

• Use Non-Sanded grout
• Grout joints should be packed full and free of voids and pits.
• Clean excess grout as the work progresses before it has hardens completely.
• Acids should never be used for cleaning grout haze.
• Use a damp sponge for the final cleaning and to smooth out the grout joints.
• It is recommended to use grout release, then grout the tile, then use a sealant to the tile such as our MP90

The recommended cutting method is to use a wet saw with a diamond blade. Please note to cut material - take one sheet at a time and cut slowly, when you reach the metal pieces of the mosaic slow down the cutting even more to give the blade enough time to cut through the metal.