In general, there are three types of acceptable substrates for Devotion: •CementMortar-Two-coatcementmortarbedsreinforcedwith2.5lbgalvanizedmetallath,curedaminimumof7days •CementBackerBoard(CBU)-Durrock,Fiberock,Hardibacker,PermaBase,Wonderboard •Drywall-Drylocationsonly
Thetileinstallation’ssubstructure,locationandsubstratetype(e.g.CBUorconcrete)willinfluencethedetailsofhowthesubstrateshouldbeprepared.ThefollowingsubstratepreparationmethodsaredetailedintheTileCouncilofNorthAmerica’s“2014TCNAHandbookforCeramic,Glass,andStoneTileInstallation”andareorganizedbyalphanumericdesignation(e.g.W243-14).Usethefollowingcharttoidentify,whichTCNAmethodisappropriateforyourinstallationandrefertotheTCNAHandbookfordetails.TheTCNAHandbookisavailableforpurchaseatwww.tcnatile.com.
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Unacceptable Substrates •Single-floatmortarbedwalls(cementmortarbeds,whichdonotemploycuredscratchcoats) •Cementmortarbedsreinforcedwithmetallathlessthan2.5lbpersquareyard(i.e.chickenwire) •WoodProductssuchasplywood,luan,MDF,pressboardandcomposites
Substrate Requirements •Solidblockingfortheanchoringoffixtures,suchasshowerdoorsandtowelbars, mustbeinstalledpriortoinstallingthetilesubstrate. •Cementmortarbedsmustbecuredaminimumof7dayspriortotileinstallation. •TreatCBUjointswithmesh-tapeandthin-setpertheCBUmanufacturer’s recommendationsandallowtocure48hourspriortotileinstallation.
* Drywall should be primed and allowed to fully dry prior to tile installation. ** Wood or Metal Studs
WALLS INTERIOR EXTERIOR
Wood Studs
Metal Studs
Solid Backing(Masonry)
W243-14
W243-14
N/A
W231-14
W241-14
W221-14
W231-14
W241-14
W201-14
W244E-14
W244E-14
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
W244C-14W244F-14
W244C-14W244F-14
N/A
Backer Board Mortar Drywall* Backer Board Mortar Drywall
SPECIALTY
Bathtub Walls** B412-14
B415-14
B411-14
B414-14
Backer Board Mortar
Shower Walls**
ThefollowinginformationisprovidedasageneralguidelinefortheinstallationofOceansideGlasstileDevotionArtGlassMosaics;someinstallationsrequireamoredetailedspecification.Anexperienced,professionaltileinstaller,whohasreadandunderstandsthisinformation,shouldperformthework.Foradditionalinstallationrecommendations,pleasecontactOceansideGlasstileTechnicalServicesbyphoneat877-648-8222orbyemailattechsupport@glasstile.com.
Theownerorowner’srepresentativeisresponsiblefordeterminingtheacceptabilityoftheproductpriortoinstallation.Upondelivery,openandinspecteachboxoftiletoverifyorderaccuracyandsheet-to-sheetcolorconsistency.Anydis-crepanciesshouldbecommunicatedimmediatelytothepointofpurchase.Duetothehandmade,artisticnatureofthisproduct,variationincolor,shade,tone,shapeandsizeshouldbeexpected.Noadjustmentswillbemadeafterinstallation.
MATERIAL INSPECTION
Devotion Installation Instructions
THIN-SETWerecommendthefollowingwhitethin-setsfortheinstallation of Devotion: AcceptableThin-Sets•ARDEXX77•CUSTOMBUILDINGPRODUCTS:PremiumGlassTile Thin-SetMortar•BOSTIK:Glass-Matemixedwith425Admixture•LATICRETE:GlassTileAdhesive•MAPEI:AdesilexP10BrightWhiteThin-SetMortar mixedwithKeraplyMortarAdditive•TECSPECIALTYPRODUCTS:SuperFlexThin-SetMortar
UnacceptableAdhesives•OrganicAdhesives(Mastic)-duetolowbondstrengths•Epoxy-duetolowflexibility
GROUT Devotionmaybegroutedwithcement-basedsandedorunsandedgrout,urethanegroutorepoxygrout.GroutselectionshouldbebasedonthegroutjointsizeofthespecificDevotionpatternandintendedapplication.
MEMBRANESThereareawidevarietyofanti-fractureandwaterproofingmembranesavailableforuseintileinstallations.Membraneswillvaryintype,installationmethodandperformance.Dependingontheapplication,installingDevotionoverananti-fracturemembranemaybebeneficial.Consultthemembranemanufacturerforspecificrecommendationsandlimitations.
MOVEMENT JOINTSMovementjointsareessentialforthesuccessofmosttileinstallations.FollowrecommendationsonMovementJointsEJ171-14inthe“2014TCNAHandbookforCeramic,GlassandStoneTileInstallation.”Movementjointrequirementswillvarybasedonsubstrata,climateandsizeofinstallation.Anarchitectordesignprofessionalshouldbeconsultedwhenspecifyingtheexactnumberandlocationofeachmovementjoint.
FEATURE STRIP INSTALLATION (installingDevotionnexttothickertilematerials)WheninstallingDevotionadjacenttothickermaterials,withtheintentionofthetwotilesfinishinginthesameplane(flush),thesubstratemustfirstbebroughtuptoalevelsuchthattheglasstilecanbeinstalledwiththerecommendedamountofthin-set.Detailedinformationregardingmultiplesubstratebuild-upmethodsisavailableintheInstallationsectionofourwebsite,www.glasstile.com. Caution:Installingglasstileoverfreshexcessivelybuilt-upthin-setmortarsmayresultintilecrackingduetothin-setshrinkage.
CUTTING & DRILLINGDevotionglasscanbecuttomeetjobsitedimensionswiththeuseofahigh-qualitywettilesawequippedwithacontinuous,smooth-rim,diamondglasstilebladeorwithscoreandsnapglasscuttingtools.Tominimizechippingoftileandbackcoatings,fullysupportthetileduringcutting,cutordrillslowlyandcoolthecuttingordrillingtoolwithliberalwaterflow.
INSTALLATION MATERIALS
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Step 1 Toinitiatethebondcoat,usetheflatsideofatrowelandfirmlyapplythin-settothesubstrate.
NOTE: Grout application and cleaning process will vary based on the type and brand of grout. Refer to grout manufacturer’s instructions for details.
For additional assistance, contact Technical Services at 877-648-8222 or [email protected].
Step 2 Toestablishtheproperdepthofthesettingbed,usea3/16”x1/4”v-notchtroweltoapplyadditionalthin-setandcombfullnotchesinonedirection.
Step 3 Applymosaicsheetstothethin-setsettingbed,plasticfilmsideout,withlight,evenpressure.Periodically,checkthin-setforskinning(slightdrying).Ifskinningoccurs,removethin-setandreapply.
Step 4 Toachievetheflattestpossiblesurface,lightlytapthesheetswitharubbergroutfloat.Payparticularattentiontothesheet-to-sheetintersections.
Step 5 Afterafull24hours(someinstallationsmayrequireextendedcuretimes)startingatthecorner;peeltheplasticfromthetile.
Step 6 Ifnecessary,removeexcessthin-setfromthegroutjointswitharazorknifepriortogrouting.
Step 7 Applygroutperthegroutmanufacturer’sinstructions.Whengroutingwithsandedgrout,usecareduringapplicationtominimizescratching.
DevotionArtGlassMosaicsdonotneedtobesealed,however,itisbeneficialtosealcement-basedgrout.DevotioninstallationsshouldbesealedwithOceancareHighPerformancePenetratingSealer.
MAINTENANCEDevotioninstallationsshouldbemaintainedwithOceancareProducts.Forregularcleaninguseanylonscrub-brushor3Mwhitenylonscrubpadandtheappropriatecleanerlistedbelow.
High Performance Enhancing Sealer Awater-based,lowVOC,all-in-onecolorenhancerandpenetratingsealerforbothinteriorandexteriorapplications.Intensifiesandenrichesthecolorofnaturalstone,grout,concreteandotherporousmasonrymaterials.Formsabarrierthatisresistanttowaterandoilandprovidessuperiorstainprotection.
TMOceancare High Performance Penetrating Sealer Hybrid Carrier Technology Penetratesandprotectsgrout,naturalstoneandotherporousmasonrymaterials.Formsaninvisible,no-sheenbarrierthatisresistanttowaterandoilandprovidessuperiorstainprotection.Lowresidue,easytouseformula.Maybeappliedtodry,damp,curedoruncuredgroutornaturalstone(seriously...immediatelyaftergrouting!).
Oceancare All Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser A100%natural,plant-derived,citrus-basedalkalinecleanerthatquicklycutsthroughheavygreaseandoil.
Oceancare Grout Haze Remover Abiodegradable,non-toxic,acid-freecleanerthatremovescement-basedgrouthazeanddeepcleansheavilysoiledcement-basedgrouts.
Oceancare pH Neutral Tile & Stone Cleaner Anon-toxic,biodegradable,all-purpose,no-rinsecleanerdesignedfordailyuseonalmostanyhardsurface.Also available in concentrateformula;whendilutedwithwater,onequartofconcentratewillmakeupto96gallonsofcleaningsolution.
Clean & Seal
Anall-natural,biodegradable,powerfuleverydaycleaner,fortifiedwiththesealingprotectionofOceancareHighPerformancePenetratingSealer.Whenusedforregularcleaning,thisproductrejuvenatesexistingsealerandmaintainsstainprotectionatoptimallevels.
Glass Tile Shower CleanerACFCfreeaerosolcleaner,idealforcleaningtiletub-surroundsandshowers.Useonglasstile,grout,metalfixtures,porcelain,ceramicandnaturalstone.
Oceancare Calcium Releaser Anon-toxic,acid-freecleanerthatremoveshardwaterdepositsfromtile,showerdoorsandplumbingfixtures.
For product availability and pricing please contact an Oceancare dealer or visit www.oceancareproducts.com.
SEALING
Item #TF-104478 - Edition 3/14
