Recessed Well Installations:

1. When installing tile in recessed areas or depressions, sweep area free of dirt. “Dry Fit” tiles by snapping a centerline through the width of the area and arrange one row of tiles in a parquet pattern across the width until there is less than a 12” space remaining. Measure the space remaining and divide the number of inches by 2. This will determine the width of the finishing strip or the cut tile to be used at each end of the installation. (Example: If a row of tiles is placed the width of the area and there is a 9” area divided by 2 = 4-1/2”; the width of the finishing strip or cut tile to be installed on each end will need to be 4-1/2”).

2. Starting at the centerline, arrange one row of tiles the length of the installation area and follow the same procedure as in Paragraph 1. above.

3. Before the installation is cemented in place, the finishing strips or cut tiles should be fitted for both the width and the length.

4. If the surface area is poor or requires sealing against hydrostatic conditions, use a cleaner-sealer as directed on the manufacturer’s label.

5. Trowel adhesive over the area where tiles are to be installed. Apply adhesive evenly to the floor using the recommended trowel. Spread only enough adhesive (TT-390) to maintain a wet adhesive surface. Do not allow adhesive to skin over. See full instructions on adhesive label. Place tiles in adhesive in a parquet pattern beginning at the center. (With Velvety Surfaced Tire Tiles, peel away protective white release paper on back of tile to expose the solid adhesive base.

6. Walk, roll down, or hammer tiles with rubber mallet to obtain the best bond. If tile is not placed before adhesive sets, the bond will not be effective. Remove tile, apply fresh adhesive over existing adhesive, then reapply tile.

7. Recheck all installed tiles for loose corners or edges. Tamp down loose edges or corners when discovered.

8. Use Paint Thinner or Mineral Spirits to clean off excess adhesive before it dries.

Note: If weather is hot, dry or windy, adhesive will set up faster. Cool damp weather delays setting time of adhesive.

Surface Installations:

1. If tiles are to be installed on the surface, mark out the area to be covered with chalk to determine boundaries.

2. Follow the same instructions as for Recessed Well Installations shown above.

3. Surface Installations should have a Beveled Edge Strip. If edging is to be used, miter the corners and “dry fit” the edging in place. Install edging with contact or epoxy adhesive. Tap firmly to bond to the surface by using flat of hand or rubber mallet. Adhere tiles to lip of Beveled Edging Strip that fits under the tile.

Adhesive Recommendations:

Use trowel-on TT-390 Non-Flammable Adhesive or Epoxy Adhesive.

Neoprene Contact Adhesive can be used for small installations where traffic will move across the tiles less than 24 hours after installation. (Any good contact adhesive will bond tiles to floor. Contact adhesives can be difficult to apply on large areas).

CAUTION: It is extremely IMPORTANT that there be AMPLE VENTILATION when using Paint Thinner, Mineral Spirits, Cleaner-Sealer products or Adhesive.

               

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