Glass Tile

G l a s s M o s a i c sB Y F L O R I D A T I L E

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FLORIDA TILE, INC. • LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33802

Glass.The only solid liquid on earth. Sought after forcenturies by Kings and royalty. Brought to you inliving color by Florida Tile. DIMENSIONS, solid, thick,real glass in twelve shining, shimmering, dimensionalcolors. Backpainted for true depth and dimensionalrefraction. Available in four sizes. 1” x 1”, 1” x 2”, 6”x 6” and 4” x 8”. (1x1 and 1x2 are on 12”x12” mesh-mounted sheets)Create for yourself a haven of monochromatic blissor mix and match for an eclectic expression of yourinner wonderland.

Typical Uses

GLASSMOSAICS DIMENSION series may be used for residential and commercial, interior and exterior wall andbacksplash applications, as well as pool linings only.GLASSMOSAICS glass tiles are manufactured to satisfy industry standard specifications for glazed wall tile.Glass tiles are impervious to water and stains, highly resistant to chemical attack, resistant to fading and discoloration.Variations in color, shade and size are inherent in all fired glass products.

D i m e n s i o n s

1x1/T450 Light Blue1x2/T460 Light Blue6x6/T470 Light Blue4x8/T480 Light Blue

1x1/T451 Blue1x2/T461 Blue6x6/T471 Blue4x8/T481 Blue

1x1/T452 Light Green1x2/T462 Light Green6x6/T472 Light Green4x8/T482 Light Green

1x1/T453 Green1x2/T463 Green6x6/T473 Green4x8/T483 Green

1x1/T454 Teal1x2/T464 Teal6x6/T474 Teal4x8/T484 Teal

1x1/T455 Red1x2/T465 Red6x6/T475 Red4x8/T485 Red

1x1/T456 Brown1x2/T466 Brown6x6/T476 Brown4x8/T486 Brown

1x1/T457 Yellow1x2/T467 Yellow6x6/T477 Yellow4x8/T487 Yellow

1x1/T458 Gray1x2/T468 Gray6x6/T478 Gray4x8/T488 Gray

1x1/T459 Black1x2/T469 Black6x6/T479 Black4x8/T489 Black

1x1/T490 White1x2/T492 White6x6/T494 White4x8/T496 White

1x1/T491 Orange1x2/T493 Orange6x6/T495 Orange4x8/T497 Orange

Shown - 1x2/T461 and 6x6/T471 Blue

MOSAIC. Eternal.Timeless. From the ruins of Pompeii,to modern centers of trade. The art of mosaics isevident throughout history and now easily availablefor your home, office or anywhere you would likethe warm ambience of real glass. Available intwentyfour brilliant colors for bold statements orsubtle touches.MOSAIC comes on a 12”x 12” paper face for ease ofinstallation. Each individual tile on the sheet is 3/4” x3/4”.

Typical UsesGLASSMOSAICS MOSAIC series may be used for residential and commercial, interior and exterior wall/backsplash applications and residential floors only. GLASSMOSAICS glasstiles are manufactured to satisfy industry standard specifications for glazed wall tile. Glass tiles are impervious to water and stains, highly resistant to chemical attack, resistant to fading and discoloration.Variations in color, shade and size are inherent in all firedglass products.

M o s a i c

M12/T200-G Dark Brown

M12/T201-G Gold M12/T203-G Light Amber

M12/T204-G Medium Amber

M12/T207-G Dark Amber

M12/T208-G Royal Blue

M12/T212-G Light Green

M12/T214-G Forest Green

M12/T219-G Ebony M12/T220-G Clear M12/T221-G Beige M12/T225-G White

M12/T226-GBlue/Gray

M12/T231-C Blue M12/T234-C Burgundy M12/T236-C Green M12/T239-CL Deep Purple

M12/T240-CL Bottle Green

M12/T241-CL Yellow M12/T242-CL Bottle Blue

M12/T243-CL Royal Blue Clear

M12/T246-CL Dark Amber Clear

M12/T251-I Iridized Beige

M12/T251-I Iridized White

Shown - Dark Brown

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PLATINUM.The name says it all. Priceless, with a lustroussheen. These eighteen colors have an iridescent finish forthe maximum interplay of light.Tiny gems to adorn yourliving and working spaces as you bask in the warmth oftheir magical glow.PLATINUM comes on a 12.5”x 12.5” paper face for ease ofinstallation. Each individual tile on the sheet is 9/16” x9/16”.Typical UsesGLASSMOSAICS PLATINUM series may be used for residential and commercial, interior and exterior wall and backsplash applications, residential floors and pool linings only.GLASSMOSAICS glass tiles are manufactured to satisfy industry standard specifications for glazed wall tile. Glass tiles are impervious to water and stains, highly resistant to chemical attack, resistant to fading and discoloration.Variations in color,shade and size are inherent in all fired glass products.

P l a t i n u m

M12/T400 White M12/T401 Snow Mist M12/T402 Gray M12/T403 Light Beige M12/T404 Beige M12/T405 Honey Mist

M12/T406 Champagne Mist

M12/T408 Celadon Swirl

M12/T409 Fog Mist M12/T410 Pastel Green Mist

M12/T411 Light Green

M12/T412 Green

M12/T413 Pastel Blue Mist

M12/T414 Light Blue

M12/T415 Blue M12/T416 Gold & Silver

M12/T417 Cherry Mist

Shown - Champagne Mist

MOSAIC AND PLATINUM SERIES AND DIMENSIONS MESH MOUNT TILE GLASSMOSAICS Glass Tiles can be installed over all conventional tilesetting substrates to be used on walls, counter tops, back-splashes, tub and shower surrounds, etc. Becauseglass tiles are nonporous, they do not absorb moisture as will ceramic or clay tiles. Therefore, we recommend the use of high grade latex modified thin-set as a setting material. For more information on mastics, mortars and thinsetsfor glass tile applications contact your local thinset/mortar supplier. To prevent darkening of the translucent tile color, we also recommend a white thinset. Use a 3/16 inch V-notched trowel; roughly distribute the setting material asneeded onto the substrate. Use only enough setting material that can be covered in 10 minutes. Smooth using the flat side of the trowel, to form a consistent setting bed of approximately 1/8" thick. Bed the tiles, PAPER-SIDE OUTOR mesh-side down where applicable. Tap into place using a Beater Block found at most hardware or tile supply stores. Apply subsequent tile sheets so that the grout joints line up, providing for a consistent field. Wait 15-20 minutes(time may vary depending upon environmental conditions) for the setting material to slightly bond. To remove the paper facing, wet the paper with a sponge and warm water. After a minute or so, slowly pull off paper at adownward angle. Should tiles inadvertently be removed during this process, simply stick them back in place with a dab of setting material. After the setting material has completely bonded, wash and prepare the glass for grouting. Toclean, use a simple nylon-bristle brush and a sponge with warm water and remove any residue or paper backing from glass. DIMENSIONS LARGE FORMAT TILE White high grade latex modified thinset is recommended to prevent darkening of tile color. For more information on mastics, mortars and thin sets for glass tile applications contact your local supplier.Using a "x" square-notched trowel, roughly distribute the setting materials onto the substrate. Use only enough setting material to be covered in 10 minutes. Smooth using the flat side of the trowel, to a consistent setting bed ofapproximately 3/16" thick. Clean the back of each tile using a dry cloth. Back-butter each piece and press the glass into the setting bed. This technique will fill-in the texture and dry without trapping air. Remove excess settingmaterial to provide a 1/8" grout line. Allow to cure at least 24 hours. To clean use a simple nylon-bristle brush and a sponge with warm water. GROUTING For grout lines less than 1/8" we recommend the use of an unsanded grout. When grouting in conjunction with stone or marble or wherever grout lines are 1/8" or larger, we recommend sanded grout. For moreinformation on mastics, mortars and thin sets for glass tile applications contact your local supplier. Prepare grout according to the manufacturer's directions. Spread the grout over the surface using a float, pressing it deep into thejoints. Grout joints will take longer to set up because glass tile is non-porous and does not absorb moisture. Let set for approximately 20 minutes; then clean off excess grout with a dry cloth or paper towel. Once the tile is clean, goback over with clean water and a damp sponge to remove any residue. Hand Cutting The easiest, fastest way to cut glass tile is with a simple glass scoring tool and running pliers. Score the glass lightly on the front along the desired cut line. Hold tile between jaws of the running pliers with score linedup with center mark on top. Gradually squeeze to apply pressure to the glass tile until the tile breaks. Squeezing gently will give you more control over the way the tile will break. The hand-held scorer/breaker combines the glassscorer and the running pliers into one convenient tool. The manual 2-bar tile cutter can also be used to score and break the glass tile. These are available at most tile or home improvement centers. SAW CUTTING GLASSMOSAICS Glass Tiles may also be cut with a diamond blade wet saw. Be sure to use a diamond blade specifically designed for cutting glass. Ceramic blades tend to be coarser and will chip the glass. It is very importantwhen cutting glass to use adequate amounts of water to cool the blade and to cut slowly. Many manufacturers offer solutions for cutting glass. A lapidary blade also makes a very clean cut on glass tiles. In addition to standard wetsaws for your straight cuts, there are diamond band saws, which allow the user to make radius turns for more intricate design work. When cutting glass on a wet saw, cut tile face down. This will prevent the face of the tile fromchipping. A light piece of cardboard on the saw's cutting table will protect the surface of the glass from scratches during the cutting process. If necessary, finish edges of the glass with a glass grinder or scythe stone. MAINTENANCE AND CARE Glass tiles can be routinely cleaned with any non-abrasive cleaning compound or formula that is recommended for both glass and tile. Follow manufacturer's instructions when using these products.

FLORIDA TILE, INC. • LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33802