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Glass Tile

PROBLEM CHARACTERISTICS

WARNING:

Notch trowel marks or lines visible behind glass.

Due to differences in glass tile products, some glass tile manufacturers preclude the use of a waterproof/crack-isolation membrane with the installation of their glass tile; some manufacturers recommend the use of a waterproof/crack-isolation membrane; some manufacturers preclude the use of epoxy setting and/or grouting materials when installing their glass tile; some manufacturers recommend the use of epoxy materials. Check with the glass tile manufacturer for their product-specific recommendations. Make sure to get the glass tile manufacturer’s installation instructions in writing. Make sure they warrant the consequences caused by lack of proper waterproofing in wet areas. Reading and understanding the glass tile manufacturer’s installation instructions before the installation takes place is important for the performance of the glass tile.

Shade variations (ghosting) visibly lighter in color than the rest of the setting bed behind the tile.

Loss of bond.

Cracking.

REFER TO THE TCNA HANDBOOK : PRODUCTS WITH SPECIAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES/GLASS TILE.

The wrong adhesive was used in this glass installation. Always check with the glass tile manufacturer for their product-specific recommendations.

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