Bronze Bell
Installation
Your new metal tiles from The Bronze
Bell Tree are very easy to install and maintain. Each tile has been cast
by hand in bronze or aluminum and then finished in one of many patinas.
Regardless of the finish that is on your tile, the procedures are the
same to keep them looking magnificent
The tile can be installed using exactly the same latex modified
materials and equipment
as you would with any ceramic, stone, slate or travertine tile. An
experienced tile contractor should be hired to do the installation in
order to get the professional results you demand.
Like most metals, bronze and aluminum will oxidize if left exposed to
the air and moisture. Your tiles have been finished with a patina to
give them the beautiful look of weathered bronze. They have also been
protected with a coating of clear lacquer to seal them from the air and
moisture preventing further oxidation. If your tiles have a polished
finish, they too have been coated to prevent them from oxidation.
Once installed we only recommend that you periodically give the tiles a
light coat of paste wax. Just a light coat every couple of months or
more often if they are subjected to water or excessive dirt. Each coat
protects the one below it and though over time the wax will wear, by
occasionally adding a new coat you will keep those tiles looking as new
as they did the day they were installed.
Product care.
For cleaning we recommend using a mild, non-toxic, acid-free household
cleanser.
Avoid using any abrasive cleansers and pads or strong solvents on metal
tile. Mild soap and water are best for obtaining and maintaining a clean
surface finish. Once dry, apply a light coat of paste wax and buff to a
nice shine.
Now, you also have the option to let time take its course and you may
decide not to continue to protect the patina finish. This will result in
the erosion of the protective clear lacquer and permit air and moisture
to reach the surface of the metal causing the natural process of
oxidation to continue. If your tiles have a patina they will get even
more patina over time. If they have been polished they will begin to
darken over the months and years. Tiles in wet environments or climates
will oxidize faster than those in relatively dry areas.
The choice is yours as to how you want your tile to look. A special note
to those who have polished tile. If you forget to wax them and they
begin to oxidize the simplest way to restore their luster is a quick
cleaning with a good quality metal polish like Brasso or Noxon. Once the
shine has been restored give them that coat of wax to keep them looking
beautiful.