Mission Series by Solistone Field Tile
Inspired by the earthen landscape of Mexico and the vibrant colors of
traditional Spanish style, the SOLISTONE Mission Collection is available
in a variety of beautiful surfaces and sizes. These hand-painted tiles
complement any indoor or outdoor application.
Substrates
All substrates should be firmly fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of
contaminants. Deflections should be a maximum of 1/360 of the span for
walls and floors. Wet areas require special attention and appropriate
substrates, e.g. concrete, cement boards (compressed sheet), and treated
plywood. The use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested, and in
the case of floors, a fall to the drainage point of no less than two
inches.
Waterproof Membranes
Waterproof membranes prevent leakage of water through to the sub-floor
framing and/or habitable spaces below. Particular attention must be paid
to carrying the membrane up the wall, outside shower boxes, installation
of bond breakers and sealing around penetrations. It is strongly
recommended that membrane systems be used in all wet areas; including
exterior suspended decking. Some systems involve the use of a primer.
Adhesive
The manufacturer's literature will explain if the product is suitable
for interiors and/or exteriors, as well as walls and floors. A
cement-based adhesive is generally suitable on masonry substrates where
no movement is anticipated. It is important that each tile is embedded
in the adhesive. An appropriate 1/4" to 1/8" notched trowel can be used
to apply the thinset to no more than one square yard of adhesive at a
time.
Grouting
Grout should be suitable for joints up to 3/4" in width and designed for
external or internal conditions whichever may be the case. Sanded grout
is generally recommended for any grout joint larger than 1/8'. A sanded
grout if applied harshly can scratch the tiles; carefully float in the
grout to avoid abrasion.
It is important to wait the interval recommended by the adhesive
manufacturer before grouting to minimize dirt ingress between the tiles
and avoid the opportunity for dislodging of the tiles.
Sealants
To bring your application to its full potential, we recommend sealing.
Clear gloss or flat stone, non-yellowing professional acrylic grade
sealants are available. There are many various products available on the
market, however, we recommend contacting your nearest tile supplier for
the most appropriate sealer for your application. Whenever using
sealants, please ensure that you follow the manufacturer's recommended
method of application.
Care & Cleaning
The Mission Tile Collection must be regularly cleaned and maintained to
extend the life and beauty of the tile. The tiles can be cleaned with a
neutral mild detergent and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners,
powders, scouring pads, steel wool or sandpaper. For tiles in higher
traffic areas, keep surfaces clean from abrasive dirt.
Crazing
The development of cracks throughout the glaze of the Mission Tile
Collection (also known as "crazing") is a natural occurrence in
hand-painted ceramic tile. These small surface cracks do not affect the
structural integrity of the tile, though they may eventually lead to
discoloration. Crazing is considered to be a beautiful feature in our
hand-painted tile, adding an aged, weathered appearance over time. No
guarantee is made against crazing.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR:
• Areas subject to heavy impact or abrasion
• Floors and other heavy traffic horizontal surfaces
• Where temperature exceeds 130 degrees Fahrenheit
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