Stone Pebble Mosaics by Solistone
Pebble Series Mosaics Installation
The Stone Pebble Collection can be used in an extensive range of
interior and exterior design applications. Applications include foyers,
bathrooms, fountains, water features, pools, driveways, pathways,
kitchens, feature walls, fireplaces and entertainment areas.
During manufacturing, the pebbles are hand sorted into matching colors
and sizes and individually glued onto mesh backing. The sheets of tile
can be trimmed to any shape and are flexible to allow contouring when
necessary. It is not unusual to find occasional flaws, veins, and lines
of separation within the pebbles. This variation is considered to be a
desired feature in the product.
Curved Surfaces
Pebble sheets can be easily fitted around gently curved surfaces.
Substrates
All substrates should be firmly fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of
contaminants. Wet areas need special attention and require appropriate
substrates, e.g. concrete, cement boards (compressed sheet), and treated
plywood. The use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested. In the
case of installation where drainage is required (i.e., shower floor pans
or spas), there should be a slope-to-drain ratio of at least 1/2 inch
per foot.
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. Where slight movement could occur through
thermal or pedestrian loads, a modified cement adhesive should be used
as minimum. It is important that each pebble is embedded in the
adhesive. An appropriate notched towel can be used to apply the thinset
to no more than one square yard at a time.
Grouting
Grout should be suitable for joints up to 3/4 in width and designed for
external or internal conditions which ever may be the case. Sanded grout
is generally recommended for any grout joint larger than 1/8". Grouts
are ordinarily water mix but where some flexibility may be needed, a
latex additive or similar product should be used. It is important to
wait the interval recommended by the adhesive manufacturer before
grouting to minimize dirt ingress between the pebbles and avoid the
opportunity for the dislodging of pebbles.
In the event that one desires to better expose the pebbles, it is
suggested that during the grouting process, installer to repeatedly
remove the excess grout from the joints by the use of a medium bristle
brush and sponge
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