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| Real Metal Tiles - Quick Install and Finishing
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The following brief summary outlines the steps for installing REAL Metal Tiles.
For detailed instructions and technical information, see the
Real Metal Tile Installation and Finishing Guide
and
XT-2000 Adhesive see the XT 2000 Adhesive Data Sheet.
When installing tiles with the XT-2000 Adhesive, use a
1/8 inch "V" saw tooth trowel. Allow the adhesive to
set for 20 to 30 minutes before installing tile.
When cutting the tiles with a wet saw be
sure that the metal face is up.
No tile spacers are needed, however they may
be used to space tiles to fill a given area.
Caulk using a Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk
(available at home construction stores) that is sanded
for appearance of true grout. Non-sanded caulk can
also be used for a smooth appearance of the grout.
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| Cut the dispensing tip of the caulk tube at a 45 degree angle, and place in a caulking gun.
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Dispense caulk in the "V" grove of the tile, filling grove completely to the
surface of the tile.
Remove any large deposits of the caulk with your finger.
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Using a damp tile sponge,
wipe the caulkat a 45 degree angle to the tiles, using very little pressure.
Rinse sponge after every stroke.
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Continue to sponge until
only a slight glaze is left
on the tile and there is
no grout on the tile surface. |
Let the caulk set up for
at least 12 hours, then
brake the glaze with a non abrasive pan scrubber and sponge clean. |
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