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our patterned cement tiles are a modern take on traditional encaustic cement tiles. our tiles are not kiln-fired or glazed but are hydraulically pressed, they will get a patina. they are composed of white portland cement, sand, natural stone and natural pigments. our process produces clean and crisp patterns and vibrant colors. tile is the finished surface of your project. it is subject to the environmental and substrate conditions. following our recommended systems and tcna standards will be instrumental to your project success. installed tile is considered acceptance of the tile per terms of sale. do not install if there are visible issues or questions with the material. contact us with any questions. any physical or chemical damage to the tile is not covered under warranty. 1. the tile

store tile boxes in a climatized environment, covered and protected from spills or damage. tile should be climatized up to 48 hrs in the final environment prior to installation. careful in moving and setting boxes as tiles can damage easily handle boxes with care, corners can chip 3. mock-up per tcna guidelines, prepare a complete installation mock-up of the tile in its final environment. blend tiles from multiple crates to show tonal variations. mock-up should be presealed, grouted, and cleaned. mock-up should be reviewed and accepted prior to full installation. 4. substrate preparation substrate should be level to within 1/8” in 10ft. slab / screed should be cured to 4% moisture content using tramex meter or similar. expansion joints, control joints and cracks should be identified and treated according to tcna standards and adhesive manufacture recommendations to mitigate transfer to finished surface. consult adhesive manufacture for crack isolation membrane.

ensure you have ordered 20% overage to compensate for tile-cuts and damage. dust from shipping may be present and should be wiped clean prior to installing. excessive dust on the back of the tile should be wiped-off to ensure adhesive bonding. tiles can also be soaked in water and dried prior to seal to remove dust. slightly chipped edges and crazed surface are also expected and normal. tile colors may fade in direct sunlight over time. darker colors and blue, green colors may fade faster than others. prior to installing, perform a dry layout of the tiles, blending tiles from different boxes to achieve desired blend of pattern and color variation. 2. handling + storage your tiles will arrive in boxes and be palletized. handle the tile with care, do not drop or stack higher than as shipped. notify the manufacturer of any shipping damage or concerns immediately. do not install any material of concern. set aside for replacement. installed tile is considered accepted.

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