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Standing Pebble Tile installation guide
The preparation requirements, (i.e., walls, floors, tools etc.)
are the same as any tile install. The same rules apply
when it comes to shower walls vs. kitchen backsplash.
Cement board for larger areas vs. drywall is ok for installing
tile on small areas.
Before installing the standing pebble, it is very important to
seal the stone first. It is recommended that a penetrating
enhancing sealer be used for this part of the process and it
is imperative that the sealer be completely dry before trying
to install.
The adhesive used for the install should be a modified thin
set (white or grey) for any large area installs vs. pre-mixed
mastic is ok for small area installs. The trowel size tool to
spread the adhesive must be a 1/2” tooth trowel. This is
recommended for the best instant and strongest adhesion
possible.
After installing the tile wait at least 20 min. for the clean up
and final process. The first part of the clean up process
should be with a medium to stiff nylon bristle brush to clean
the excess thin set that pushed through the tile while
installing. Finish off with the standard sponge clean up.
Grout is not required for standing type pebble tile. The thin
set that pushed through will have the effect of grout.
However, if a color effect is desired, then it is
recommended that you tint white thin set (request tint from
tile supplier) to the desired color effect during the mixing
process. Keep in mind that this is only a standard guide for
installing standing pebble tile. Some situations and set up
requirements may vary.
The preparation requirements, (i.e., walls, floors, tools etc.)
are the same as any tile install. The same rules apply
when it comes to shower walls vs. kitchen backsplash.
Cement board for larger areas vs. drywall is ok for installing
tile on small areas.
Before installing the standing pebble, it is very important to
seal the stone first. It is recommended that a penetrating
enhancing sealer be used for this part of the process and it
is imperative that the sealer be completely dry before trying
to install.
The adhesive used for the install should be a modified thin
set (white or grey) for any large area installs vs. pre-mixed
mastic is ok for small area installs. The trowel size tool to
spread the adhesive must be a 1/2” tooth trowel. This is
recommended for the best instant and strongest adhesion
possible.
After installing the tile wait at least 20 min. for the clean up
and final process. The first part of the clean up process
should be with a medium to stiff nylon bristle brush to clean
the excess thin set that pushed through the tile while
installing. Finish off with the standard sponge clean up.
Grout is not required for standing type pebble tile. The thin
set that pushed through will have the effect of grout.
However, if a color effect is desired, then it is
recommended that you tint white thin set (request tint from
tile supplier) to the desired color effect during the mixing
process. Keep in mind that this is only a standard guide for
installing standing pebble tile. Some situations and set up
requirements may vary.