Japanese Brick Ceramics Installation Guide

—— Read this guide, IN FULL, prior to beginning any installation of ceramic tile ——

To ensure proper installation based on unique project and/or site conditions, clients are responsible for hiring a skilled installer that has experience in installing and sealing ceramic tile. Zia Tile is not responsible for installation, ongoing care, or issues arising after receipt and installation of product. If client’s installer deviates from the instructions or recommendations below, this may result in costly and undesirable outcomes.

Reviewing Your Order

  • Please inspect your order thoroughly, upon receipt. Zia Tile cannot be held responsible for tiles that have already been installed.

  • To account for cuts, pattern, inherent variation in high fired ceramics, and potential breakage in transit, it is strongly recommended that all orders include a minimum of 10-15% overage to avoid costly add-on shipping and schedule delays.

  • Due to the inherent color variation of high fired ceramics, it is very important to blend the tiles from all boxes in your order and verify layout before beginning your installation.

Installation

Required Material

For placing the tiles:

  • Sponge
  • Bucket

For cleaning and sealing ceramic tiles:

  • pH neutral cleaner such as Miracle Sealants Heavy Duty Cleaner (Acid Substitute)
  • Penetrating Sealer - 511 Porous Plus Sealer from Miracle Sealants is required for matte finish ceramics to act as a grout release to avoid grout haze and staining.
  • Paint roller, paint tray, sponge and water bucket - Lint-free cotton cloth
  • Before beginning installation, blend tile from all boxes in your shipment, lay out the tile in the installation area and ensure any variation is distributed evenly.
  • Prior to installation, clean any dust from shipping and residue with a pH neutral cleaner and soft cloth.

Trim

Ceramic tiles can be mitered on the edge or clients can use finished edge pieces such as Schluter strips.

Ongoing Maintenance

Cleaning

  • Promptly clean up any spills, especially oil and grease. Un-cleaned spills can cause stains.

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