Glassworks Installation Guidelines –Fixing and Cleaning Instructions (applicable in the UnitedKingdom only).In the USA please follow the recommendations of a reputableadhesive manufacturer and always comply with American National Standards Institution (ANSI) specifications as set out in the

GLASSWORKS

Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation published bythe Tile Council of America.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DIMENSIONS Nominal dimensions for all Original Style glass tiles suppliers are shownthroughout the brochure. Owing to their hand-finished character, actual dimensions for individual tiles manufacturer will vary from these figures. However, this is the number of tiles you will need per square metre or square foot. In addition, we recommend you allow for at least an additional 5% for cutting/wastage. Tile area calculations: 48 x 48mm (
1 7 / 8 ” x
1 7 / 8 ”) tiles- 20 tiles per linear mtr; 6.4 per linear ft100 x 100mm (
4 ” x
4 ”) tiles- 100 tiles per sq mtr; 9 per sq ft152 x 50mm (6” x 2”) tiles- 7 tiles per linear mtr; 2 per linear ft152 x 152mm (6” x 6”) tiles- 44 tiles per sq mtr; 4 per sq ft198 x 198mm (
7 7 / 8 ” x
7 7 / 8 ”) tiles- 25 tiles per sq mtr; 2.3 per sq ft200 x 40mm (
7 15 / 16 ” x
1 5 / 8 ”) tiles- 3 tiles per linear mtr; 1.5 per linear ft398 x 198mm (
15 3 / 4 ” x
7 7 / 8 ”) tiles- 12.5 tiles per sq mtr; 1.2 per sq ftPlease note: All of the above dimensions are subject to atolerance of ± 2.5mm or INSTALLATION
3 / 32 ” As with any other glass product, ensure Glassworks tiles arehandled with care, in particular, where tiles are being cut or have been broken. Please ensure that the surfaces do not come into contact with each other or sharp/abrasive objects. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken if cutting glass, including protective equipment for hands and eyes. Original Style glass tiles are not recommended for exterioruse.Other Original Style products, such as ceramic tiles manufacturer and stone,which are shown in this brochure, have their own installation requirements. Please ensure you refer to the relevant Original Style brochure for these products before installing.Adhesive must be applied evenly due to the transparentnature of some tiles. Failure to do this can lead to the adhesive being visible through the tiles in certain light. This applies in particular to the decorative and mosaic ranges.For glass tiles, in particular, before commencing installation itis important to read the SHADING As each tile is individually coloured, there may be distinctiveyet subtle variations in shade. This is an inherent feature of Original Style’s glass tiles. You may wish, therefore, to spend some time to achieve the most pleasing distribution of shades before fixing. Each decorative tile is handmade therefore uniquely individual. When planning designs it is important to dry lay the tiles prior to fixing. Due to the different density, 5mm and 10mm tiles will vary in tone.
Owing to variations in screen and printing calibrations thecolours on this page may differ from those of the actual product. Before making your choice it is always advisable to ask your Original Style supplier to show you a sample