Salt
Salt
- Compressive Strength: >8000 psi
- IBC Flame Spread Rating: A (0-25 ft/hr)
- Freeze-Thaw Standards: Meets ASTM C936/C1645
- Weight: 5/8” = 7.5 lb/sq.ft
- Thickness Tolerance: Varies, not fully gauged
- Color Variations: Expected, blend like stone
- Curvature Tolerance: ± 0.5% of max tile length
- ANSI Standards: 137.1 + TCNA standards
- Substrate Preparation: Level to 1/8” over 10 ft, clean of contaminants, cured to 4% moisture content.
- Materials: Use Laticrete 254 Platinum Rapid adhesive and Laticrete Permacolor non-sanded grout.
- Installation: Blend tiles from different boxes, preseal tiles, ensure 95% coverage with adhesive, maintain grout joint of 0.5% of max tile length.
- Routine Cleaning: Use clean water, mop or soft cloth, and pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid harsh chemicals.
- Stain Removal: Use hot water and pH-neutral soap, poultice for oil stains.
- Future Rejuvenation: Periodic deep cleaning and resealing may be required.
Catalog excerpts
salt technical product info cement zellige tiles salt technical product info salt cement zellige tiles are dimensionally accurate and installed with the ease of tile. simply thinset, using a rapid setting adhesive, over a level and cured substrate. use quality sanded grout. once installed, seal with prosoco polishguard or drytreat stain proof. sealer is available from concrete collaborative. always reference tcna guidelines for general best practices.
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technical summary
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tile is just the finished surface and a successful tile installation is intrinsically linked to the wall system. a quality installer with experience with artisan tiles should follow manufacturer's recommendations as well as adhesive manufacturer's substrate recommendations and adhere to industry standards, like the tcna guidelines, to ensure a sound system and quality installation. - concrete tiles are wet cast to size. tiles are not calibrated nor fully gauged, requiring system components and setting methods in accordance with (ansi 108.1 classified natural stone tile). - tonal variation is...
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- hand-set tiles. do not use mallets or excessive force. - maintain 1/16" - 1/8" grout joint between tiles using tile spacers. - install flexible joints per tcna standards wherever expansion and control exists in substrate and no more than 15ft apart regardless of substrate. - use leave in spacers when installing on wall. - install flexible joint at all perimeter walls. - exterior applications will require flashing to prevent moisture seepage behind tile. - grout tiles using laticrete permacolor sanded grout. - grout joints are a direct function of ansi minimums for uncalibrated natural stone...
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