solana technical product info honed concrete tiles solana technical product info solana honed concrete tiles are an artisan tile that exhibit a natural range of variation in tone and aggregate-reveal. simply thinset, using a rapid setting adhesive, over a level and cured substrate. use quality sanded grout. once installed, the surface should be wet-scrubbed and sealed. pads and sealer are available f rom concrete collaborative. always perform a mock-up prior to full installation. refer to tcna guidelines for best practices.

solana technical product info technical summary dcof (ansi b101.3) meets standards astm c936/c1645 weight (lb/sq.ft) thickness tolerance will vary, not a fully gauged product allow ample (suggested 20%) variations expected (blend like stone) curvature tolerance required-grouted, scrubbed & sealed cured to max 4% moisture, level 1/8” in 10ft grout joint 0.5% of max tile length, minimum 1/8” cementitious / sanded laticrete 254 platinum rapid expansion joint 15’ each direction, at perimeter, honored f rom substrate. refer to tcna. wet-scrub with htc twister pad (white) prosoco polishguard (natural...

tile is just the finished surface and a successful tile installation is intrinsically linked to the floor 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. large format tiles require additional system considerations. - concrete tiles are similar to natural stone tile (rectified/uncalibrated) to suit our stated caliber and size range which vary less in facial dimension...

- establish expansion joint locations based on substrate and site conditions. - install anti-fracture and or moisture barrier like laticrete hydroban, in consideration of substrate i.e., slab-on grade, moisture prone environment, existing cracks and movement in substrate. - thin-set: laticrete 254 platinum rapid. - grout laticrete permacolor sanded grout. - cleaning pad: htc twister white. - sealer: prosoco polishguard. - special consideration for walls, stairs, wet areas. - use laticrete 254 platinum rapid thin-set or approved equivalent. - use laticrete 4xlt rapid medium-set or approved equivalent...

- follow with a clean mop. - for smaller areas and vertical surfaces, an orbital hand-sander with a small cut-out of htc twister white pad can be used. - the wet-scrub process is transformative in improving the overall floor finish as well as preparing for sealer. - re-apply floor protection during construction. - ensure tile and grout is completely dry prior to sealing. - follow sealer manufacturer's recommendations. - apply several thin coats of sealer. - apply using microfiber applicator dampened with sealer. - work in small and manageable sections to allow sealer to dry between coats. - sealer...