venice technical product info terrazzo tiles venice technical product info venice terrazzo concrete tiles are dimensionally accurate and installed with the ease of tile. simply thinset, using a rapid setting adhesive, over a level and cured slab. use quality sanded grout. once installed, the surface should be wet scrubbed and sealed. pads and sealer are available f rom concrete collaborative. always reference tcna guidelines for general best practices.

technical summary 1/3 offset running bond standard size* *lft's not recommended for 50% running bond and herringbone/chevron patterns.

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...

- 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 should be applied to maintain a natural finish (non-glossy). - do not over apply sealer and wipe off any excess. - allow proper dry time and cure...