Page 15 of Single Layer Terrazzo Tile by Wausau Tile

installation methods 09300 specification tile-set method terrazzo tiles are manufactured with a high-polished surface and chamfered edges the tiles are not factory sealed terrazzo tile is installed following the tile council of america tca specification for installation f111 f112 and f113 expansion control ej171 and crack isolation guidelines should also be followed the substrate must have a 1/8 in ten foot tolerance to maintain a quality installation our single layer thin terrazzo tile is provided unsealed a grout release or seal coat must be applied to the tile prior to grouting after the grout has dried follow manufacturer s instructions for removal of the grout release clean the floor thoroughly with a neutral ph cleaner and apply the final floor seal with a product compatible with cement terrazzo following the sealer manufacturer s instructions refer to the architect s specifications for the specified maintenance program f111 cement mortar cleavage membrane terrazzo tile bond coat mortar bed 1-1/4 min to 2 max installation methods 09400 specification precast terrazzo flooring ground-and-polished method wausau terrazzo tiles have a honed finish with square edges for use in the ground-and-polished method terrazzo tile is installed following the tile council of america tca specification for installation f111 f112 and f113 expansion control ej171 and crack isolation guidelines should also be followed the substrate must have a 1/8 in ten foot tolerance to maintain a quality installation square edge tiles are set with a 1/16 minus grout joint grouting procedures allow grout excess on the joint and tile tiles are then ground to remove all lippage resulting in a smooth monolithic finish with grout joints perfectly flush with the tile surface clean the floor thoroughly with a neutral ph cleaner and apply the final floor seal with a product compatible with cement terrazzo following the sealer manufacturer s instructions refer to the architect s specifications for the specified maintenance program terrazzo tile installation guidelines are available for your use wausau tile technical consultants are also available to answer any questions ej171 saw cuts or cold joints terrazzo tile latex modified thin-set mortar 3/8 zinc angle with 1/4 neoprene saw cuts or cold joints reinforcing cleavage membrane f112 cement mortar bonded terrazzo tile bond coat mortar bed nominal 1-1/4 mortar bed bond coat crack isolation membrane terrazzo tile f113 dry set mortar or latex-portland cement mortar bonded terrazzo tile dry set or latex portland cement mortar bond coat latex modified thin-set mortar crack isolation shrinkage or non directional cracks 15 www.wausautile.com

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