It is recommended that the pebbles be sealed with a quality stone sealer before and after grouting.When grout completely dries (see grout instructions) seal the tile a final time.Sponge off grout, exposing the pebble, until desired look is reached.Pull rubber float across the top of the pebble to remove the majority of the grout.Thoroughly pack the grout into all of the gaps. Apply a sanded grout on small sections at a time until entire area is covered.Color and shine enhancers can also be applied at this time, if required or desired. Seal the tiles and grout with the stone sealer.This will help when you are removing the excess grout. We highly recommend that you seal the tiles after thinsetting them.Lightly tap the tile down be sure all pebbles are in contact with the thin set. Simply remove any pebble on the edge of the tile that may be placed incorrectly and move into desired place. At this point you can help the interlocking pattern hide the seams. Place tiles on mortar in interlocking pattern.Apply thin set mortar to desired area with notched trowel.If you see a particular pebble on the tile that is not to your liking, simply remove it from the mesh backing and replace with a pebble from one of your extra tiles. All tiles must be inspected prior to installation to ensure that no blending is required. No two pieces of natural stone are exactly alike.Also note that many of the tiles have a paper backing to protect them during shipment, you may have to soak them in warm water to get the paper backing to come off easily. Pitching a floor to a drain should have a minimum fall of 2 inches. For wet areas a reinforced waterproof membrane is recommended. Preparation: Area of application should be flat, clean and free of contaminants. Please consult a tile installer if you have any questions or have never installed before. DISCLAIMER: This is a general guideline only.
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