laying guides

These guidelines are intended as preliminary reading only.

Island Stone manufacturers recommend selecting membranes, adhesives, grouts from the same manufacturer many whom produce very detailed advice on surface preparation, tile laying and product specification. We emphasise the importance of using products with good technical back-up. Employing the good trade practice of testing areas first.

V-Tile Installation Guide (42 KB)

Glass Installation Guide (65 KB)

Stacked Pebble Installation Guide (46 KB)

Cladding Series Installation Guide (47 KB)

Pebble & Random Installation Guide (142 KB)

Contents:


colour matching / pebble sizing
The stone tiles have the infinitely varied characteristics of nature. It is recommended tiles are laid dry and arranged if necessary to avoid abrupt colour or size variations. Crystal marble may be especially sensitive in this regard.