Artistic Tile, Inc. extends no warranties beyond the manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer Notes
Resin Or Mesh Backed Stone Field Tile Must Be Installed with Epoxy Mortar or a Combination of Suitable Primer and Cement Based Mortar. Consult Your Setting Materials Manufacturer for Specific Recommendations. Minor Vein Washout is Possible in Wet Installations. | Black Lightning Will Exhibit Surface Scratching When Used on Floors, And in Wet Areas May Discolor Slightly Due to Soap Residue or Mineral Deposits
Bath|Countertop|Fireplace|Fireplace/Fireplace Surround|Flooring|Flooring/Wet Area Flooring|Wall|Wall/Wet Wall & Shower Wall
Installation
Dry Layout Required. Product MUST be installed in accordance with current TCNA Handbook Stone Methods. Dry laying of this product prior to installation is required. Shade variations and inclusions may be present in the stone. Plan your layout accordingly. Use proper troweling techniques. Directional troweling and back-buttering Large Format Tiles helps ensure full coverage, mortar transfer, and bond. Resin Or Mesh-Backed Field Tile Must Be Installed with Epoxy Mortar OR a Combination of a Suitable Primer and a High-Performance Cement-Based Mortar. Consult Your Setting Materials Manufacturer for Specific Recommendations. SHOWER FLOORS: Ardex 100% Solids Epoxy Adhesive White is recommended for installing this product in mosaic formats for shower floor applications. Minor Vein Washout is Possible in Wet Installations. Black Lightning Will Exhibit Surface Scratching When Used on Floors and may Discolor in Wet Areas due to Soap Residue and/or Mineral Deposits. White mortar is recommended for natural stone. Seal and utilize a grout release prior to grouting
