Faq

The material should be stored in a DRY INDOOR ENVIRONMENT up until the time of the installation. You should not leave your mosaic outdoors before the installation.

Yes, but you must use an epoxy-polyurethane adhesive.

Yes, but you must use a proper adhesive or use before a primer.

Absolutely yes.

Yes, but you should never remove the water during the winter. Use a cover and some inflatables on the surface to avoid having the water turn into ice. You should not empty the pool because the water not only acts as good thermal insulation but also as an important counter balance to the pressure of the surrounding terrain. You should lower the level of the water to about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15cm) below the skimmers so that you can empty the pipes connected to the filters. Then maintain a constant water level.

No. Each individual molted mosaic piece has beveled edges.

No. You cannot install mosaic inside. You can, however, install TREND mosaic on the exterior of the fireplace using a proper adhesive.

Yes you can, but you must pay attention to a few important things.
a) The existing surface must be well attached to the subfloor; otherwise you will have to remove it.
b) Use an abrasive to roughen the existing surface so you can level it with adhesive.
c) Level the roughened surface with the proper material, max 1/5” (5mm).
Now you can install your mosaic.

Mosaic pliers are the proper tool. You can also use a diamond blade or a tile cutter with diamond blade.

There are plenty of adhesives that are acceptable for glass mosaic installations. First select the professional adhesive that will work with the local conditions (exterior/interior temperature). Select an adhesive manufacturer that can provide you with a warranty on the installation. Select the proper adhesive based on the substrate.

For a complete solution, TREND Group® officially partners with global leader LATICRETE®, providing a full range of tested and approved products.

TREND recommends the use of an epoxy grout when superior mechanical or chemical resistance is necessary. It’s possible, anyway, to use a sanded cement-based grout.

Yes you can, but pay special attention to the temperature and movement of the substrate.

Absolutely not. Waterproofing is essential and it must be performed by a specialist or under the direction of a professional.

Always store your etherium® By E-Stone in a controlled indoor environment. If it will be an indoor installation and the temperature is between 65 and 90 degrees F, move the material into the area where the installation will occur 24 hours before the installation. Always keep etherium® By E-Stone flat, since it is a flexible material.

Yes, but you must select the proper adhesive. For these substrates you should use epoxy-polyurethane adhesive.

Yes, but you must use a proper adhesive or use before a primer.

Yes, by following these few easy steps:
a) Check that the existing floor is well anchored to the substrate. If it is not, then you should remove it.
b) Clean the surface with a degreaser and then use an abrasive to roughen it, so it can hold the
adhesive better.
c) Level the surface that has just been roughened (max 5 mm).
Only after these 3 phases is it possible to lay the agglomerates.

The substrate must be clean, dry, free of dust and perfectly leveled.

Yes. To do so, ensure you have at least a surfaces with a minimum radius of 80 cm | 36″

Absolutely. You can either use adhesive to fill up the difference in thickness between the mosaic and TREND Origina® or we recommend installing the mosaic on a backer board (fiberglass) to make it the same thickness as TREND Origina®.

You should run no risk if the installation is done properly.

TREND Origina® can be cut using a continuous diamond blade, possibly a water fed saw.

Absolutely and easily. Water Jet cutting allows you to be creative with your TREND Origina®.

Technically you could, but we don’t recommend due to the small thickness of the material.

Position your etherium® By E-Stone on a flat clean surface with a piece of cardboard underneath. Stack at least 20 tiles, face against face, then back against back. Place some weights on the tiles. Leave the material to rest for at least 24 hours. Check the tiles again before starting with the installation.

Yes you can.

Yes you can.

etherium® By E-Stone is frost resistant, so it can be used without any problem.

Contact the TREND technical office who will advise you on the basis of format and destination use.