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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Sunshine Stone Products testing results.
 
 
The Natural Institute (NSI) was contracted by Sunshine Stone Products to perform slip resistance (DCOF) testing per ANSI A326.3 in wet condition. Testing was performed at the NSI laboratory located in Oberlin, Ohio. Methods: The products were evaluated in accordance with the following test method: ANSI A326.3-2021 – American National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials
 
ANSI A326.3 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) Evaluation The DCOF evaluation was conducted in accordance with the procedures detailed in ANSI A326.3, sections 8, and 9. Specimens were evaluated with a BOT 3000E tribometer (ICN: NSI00002) in wet condition (employing a 0.05% SLS solution). Four travel passes were taken at a 90° offset to one another and the resultant DCOF measurements averaged for each specimen. Mean individual specimen results were averaged for each test series and evaluated against the ANSI A326.3, Section 3.1 recommended slip resistance performance criteria of 0.42.
 
 
Test Subjects
 
ANSI A326.3 - Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Urban Slate Pewter Mosaic – (Wet Condition) scored 0.74
 
ANSI A326.3 - Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Petrified Mosaic – (Wet Condition) scored 0.78
 
ANSI A326.3 - Dynamic Coefficient of Friction S/T Pebble Mosaic – (Wet Condition) scored 0.64
 
ANSI A326.3 - Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Pebble Mosaic – (Wet Condition) scored 0.61
 
ANSI A326.3 - Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Solid Glass Mosaic – (Wet Condition) scored  0.50
 
ANSI A326.3 - Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Tumbled Marble Mosaic – (Wet Condition) scored 0.67
 
 
All Toemi products exceed the ANSI A326.3 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction criteria of 0.42


Sunshine Stone Products is pleased to announce the support and backing of Mapei and their Ultracare Line of products to be used with our Toemi pebbles, marbles, and petrified mosaics.
 
Here are the items we will be stocking in our Ocala warehouse that you can add to your next order. We hope to save time, money and guess work or leaving the choice up to your installer on which sealer or cleaner to use by providing quality trusted and tested products below.

 
 
Please click the links below to read the technical data on each product and installation instructions as they must be followed.
 
 
UltraCare Penetrating Stone, Tile & Grout Sealer is an economical, natural-look, water-based penetrating sealer that protects against most common stains for all interior and exterior natural stone (marble, limestone, sandstone, slate, granite, travertine, etc.), unglazed ceramic tile, masonry, and cement grout. The product contains no silicones and can also be used as a pre-grouting sealer.
 

 
 
 
UltraCare Enhancing Plus Stone Sealer is a premium, color-enhancing penetrating sealer that enhances the natural colors of stone and provides maximum protection against most common stains. It is safe for use on all interior and exterior natural-stone surfaces, such as marble, limestone, sandstone, slate, granite, travertine and cementitious grout. The product can also be used as a pre-grouting sealer.
 

 
 
 
UltraCare Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner is a high-performance, ready-to-use, everyday spray cleaner. This product helps to clean and deodorize kitchens and bathrooms with a fresh lemon smell. Powerful enough to help dissolve grease and grime, UltraCare Everyday Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner is ideal for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Non-acidic, it is safe to use on natural stone, grout, and tile.
 
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
**This information is offered as a guide only***
We highly suggest consulting a professional tile installer before or at time of installation

Unpacking:
It is important that upon delivery you review the entire contents of your order to make sure that it is acceptable. We highly recommend laying out all tile before installation to verify color & quantity. Pebble tile is mesh mounted on 12"x12" sheets with interlocking edges. Spread sheets on the floor and arrange so that sheets interlock. Slight variations in color and size are inherent in pebble tile.
Installation constitutes acceptance.
Surface Preparation:
Surfaces to be tiled must be smooth, dry, flat, perfectly clean and, if necessary, waterproofed. Remove all loose material and patch as necessary. An improperly prepared substrate can lead to maintenance headaches, particularly in kitchens and baths where damage caused by previous problems may be hiding behind the walls. Mark out grid line and plan tile layout.
Water Proofing:
Use a waterproofing membrane over the substrate in wet areas. Follow the waterproof membrane manufacturer's instructions for installation.
Setting Materials:
Use white or grey multi-purpose thin-set to install pebble tile. Using a ¼” notched trowel, evenly spread thin set over the substrate, combing thin-set with the notched side of trowel. Push mesh into thin-set, arranging sheets so they interlock together evenly. Wipe thin-set from surface of pebbles.
*Seal products with a penetrating sealer before grouting!
Grouting:
Allow thin-set to cure for 24 hours before grouting. Apply multi-purpose sanded grout with rubber grout float or use rubber gloves and apply with your hands, pushing grout between rocks, making sure that all the grout joints have been filled, and wiping away excess. Leave the grout to dry for 10-20 minutes. Use a slightly damp sponge, wipe across the pebble tile to remove the grout film from the surface of the tile. Turn the sponge after each wipe, using each side of the sponge only once. Wait another 10-20 minutes or until grout starts to dry and repeat. Wipe pebbles with a lint-free cloth as the final step buffing away all residual grout from the surface of the pebbles.
TIP: Spray dry surfaces with a little water using a mister to minimize grout sticking to the face of pebbles.
Sealing:
After the grout is cured, seal and grout with a penetrating or impregnating sealer. If you want a deeper color use an enhancing sealer to bring out the color of the stones. Reapply sealer per manufacturer's instructions.
Maintenance:
No special maintenance is required since pebble tiles are easy to clean by wiping with a damp cloth as you would any wall or ceiling. To remove stubborn stains use a commercial nonabrasive cleaner or a solution of soap less detergent. The surface should be scrubbed, rinsed thoroughly with clean water and dried. Shower areas generally require more periodic cleaning in order to remove soap scum, body oils and hard water deposits. Normally, shower areas may be cleaned by spraying an all-purpose cleaner on the tile, letting it stand for 3-5 minutes and then rinsing. A white vinegar and water solution should remove most hard water stains.
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