ASTORIA
ASTORIA
Astoria combines the classic forms you imagine with light-catching glass and metallic colorways, creating luminous, elegant ambiance. This collection brings all the dazzle, elegance, and flair in modern-cut classic forms with just the right amount of shimmer.
| COLOR | SIZE AVAILABILITY | FINISH |
| Bergamont | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim Piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
|---|---|---|
| French 75 | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
| Moscow Mule | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
| Gibson | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
| Southside | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
| Sidecar | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
| Manhattan | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
| Gin Fizz | 3 x 6, 3 x 9, 6 x 12, ¼ x 12 Trim piece, Decor sizes vary | Gloss and Silk |
APPLICATIONS • Suitable for all indoor wall applications including fireplace surrounds and cooktop areas. • Shower walls and tub surrounds are acceptable except in any submerged water area (or anywhere water can accumulate) • Not suitable for steam showers, pools or fountains.
HANDCRAFTED CHARACTERISTICS Variation in metallic texture and color are natural characteristics of this product. Small imperfections (lines, dots, wrinkles) in the backing may be present and can be visible once installed. It may also be possible to “see through” the clear glass on certain angles which can appear as a line along the edges of the glass. These are all natural characteristics of Astoria and do not affect the integrity of the tile.
MATERIAL INSTALLERS & INSPECTION Select installers for Astoria with great consideration and care as proper installation is critical. Make sure the installer understands the variation noted above as well as the specific guidelines for cutting Astoria glass. All glass should be unpacked, inspected and reviewed prior to installation. Any questions as to acceptability must be resolved before installation. Sonoma Tilemakers is in no way responsible for the installation of our tiles or thereafter. The responsibility for correct installation rests with the end user.
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE SUBSTRATES - GENERAL Substrates must be sufficiently flat to allow uniform adhesive application and avoid excess adhesive thickness. Glass tile should not be installed over single float (no scratch coat) mortar beds over structural framing. The following recommendations refer to Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) “2018 Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation”. When selecting TCNA handbook substrate preparation recommendations, factors, such as, substructure, locations, setting materials and intended uses may determine the appropriate methods. NOTE: All cement mortar beds must be cured 7 days minimum. Concrete substrates must be cured a minimum of 28 days.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTRATES
Walls – Acceptable Substrates
• Cement Mortar Bed (cured 7 days) W211-18, W221-18 or W231/241-18
• Cementitious Backer Units (CBU) W244C-17, W244F-17
• Fiber & Glass Mat Water Resist Backer Boards 245-17, W247-17, W248-17
• Gypsum Board (Dry areas only) W243-18 Walls -
Wet Areas – Acceptable Substrates
• Cement mortar beds (cured 7 days) B411-18 (tub enclosures) B414-18 (shower walls)
• Cementitious Backer Units (CBU) – B412-18 (tub enclosures), B415-18 (shower walls) Caution: Membrane meeting ANSI A108.2-3.8 must be installed BEHIND mortar beds or CBUs in wet areas. CBU joints must be spaced no less than 1/8” no more than ¼”; filled with acceptable adhesive and taped with the manufacturer recommended 2” alkali resistant mesh tape. Cure taped CBU joints 24 hours prior to glass tile installation. Mortar beds must be cured 7 days or longer prior to glass tile installation.
UNACCEPTABLE SUBSTRATES
• Single-Float mortar walls over wood or metal framing not having a cured scratch coat.
• Cement mortar beds lacking appropriate reinforcing per ANSI A108.1 (B) 2012.
• All wood products, including Luan, plywood, MDF, MDX press boards and composites.
Applications
Interior walls: yes
Exteriors: no
Pools: no
Showers: yes - shower walls and tub surrounds are acceptable except in any submerged water area (or anywhere water can accumulate), no steam
Light duty floors & countertops: no
Recommended applications must follow detailed installation and usage instructions
Astoria ASTM results:
TEST # TYPE OF TEST RESULTS
Test A137.2 Thermal Shock No Affect