Dover Traditions 4-6-8 is a collection of modular ceramic tiles designed to create a clean customized look where a smaller size is appropriate.
An extensive range of trims and moldings are available.
AA008YPRG1 Gloss White 4x8” (100x200mm)
AA008YPRS12 Satin (Matte) White 4x8” (100x200mm)
AA042YPRG1 Gloss White 4x4” (100x100mm)
AA065YPRG1 Gloss White 8x8” (200x200mm)
AA043YPRG1 Gloss White 6x6” (150x150mm)
AAH150PRG1 Gloss White 6x6” Hex (150x150mm)
AA008YPRG1 Gloss White 4x8” (100x200mm)
Lighting
LIGHTING PLACEMENT
Problems and Preventions
PROBLEMS
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Any type of lighting located on or near tile walls accentuates irregularities by casting shadows on the tile surface joints.
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The appearance of a tile installation is especially affected by critical lighting particularly due to the rectangular units being used brick bonded tile and the practical tolerances allowed in the manufacturing and installation of tile.
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Critical lighting problems occur when the tile wall is bathed in vertical light from the ceiling directly over the wall.
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Critical lighting problems also occur when outside natural light, through windows and doors, casts shadows from slightly irregular tile surfaces.
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Thin-set mortar installations over masonry walls with critical lighting produce an almost impossible condition for shadow free walls.
PREVENTIONS
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Locate light fixtures at least 24 inches away from the wall; preferably in the center of the room.
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Requiring smooth, flat wall or floor surfaces within ANSI standards’ tolerances will reduce the shadows.
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Installing the permanent lights prior to the tile installation will allow the tile installer to make some adjustments during the installation.
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Changing the thin-bed installation to a mortar bed installation with the tile installed while the bed is soft will reduce installation shadows, but will not eliminate the shadows produced by the irregularities in the manufactured tile.
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Where wall-wash lighting effects are desired, inspect the subsurface thoroughly prior to installation and require the responsible party to prepare the surface according to ANSI standards.
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Consider using a 1/3rd or stacked layout rather than a brick-bond for rectangular tiles.
Note , once the installation has commenced there remediation ,which can be expensive , is the responsibility of the customer, not the manufacturer or distributor.