Gemss mosaics are created from remainder timber logs that
were conventionally discarded as wastage after creating wood veneers. By using Gemss
wooden mosaics, you reduce the need to cut more trees to get the lumber and go one
step further in sustainable and eco-friendly design. With its modular tile format, it helps in
minimising wastage during application and can be used to clad surfaces of any size with
uniform appearance.
Gemss is a new palette of textures created using a wide
array of wood species from across the world in various mosaic patterns providing
numerous design options to use wood in unprecedented ways and enrich the quality of
spaces designed by you.
HOW TO APPLY
- Provide a completely dry and levelled surface for mounting
GEMSS mosaics.
- If GEMSS mosaics are mounted directly onto walls
(without liner material like plywood), ensure zero water seepage in the wall.
- Applications in wet areas or excessively moist areas are not advisable.
- Any standard glue (substrate to be considered) can be used for mounting GEMSS
mosaics. For standard installations on plywood surfaces standard PVAc white glues are
recommended.
- Always insist on using 1.5mm spacers while laying out
individual pieces next to each other. Standard plastic spares of 1.5mm can be used.
- Spacers should be used on all four sides to finalize placement before
applying pressure mechanism.
- Always insist on applying uniform pressure
on surfaces when liquid white glues are used and surfaces are left to cure for 6-8
hours.
- Maintain uniform pressure on the surface until the glue dries out
completely. Please consider ability to apply uniform pressure in applications on curved
surfaces.
- Do not stand heavily for lacquering immediately after
application.
- Allow the water based glues to dry out completely
before filling the grooves with grouting material.
- Apply one sealer
coat of standard wood lacquer on wood surface before using any grouting material.
Spray application is mandatory. Roller application is not advisable.
- Discoloration wood is possible in case of inappropriate application of sealer
coat.
- Use of grouting material is recommended only in case of flat
surfaces. For textured, rough cut or profiled surfaces grouting is not advisable.
- Epoxy grouts are highly recommended for its water resistance property.
- Clean the surface thoroughly with a moist cloth after filling grouting material to
avoid grout remnants on the surface.
- Apply final top coats of lacquer
after cleaning the surface thoroughly.
- Standard lacquers used for
veneered surfaces are good for mosaics as well.
CARE
- Always clean with dry
or moist cloth.
- Avoid cleaning with wet cloths.
- Avoid highly acidic cleaning agents.
- Avoid direct water contact or
water logging for longer duration
