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TI PROBOARD FOR TILING DECKS
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                  Tlle DIY
                  DECK
                  INSTALLATION
                 SYSTEMS
                 EXTERIOR
                 INSTALLATION
                 SOLUTIONS
TI.PROBOARDFOR TILING DECKS - Tlle DECK INSTALLATION
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Instructions for using TI PROBOARD™

       TI.PROBOARD™
       on the deck will           Lay first
       give you footing           board here

Place TI.PROBOARD™on the joists.
Screw the first TI-Proboard (with the slot)
 in from the edge of the deck frame. IT IS
VERY IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THE
FIRST BOARD IS STRAIGHT AND SQUARE.
Measure and use a chalk line. Continue by
interlocking each board to the next, and
screw TI.PROBOARD™down on each joist.
White dots indicate suggested screw placement.

                             Put screws on each
                             side of seams

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We recommend using a wet saw when               Protective/decorative edging.
cutting TI.PROBOARD™                            TI.EDGING™ provides a protective and
                                                decorative finish. Install while the thin set
                                                mix is still wet. This can be done after the
                                                TI.PROBOARD™ has been screwed down
                                                and mortar bed applied. Press TI.EDGING™
                                                into the thin set with the long side pressing
                                                against the deck board.

Joining / Butting TI.PROBOARD™
Place each end equal distance on the
center of joist . DO NOT MAINTAIN A
CONTINUAL SEAM ALONG THE SAME
JOIST ALL SEAMS ARE TO BE STAG-
GERED. No one piece of TI-ProBoard can
be shorter than 3 joist spans.

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                                                1. JOIST               4. WATER PROOFING
                                                2. TI.PROBOARD™
                                                                         (IF NEEDED)
                                                                       5. THIN SET
                                                3. MORTAR MIX
                                                                       6. TILE

Installing Mortar Mix.                          Existing Decks
Mix to manufacturers specifications and         Existing decks can be tiled over, but it is a
trowel level with the tops of the ribs ensur-   judgement call if the deck is suitable to
ing to fill the ribs completely. See chart on   accept the installation of TI.PROBOARD.™
page 5 for the recommended mortars to use.      Slope may need to be adjusted to allow
                                                water run off.

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TI.PROBOARDFOR TILING DECKS - Tlle DECK INSTALLATION
TI . PROBOARD is the base of a      ™

unique system to form a solid tiled
surface to new or existing decks.
Deck Maintenance is a thing of              1. Water has to drain off the surface so the deck
the past with a tiled deck.                    must slope away from the house at a rate
                                               of 1/4" per running foot.
Choose the color and design you             2. During installation of tile air temperature
want for your outdoor living space             should not be below 40°F and not above 95°F.
                                            3. To fill the channels of the TI.PROBOARD™ use
with a tiled deck. Create the style            mortar designed to work in freeze/thaw
and elegance a tiled deck can give             environments. Your local tile professional
you. For a rustic look there are               store will advise on similar products if they
porcelain tiles with a brick or stone          don't carry our suggestion.
                                            4. Waterproofing (optional) after the underlay-
finish, or go for elegance with a              ment has dried and before thinset is applied a
porcelain tile made to look like marble.       waterproof membrane can be used.
So many attractive options are              5. Thin set coverage on the tile should not be
                                               less than 98%. If you are not skilled in tiling
available almost without limits.               we recommend you back butter each tile
TI.PROBOARD™ is a structural material          which will give 100% coverage. Use 1/4”x 3/8”
                                               x 1/4” notch trowel or 3/8” x 3/8”x 3/8”
so there is no other plywood, backer        6. Use thin set which is latex fortified to ANSI
boards etc.                                    standard 118.4 or better.
To install, layout TI.PROBOARD™             7. Use the correct exterior tile for your area.
                                            8. Use a grout recommended for tiling outdoors
across the joists, clip each section           or as recommended your tile professional.
together, use one coated deck screw to      9. Installing the TI . EDGING™around the perimeter
screw down each panel on every joist.          this will give a finished look.
Each joist is 16” on center.
                                            Questions asked:
How difficult is this going to be?          What is the smallest tile that can be used?
TI.PROBOARD™ is not at all difficult, but   Answer: 6" X 6".
the installation of tile outdoors has to    What is the weight per sq ft of all components?
                                            Answer: "Dead weight around 8 lbs sq ft".
be more detailed than installing tile       When is water proofing necessary ?
indoors. We strongly recommend you          Answer: 95% of decks built will not require water
use the setting materials we specify.       proofing, and is only necessary if TI-PROBOARD
                                            will be used over a living accomatations.
No special tools are required. When
                                            What is the lenght of boards? Answer: 8 ft & 12 ft.
your deck is finished there is a dry
area underneath for storage.                What is the width of boards? Answer: 6” & 12.”
                                            How much mortar do I need?
                                            60lb bag of mortar mix will cover approximately 25 sq ft.

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International companies recommended
products for use with TI.PROBOARD
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                                                  TECHNOLOGY YOU CAN BUILD ON
                                                                                    Thin Set: Mer-Krete 801
                                     1. Grout Options:                              Waterproofing: (IF NEEDED)
                                                                                    Mer-Krete Membrane: BFP or
                                       A. MAPEI, Ultracolor ®
Underlayment                           B. MAPEI, KeracolorTM S
                                                                                    Hyudro-Guard
Laticrete226/Laticrete 3701                                                         Underlalyments:
(1) 60Ib bag to (1) Gallon.            C. MAPEI, Opticolor ®                        Mer-Krete Underlay c
(this mixture is more wetthan        2. Latex-Portland Cement Options:
typical Dry pack)                      A. MAPEI, Kerabond/KeralasticTM System
Waterproof Membrane                    B. MAPEI, Granirapid ® System
(IF NEEDED)                            C. MAPEI, Ultraflex TM 3 or 2
Laticrete 9235                       3. Waterproofing Membrane (IF NEEDED):         Thin Set: Super Flex™ Latex Modified
Thin Set                               A. MAPEI, Mapelastic 400                     Thin Set Mortar
Laticrete 254 Platinum                 B. MAPEI, Mapelastic 400 fabric              Waterproofing Membrane: (IF NEEDED)
Thin set.                            4. Mortar:                                     HydraFlex™ Waterproofing Crack
                                       A. MAPEI, Planicrete AC blended with         Isolation Membrane
Grout
Laticrete Spectra LOCK                    3:1 Site Mix                              Underlalyments: Acrylbond®
Pro or Laticrete perma-color                                                        AMA acrylic mortar additive
                                                                                    blended with 3:1 Site Mix
                                                                                    Grout: AccuColor XT™, AccuColor
                                                                                    EFX™ or AccuColor® Grout

                          STUCCO FLASHING
                                                                       Most waterproofing systems are
                          METAL FLASHING                               available using TI.PROBOARD™
                                                                       over living accomodations.
                          CAULKING

                                                      MODIFIED THIN SET
                  SOFT
                 JOINT          GROUT                                 WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
                       TILE                                           (IF NEEDED)

                                                                                      FRONT VIEW
                                SIDE VIEW

                        TI.PROBOARD™                                            MORTAR UNDERLAYMENT

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Composition:                               TI.PROBOARD™ is manufactured in the
Advanced composite ribs attached           USA from a specially formulated composite
to fiberglass matting.                     material under the direct control of Tile
Installation requirements on               DIY LLC.
decks and balconies                        TI.PROBOARD™ has been fully tested to
• 1/4” slope per running foot.             withstand the temperature differences it is
• Waterproofing system when used           likely to encounter in the USA.
  over a living space                      Following the correct procedures and using
                                           the correct materials, your deck will be a
Material: Mortar Bed                       maintenance free area for many years.
• Underlayment or
  comparable product.                      Waterproofing.
• 1¼" Coated screw suitable for            For waterproofing over living accommoda-
  treated lumber.                          tion TI.PROBOARD™can be used in con-
                                           junction with building regulation systems.
• Use a grout recommended for
  outdoors.
Tile for external use                      DECK LEVELING
For decks a fully vitrified or porcelain   For low spots on the surface of the
tile should be used. This may vary for     deck screed off with mortar mix.
different regions depending on freeze
/thaw variances. The co-efficient of
friction for the finished surface should
be rated at .6 or above. For added co-
efficient of friction on tiles use
PR0 . TRACTION WET non slip
treatment from the North American
Tile Tool Company creates an
“Invisible Tread” on tile which
significatly increases the co-eficient
                                           TI.PROBOARD™                          TM

of friction and reduces the problem        recommends the use
of dangerous wet surfaces. Easy            of North American          PROFESSIONAL
one step application that last up to       Tile Tool Company’s
                                                                       NATTCO
                                                                                      ®

five years.                                tile installation tools.   DO.IT.YOURSELF

                                           800.406 TILE www.nattco.com

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EXPANSION /
CONTRACTION TEST                                  TI.PROBOARD™
For expansion and contraction                     being installed on a 1000 square
between 130°F and -30°F.                          foot deck in a 2.5 million dollar
No deformation or physical dam-                   home. Comment from a tile
age was observed as a result of                   installer with Midwest Flooring for
being subjected to temperature                    Hoss Home Indianapolis, IN,
cycling.                                          “Simple, no problems”

DEFLECTION TEST
Test Procedure: ASTM C627 “A
standard Test Method for Evaluating
Ceramic floor Tile Installation
Systems Using the Robinson-Type
Floor Tester”
CONCLUSION: The installation is
rated as “EXTRA HEAVY”suitable
for use in dairies, breweries, etc.

FREEZE/ THAW TEST
ASTM test C1026.

FIRE TEST
Report by UL
          FIRE TEST RESULTS
Test      Test
No.       Code           Sample Description

 1       04090807    TI.PROBOARD™
                         (Flooring Material)

   CFS                      CSD
Calculated   FSI flame   Calculated   SDI Smoke
  Flame       Spread      Smoke       Developed
 Spread        Index     Developed      Index

     0           0         0.0            0

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800.406.TILE 859.525.889I Fax 859.525.8899
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WARRANTY
TILE DIY, LLC, A Kentucky Limited Liability Company, warrants its product to be free from
defects in material and workmanship when it is delivered to the customer, limited to the
following periods: (A) for rotting and cracking, or breaking (not related to improper
installation) for a period ten (10) years. (B) for two (2) years on all other claims.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND ALL WARRANTIES,
AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED HEREFROM. NO PROMISE OR AFFIRMA-
TION OF FACT REGARDING CAPACITY OR PERFORMANCE NOT STATED HEREIN
SHALL CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY BY US OR GIVE RISE TO ANY LIABILITY OR
OBLIGATION ON OUR PART.
Under no circumstance shall TILEDIY LLC. be liable for lost profits or consequential damages,
including personal injuries or property damage, relative to the product herein described, or
any breach of this Agreement by TILEDIY LLC. If the purchaser claims a defect in the product,
the purchaser shall allow TILEDIY LLC. a reasonable time to remedy the defect. Should the
product prove defective and the defect not be remedied, the particular part of product which
fails to conform to the warranty in this agreement must be returned by purchaser in as good a
condition as received, subject to ordinary wear and tear, to the place where it was purchased.
Purchaser shall immediately notify TILEDIY LLC. of the return by certified mail addressed to
TILEDIY LLC. at 1965 International Way, Hebron, KY 41048 and TILEDIY LLC. may then, at
the option of TILEDIY LLC., either replace or repair the defective goods or product.
GARANTIE
TILE DIY, LLC, une compagnie Ltd du Kentucky, garantie que son produit est Libre de tout
defáut dans les matériaux et conception lorsque livré au consommateur, et ce, limite aux péri-
odes suivantes: (A) détérioration et fissures ou bris, (non relatif à une mauvaise installation),
pour une période de dix (10) ans. (B) Pour tout autre réclamation, deux (2) ans.
Cette garantie remplace toute autre garantie et toute garantie exprimer ou implicite, ou
marchandisable ou à propos, pour tout besoin spécifiqué, sont exclus par la presente.
Aucune promesse ou affirmation de fait concernant la capacite ou performance non
déclarée ne sera constitue comme une garantie par nous ou donnerons raison à
quelque responsabilite ou obligation de notre part.
En aucune circonstance TILEDIY LLC. ne sera tenu responsable pour des pertes de profit
suite à des dommages, incluant blessures personnelles ou dommage à la propriété relatif au
produit décrit ou quelconque violation de cette entente par TILEDIY LLC. Si l'acheteur fait une
reclamation pour un défaut dans le produit, l'acheteur doit laisser à TILEDIY LLC. un delai
raisonnable pour remédier à ce défaut. Si le produit est démontré défectueux et que la défec-
tuosité ne peut se corriger, cette partie dù produit qui n'est pas conforme à la garantie de
cette entente devra être retourner par l'acheteur dans les mêmes conditions que lorsqu'il l'a
reçu, sujet à un usure normal, à l'endroit où it a été achete. L'acheteur devra aviser immédi-
atement TILEDIY LLC. du retour par un courrier recommandé à l'adresse suivante ; TILEDIY
LLC. 1965 International Way, Hebron, KY 41048 et TILEDIY LLC. et TILEDIY LLC se réserve
le droit soit de remplacer ou de réparer le produit défectueux.
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