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BUSH HAMMERED TILES

Bush hammers exist in many forms, from simple hand-held hammers to large electric machines, but the basic functional property of the tool is always the same - a grid of conical or pyramidal points at the end of a large metal slug. The repeated impact of these points into stone or concrete creates a rough, pockmarked texture that resembles naturally weathered rock.

Bharat offers beautiful bush hammered tiles in its Terrazzo, Non Slip, and Unitinta™ range. These can be used for outdoor floorings, steps, and other applications where an elegant non-slippery, weathered surface is desired.

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BUSH HAMMERED TILES – INSTALLATION PROCESS

The appearance and life of your floor depends not only on the excellent quality of our tiles, but also on the quality of fixing and polishing. We suggest that you do this through a contractor recommended by us. In case you already have your own contractor, we give below information which, if followed properly, will ensure a smooth, attractive floor.

Tiles should be fixed within a week of arrival on site. In case this is not possible, tiles should be stored in a covered area, or covered with plastic or tarpaulin.
Slight variation in shade of tiles from batch to batch may exist, due to variation in cements and pigments. In case your tiles have a colour stripe marking on the edge, tiles of the same colour stripe should be laid at the centre and tiles of other colour stripe should be laid on the periphery of the floor.
The base on which the tiles are to be fixed should be level.
Always buy the grouting mixture only from us along with the tiles. Use grouting mix within 30 days of dispatch. Close bags / containers tightly between use.
Laying should normally start from the centre of the room going outward to the periphery. Laying out tiles in the desired pattern before fixing in mortar is advisable to avoid errors.
Fix tiles on an average 2cm to 3.5cm bed mortar with ratio not leaner that 7:1 (sand : cement) with a neat cement slurry on top. For better results we recommend a slurry of white cement for white cement based i.e. light colour tiles.
The next morning after laying, and not later, the joints are to be filled with a slurry of the grouting mixture. Joints should be properly cleaned with a blade before filling the same. Ensure that each part of the joint is filled with the colour which matches that part of the tile, and press it into the joint.
Ensure water is sprinkled on the tiles for at least 3 days to enable cement to set.
A difference in thickness of 3 mm between tiles is normal and well within ISI parameters. The mason must adjust bed mortar to ensure that there is negligible variation in the level of laid tiles. Hasty and uneven laying will result in heavy cutting at the polishing stage and consequent damage to the design, corners, edges etc.
Start bush hammering process. In this process, the surface of the units is pummelled by a series of pyramidal chisels mounted as a hammer. The hammer repeatedly strikes the unit, picking away at the surface to create a roughened, natural looking surface, similar to that produced by shot-blasting.