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    Kirei Coco Tiles: Novo Tropicale

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    Kirei Coco Tiles are made from reclaimed coconut shells and are available in two collections - the Java Collection which features rigid self-backed tiles, and the Sumatra Collection which uses mesh-backed tiles. The tiles are a sustainable building material that reduces waste and uses only low- or zero-VOC adhesives and finishes. They can be installed on walls or used in furniture and are suitable for commercial and residential applications.

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    Kirei Coco Tiles are made from reclaimed coconut shells and are available in two collections - the Java Collection which features rigid self-backed tiles, and the Sumatra Collection which uses mesh-backed tiles. The tiles are a sustainable building material that reduces waste and uses only low- or zero-VOC adhesives and finishes. They can be installed on walls or used in furniture and are suitable for commercial and residential applications.

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    Kirei Coco Tiles are made from reclaimed coconut shells and are available in two collections - the Java Collection which features rigid self-backed tiles, and the Sumatra Collection which uses mesh-backed tiles. The tiles are a sustainable building material that reduces waste and uses only low- or zero-VOC adhesives and finishes. They can be installed on walls or used in furniture and are suitable for commercial and residential applications.

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    Kirei Coco Tiles: Novo Tropicale

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    Kirei Coco Tiles are made from reclaimed coconut shells and are available in two collections - the Java Collection which features rigid self-backed tiles, and the Sumatra Collection which uses mesh-backed tiles. The tiles are a sustainable building material that reduces waste and uses only low- or zero-VOC adhesives and finishes. They can be installed on walls or used in furniture and are suitable for commercial and residential applications.

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    Kirei Coco Tiles

    novo tropicale

    The Java Collection

    Cirebon Natural Babakan Urban


    KC-020 KC-022

    Yogya White Losari Leather


    KC-023 KC-021

    The Sumatra Collection


    Flat/Square Box +1 Rectangles
    Mesh Backed Mesh Backed Mesh Backed

    NEW FOR 2012


    KIREI JAVA
    Medan KC-013 Batak KC-001 Sipora KC-014
    COLLECTION...
    PARADISE INSIDE.

    Padang KC-008 Pulau KC-015 Gido KC-016


    (Plywood Backed)

    Pronounced “Key’-ray,” Kirei is the Japanese

    YOU
    character signifying “clean” or “beautiful.”
    For Sales & Product Information:
    DESIGN We have chosen Kirei as the name for our
    company to reflect our dedication to the Kirei USA
    principles of elegant, sustainable design. TEL 619-236-9924
    Lotu KC-017 Alasa KC-018 FAX 240-220-5946
    www.kireiusa.com
    [email protected]

    Beautiful : Natural : Sustainable


    Kirei Coco Tile Specifications:
    Bring a bit of the island life to modern design with Kirei Coco Tiles, manufactured using reclaimed coconut shell and low- or zero-VOC
    adhesives and finishes. Easy to install, Kirei Coco Tiles are great for wall covering, furniture and interior design feature elements.

    The Java Collection


    Kirei Java Collection tiles are a rigid self-
    backed tile adhered to a clean, smooth
    wall surface with a silicone adhesive.
    Tile size: 16.5" x 16.5" (42cmx42cm)
    Thickness: 1/8" (approx. max height) BACK VIEW
    Tile construction: Rigid tiles
    Fire Rating Class C (Class A treatment available)

    The Sumatra Collection

    Kirei Sumatra Collection tiles are a mesh-


    backed tile adhered to a clean, smooth
    wall surface with a thinset-type mortar.
    Tile size: 11.8" x 11.8" (001/008/013/015/017)
    (30cm x 30cm) BACK VIEW
    11" x 11" (014/016/018)
    (28cm x 28cm) (Custom sizes available)
    Thickness: 1/8" (approx. max height)
    Tile construction: Mesh-backed tiles (KC-008 plywood backed)
    Fire Rating Class C (Class A treatment available)

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
    Step 1 ACCLIMATE: Kirei Coco Tiles are natural materials and as such must be acclimated
    Environmental Benefits to local temperature and climate conditions prior to installation. Open the boxes and allow
    air to circulate for 48 hours prior to installation. Store the open boxes horizontally.
    Reduced Waste/Zero VOC/Carbon Sequestration Step 2 PREPARE: Clean the application surface to create a smooth surface for installation.
    If necessary primer and/or sand the surface per adhesive manufacturer guidelines. Be sure
    Kirei Coco Tiles reduce landfill waste and indoor air pollution. to remove sanding residue.
    The reclaimed shells used are a rapidly renewable resource left
    after the edible portion of the coconut is harvested, and only Step 3 MEASURE: Measure and mark guide lines for installation area, with a vertical lines
    low- or zero VOC adhesives or finishes are used. Until now, these marking the center and edges of the installation area and horizontal lines to mark the edges
    shells have been discarded or burned, adding to landfill waste and serve as guides for tile installation.
    and air pollution. Utilizing these shells as building material also
    sequesters carbon that would otherwise be released. Step 4 ADHESIVE:
    Apply construction adhesive such as Liquid Nails Heavy Duty (Non Water-Cleanup) per
    Kirei Coco Tiles & LEED manufacturer instructions to the back of individual tiles in an even grid pattern out to edges
    MR 4.1/4.2 Recycled Content to ensure even distribution of adhesive.
    70+% post-industrial recycled material: Coconut
    Step 5 INSTALL:
    Shells reclaimed after harvest
    Apply prepared tile to surface, starting at bottom of area to be covered, aligning tiles with
    MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials guide lines, applying equal pressure to tile surface to facilitate bond. If tiles will be grouted
    Manufactured with 70+% rapidly renewable raw
    leave an appropriate gap for grout between tiles. Otherwise leave a gap of 1-2mm between
    material: Coconuts grown in yearly harvest cycle.
    tiles to allow for natural expansion/contraction. Press tile to wall surface with even pressure
    for 5-10 seconds as specified by adhesive manufacturer to ensure complete adhesion. (It
    may be necessary to maintain pressure on the individual tiles for 5-10 minutes or longer
    depending on the adhesive and the wall surface.) Maintain pressure on the tiles until the
    adhesive has fully set.

    CUTTING TILE:
    Java Rigid Tiles: Kirei Java Collection rigid Coco Tiles may be separated along join lines for
    custom sizing. To cut tile chips use a standard ceramic tile blade.
    Sumatra Mesh-Backed Tiles: Kirei Sumatra Collection Mesh-backed Coco Tiles may be cut
    to size by cutting mesh backer. To cut individual tile chips use a standard ceramic tile blade
    Revised 12/12

    or shears.

    Beautiful : Natural : Sustainable kireiusa.com

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