Types:

Earth Pebbles Small Earth Pebbles Medium Polished Grey Mosaic Rock Pebble Tile

Dusty Grey Pebbles

Rock Mosaic Tile Borneo Brown Pebbles White Pebbles (Super Small)
Medium Mosaic Floor Tile

Tan Grey Pebbles (Medium)

White Pebbles (Small) Tan Grey Pebbles (Small)
 Black Pebbles (medium cut) Earth Pebbles (Large Cut) Sliced Green Pebbles

White Pebbles Medium Grey Pebbles Piedra Rio Rocks

A pebble is a clast of rock with a particle size of 2 to 64 millimetres based on the Krumbein phi
scale of sedimentology. Pebbles are generally considered larger than granules (2 to 4 millimetres diameter) and
smaller than cobbles (64 to 256 millimetres diameter). A rock made predominantly of pebbles is termed
a conglomerate. Pebble tools are among the earliest known man-made artifacts, dating from
the Palaeolithic period of human history.
A beach composed chiefly of surface pebbles is commonly termed a shingle beach. This type of beach
has armoring characteristics with respect to wave erosion, as well as ecological niches that provide habitat for
animals and plants.
Inshore banks of shingle (large quantities of pebbles) exist in some locations, such as the entrance to the River
Ore, where the moving banks of shingle give notable navigational challenges.[1]
Pebbles come in various colors and textures and can have streaks, known as veins, of quartz or other minerals.
Pebbles are mostly smooth but, dependent on how frequently they come in contact with the sea, they can have
marks of contact with other rocks or other pebbles. Pebbles left above the high water mark may have growths of
organisms such as lichen on them, signifying the lack of contact with seawater.
Location
Pebbles are found in two locations on the beaches of various oceans and seas, and inland where ancient seas
used to cover the land. When then the seas retreated, the rocks became landlocked. They can also be found in
lakes and ponds. Pebbles can also form in rivers, and travel into estuaries where the smoothing continues in the
sea.
Beach pebbles and river pebbles (also known as river rock) are distinct in their geological formation and
appearance.

Beach

Pebbles in Rethymno's beach, Crete.

Beach pebbles form gradually over time as the ocean water washes over loose rock particles. The result is a
smooth, rounded appearance. The typical size range is from 2 mm to 50 mm. The colors range from translucent
white to black, and include shades of yellow, brown, red and green. Some of the more plentiful pebble beaches
are found along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, beginning in the United States and extending down to the tip of
South America in Argentina. Other pebble beaches are found in northern Europe (particularly on the beaches of
the Norwegian Sea), along the coast of the U.K. and Ireland, on the shores of Australia, and around the islands of
Indonesia and Japan.

Inland
Inland pebbles (river pebbles of river rock) are usually found along the shores of large rivers and lakes. These
pebbles form as the flowing water washes over rock particles on the bottom and along the shores of the river. The
smoothness and color of river pebbles depends on several factors, such as the composition of the soil of the river
banks, the chemical characteristics of the water, and the speed of the current. Because river current is gentler
than the ocean waves, river pebbles are usually not as smooth as beach pebbles. The most common colors of
river rock are black, grey, green, brown and white.

Human use

A walkway decorated with pebbles set into concrete.

Beach pebbles and river pebbles are used for a variety of purposes, both outdoors and indoors. They can be
sorted by color and size, and they can also be polished to improve the texture and color. Outdoors, beach pebbles
are often used for landscaping, construction and as decorative elements. Beach pebbles are often used to cover
walkways and driveways, around pools, in and around plant containers, on patios and decks. Beach and river
pebbles are also used to create water-smart gardens in areas where water is scarce. Small pebbles are also used
to create living spaces and gardens on the rooftops of buildings. Indoors, pebbles can be used
as bookends and paperweights. Large pebbles are also used to create "pet rocks" for children.

Extraterrestrial occurrences
On Mars, slabs of pebbly conglomerate rock have been found and have been interpreted by scientists as having
formed in an ancient streambed. The gravels, which were discovered by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity, range from
the size of sand particles to the size of golf balls. Analysis has shown that the pebbles were deposited by a stream
that flowed at walking pace and was ankle- to hip-deep.

Installation:
Pebble tile or river rock tiles are a natural stone mosaic. They are mesh mounted in a patented interlocking pattern for
a seamless pebble floor or wall. They can be used in an extensive variety of installations. They are appropriate for both
indoor and outdoor applications, Residential or Commercial. Commercial applications include pebble tile flooring,
feature walls, bar surfaces, and walkways in projects ranging from restaurants, medical facilities, public parks, and
corporate offices, fountains and patios. Residential installations include pebble tile mosaics for pools and pool decks,
patios, landscaping, fountains, water features, kitchen back splashes, flooring, shower floors, bath and powder room
floors, entryways, fireplaces and BBQ areas.

Recommended tools for installation.

Apply thinset with a trowel.

Place pebble tiles on the thinset. Get tiles close together.

Lightly tap down the pebble tile make sure not to sink tile.

Seal the pebble tiles with a good quality penetrating sealer.

Apply a sanded grout on 2" x 2" sections until covered. 30 min after grout dries remove excess grout.

Sponge off the grout until the desired look is reached.

The pebble tiles and pebble tile mosaics are a popular decorative finish due to their durability, texture, range of color
and many applications. They can be used indoors and outdoors on driveways, patios, steps, pathways, steps,
swimming pools, showers, kitchen, flooring, fireplaces and countless other residential and commercial applications.
Installation is relatively easy and straightforward. Please take the time to refer to these instructions and to have your
contractor due the same.

Detailed Instructions:

Preparation and Application

Installation of pebble tiles is similar to any other natural stone product for best results, we recommend a qualified
trades person who is experienced in the laying of natural stone product and specifically is familiar with laying pebble
tile. The tiles are sold in 12 inch by 12 inch sizes and all tiles interlock on all sides. Sort tiles before installing to ensure
an even color layout. For a vertical or contoured surface, smaller pebble sizes should be considered as well as a
polymer based adhesive with a short hydration period(i.e. glue setting time)Substrates - Area of application should be
flat, clean, dry and free of contaminants. For wet areas the use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested. In
the case of flooring a fall to the drainage point of no less than two inches in required.

Adhesive

Adhesive - Use only a high quality thinset mortar. The thinset manufacturers literature will outline if it is appropriate
for indoors or outdoors as well as for floors and walls. It is important that each pebble is embedded in adhesive,
however the pebble tile should not be pressed too deeply into the adhesive as this will compromise the finish when
you go to grout. Select a product suitable for application with a " or 1/8" notched trowel and apply no more than
three square feet of adhesive at a time.

Sealing and Grouting

It is recommended that the pebble tile be sealed before and after grouting. For the best results use a good quality
penetrating sealer. These types of penetrating sealers ordinarily do not change or alter the color of the pebbles. In
order to enhance the color of the stones to a deeper matte or glossy finish it is suggested you use natural stone color
enhancer or natural stone color and shine enhancer prior to applying the penetrating sealer. A sanded grout that is
suitable for external or internal conditions which ever may be the case is recommended. Generally grouts are a water
mix but where some flexibility may be needed then a latex additive or similar should be used in the water it is
important to wait the interval recommended by the adhesive manufacturer before grouting to minimize dirt ingress
between the pebble and avoid the opportunity for dislodging of pebbles grout a small area at a time. When the grout
has dried, the use of a stiff bristled brush to scrub excess grout out of the joints will create a 50/50 relief. After
removing most of the grout with a brush, use a grout sponge to continue removing grout until the desired finish is
achieved. Check out how grouting effects the finish color of the pebble tile.

Control Joints

Joints can be easily formed with two angles, sealant and bond-breaker between them designers may show points at
which joints are needed and they are certainly required where tiles join walls or some other building material in the
substrate a tile saw may be used to fit edges or corners you can also flip the tile over and cut the desired edge or shape
with a sharp cutting instrument OR take individual pebbles off the pebble tile mesh to fill the gaps ordering extra
sheets of pebble tile may be useful for this. Sealers and Cleaning It is recommended that the pebble tile be sealed with
a quality impregnator again after the grout has dried completely. To maintain ease of maintenance of natural stone it
is recommended that sealants be applied every 2-3 years. Whenever using sealants and cleaners, ensure you follow
the manufacturers recommended method of application. The pebble tiles can be cleaned with neutral mild detergents.
The porosity or water absorption in pebbles (natural stone) varies, and therefore staining will occur in different
degrees if the stone is unsealed. Consequently, any spills should be cleaned quickly to lessen the degree of the stain
and thus sealers are highly recommended.

Sealers and Cleaning

 It is recommended that the pebbles be sealed with a quality impregnator before grouting and again after the grout has dried
completely.
To maintain ease of maintenance of natural stone, it is recommended that sealants be applied every 2-3 years.
Whenever using sealants and cleaners, ensure you follow the manufacturers recommended method of application.
The pebbles can be cleaned with neutral mild detergents.
The porosity or water absorption in pebbles (natural stone) varies, and therefore staining will occur in different degrees if the stone is
unsealed. Consequently, any spills should be cleaned quickly to lessen the degree of the stain and sealers are highly recommended.