Installation Guide

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• Tile may be installed over most structurally

sound substrates.

• Make sure surface is clean, smooth, dry and free of wax,

soap scum and grease.

• Any damaged, loose or uneven areas must be repaired,

patched and leveled.

• Remove any moldings, trim, appliances or anything that

could interfere with installation.

• Doorjambs may be undercut for tile to

slip under.

• Mark the center point of all four walls.

• Snap chalk lines between the center points of opposite walls.

(Adjust if necessary.)

• Using tile spacers, lay out a row of loose tiles along

the center lines in both directions. Leave space for uniform

joints.

TIP: If cuts leave tiles smaller than half of their original size,

adjust the center line by snapping a new line a

half tile closer to the wall. Repeat along other center

line if necessary.

• Divide the room into smaller grids (approx. 2 ft. x 3 ft.) by

snapping additional lines parallel to center lines.

STEP 2: LAYOUT

STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

FLOOR & LARGE FORMAT TILE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 1 OF 4

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION • T ile may be installed over most structurally sound substrates. • M ake sure surface is clean, smooth, dry and free of wax, soap scum and grease. • A ny damaged, loose or uneven areas must be repaired, patched and leveled. • R emove any moldings, trim, appliances or anything that could interfere with installation. • D oorjambs may be undercut for tile to slip under. STEP 2: LAYOUT • Mark the center point of all four walls.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3: APPLYING ADHESIVE • M ix only enough adhesive or mortar to be used within 30 minutes. • U sing the type of trowel recommended on the adhesive package, spread a 1/4 in. coat on the surface of one grid area, using the flat side of the trowel. NOTE: Do not cover guidelines or a larger area than can be set in 15 minutes. • U se the notched side of trowel to comb adhesive into standing ridges by holding trowel at a 45° angle.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 5: SETTING TILE • I nstall tiles in the center, one grid at a time. Finish each grid before moving to the next. Start with the first tile in the corner of the grid and work outward. Set tiles one at a time using a slight twisting motion. NOTE: Don’t slide tiles into place. • Insert tile spacers, as each tile is set, or leave equal joints between tiles. • F it perimeter tiles in each grid last, leaving 1/4 in. gap between tile and wall.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7: INITIAL CLEANING • T he complete removal of grout and construction dirt after products have been installed will improve daily maintenance. • C lean successfully by scrubbing the installation with hot water and a pH neutral liquid cleaner (soapless), followed by a thorough rinsing, then remove the rinse water with a wet vacuum or dry toweling. • I f some residue remains, further cleaning will need to be done in consultation with the grout manufacturer.