Wall Tile Installation
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7. APPLY MORTAR First apply mortar
using the flat side of the trowel to
promote substrate contact. Then,
using the recommended notch
trowel at a 45-degree angle, spread
the mortar uniformly in a ridged
pattern. Continue applying mortar in
a straight pattern.
8. SET TILE Press tile into mortar
with a slight twisting motion. Check
often for uniform lines.
9. SPAcERS It is advisable to use tile
spacers to ensure accurate spacing
between the tile.
Wall Tile Installation
1. cLEAN Concrete, masonry, cured
mortar beds and plywood surfaces
to be tiled must be flat, structurally
sound, dry and completely clean. All
contaminants must be removed with
PRO-STRIP SEALER & ADHESIVE
REMOVER, or by sanding, scraping or
chipping. Any imperfections should be
patched.
3. WET OR DRY? If you are tiling
onto a wall that is exposed to water a
cement board or water barrier must be
installed behind the wall tile.
See cement Backerboard Installation
Guide for additional information
4. PLAN ThE LAYOUT Sketch your
tile layout.The more time you invest in
laying out your area the less time you
will spend setting the tile or stone.
Tip: All rooms vary in size & shape. For
expert advice you can always consult your
tile associate or customer care for hints
regarding your project.
2. ROOM TEMP For best results, the
temperature of all tiling materials,
room and adhesives should be 50 to
70 degrees for 24 hours before, and
48 hours after, installation.
50-70° F
5. LEVEL Set a piece of temporary
wood batten just above your first row
of tile, making sure it is level. When
you have finished tiling above the
baton, remove and tile the bottom row
of tile.
6. MIX Thoroughly mix the appropriate
thinset for your project to a toothpaste
consistency.
SEE ThE hOW TO MIX ADhESIVE
GUIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION
OThER hELPFUL hINTS :
When setting tile do not “swirl†the trowel, this creates uneven heights in the mortar.
Work in manageable segments, do not mix more for