| | |
HOW TO LAY FLOOR TILES
|
SUB FLOOR PREPARATION |
|
 |
To accomplish satisfactory installation, the subfloor must be:
Structually sound, rigid, smooth and flat.
Free of waxy/oily films, curing compounds
|
Floor Layout |
|
 |
The room is squared off measured and chalk lines are snapped. Once in place, lay loose tiles across the floor in both directions to balance the room so that the cut-tiles are the same size on each wall.
|
PREPARING THE TILES |
|
 |
Slight tone variations can be prevented from being a problem by mixing the tiles from several cartons before installing. This aids blending of shades.
|
SPREADING THE THIN-SET |
|
 |
Using the chalk lines as a guide, apply the thin-set on one section at a time. Spread one coat using the falt side on the trowel and then immediately come back with a second coat, using the notched side of the trowel.
|
LAYING THE TILES |
|
 |
The tiles are then placed one at a time in the thin-set using twisting and pressing motion, while allowing suitable spacing for the grout. Align the tiles.
|
TAMPING |
|
 |
Using a rubber mallet tamp the tiles to assure good contact with the thin-set.
|
GROUTING |
|
 |
Preferably done the following day, the grout is applied over a small section at a time and is spread with a sponge or a squeege. Rub the grout firmly over the surface to push the grout into the joints.
|
