Installation Guide

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WALL TILE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 2 of 4
Mix only enough adhesive or mortar to be use within 30
minutes.
Using 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.
Use the notched side of trowel to comb adhesive into
standing ridges by holding trowel at a 45° angle.
Remove excess adhesive, leaving a uniform, ridged
setting bed.
Begin with counter trim, then set full tiles from the first
row working back thus all cut tiles will be placed on the
back row against the wall.
NOTE: Trim pieces are available for use around recessed
appliances.
Snap parallel chalk lines on the substrate as needed to
keep rows straight.
NOTE: Tile countertops should have a tile backsplash at
least 4 inches high for protection.
TIP: For backsplashes, match up joints with the
countertop tile.
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Carefully measure tiles and mark with a pencil or
felt-tip pen.
Make straight or diagonal cuts with a tile cutter, curved
cuts with a nipper (chipping away small pieces for best
results), and full-length curved cuts with a rod saw.
Smooth out sharp-cut edges with a carborundum stone.
STEP 4:
APPLYING ADHESIVE
STEP 3:
COUNTERTOP LAYOUT
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STEP 5:
CUTTING TILE
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INSTALLATION
WALL TILE