Installation Instructions

Grouted and Ungrouted Floors
• Spread the adhesive on the second half of the oor so it can dry while
you are cutting and tting the last row of tiles along the wall. Complete
the second half of the room following the same procedures.
• Roll the oor slowly, in both directions, with a 100-pound, three-section
roller within one hour after setting the tiles (Fig. 16). Re-roll the entire
oor immediately before grouting or applying joint sealer.
Cutting Tile to Fit
The last row of tiles will need to be cut to t to walls and other vertical
surfaces. (Remember to subtract the grout line dimension for grouted
oors). Allow a 1/8" space for expansion between the edge of the tile and
the wall.
Straight Cuts
• Measure the distance between the last whole tile and the wall. Subtract
the dimensions for the grout and expansion space. Use this dimension
to mark the tile.
• Place a square or straightedge over the marks and score the surface
with a sharp utility knife. Break the tile over the score mark by exing
it downward.
• Install the tile with the cut edge against the wall.
Irregular Shapes
• Scribe the tile to t.
• Warm the tile with a hot air heat gun. Score the surface with a sharp
utility knife and break the tile over the score mark by exing it
downward or cut the tile with a coping saw.
CUSTOM FLOOR INSTALLATIONS
Diagonal Layouts (For DuraCeramic Origins and Ovations ONLY, not
for use with DuraCeramic Dimensions)
• Lay out the center and perpendicular lines as previously described for
a square layout. Place a mark on each line an equal distance away
from the center point (distance from center is arbitrary).
• Use a slightly larger arbitrary size and swing an arc on both sides of
each line from points E, F, G, H (Fig. 17). Snap diagonal chalk lines at
the point where the marks intersect. If done correctly, the chalk lines
will intersect at the center point.
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Fig. 16 - Roll the oor within one hour after setting tiles.
Fig. 17 - Diagonal Layout.
C
H
F
D
A E G B
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