Installation Guide

• Install tiles in the center, one grid at a time. Finish each grid
beforemovingtothenext.Startwiththerst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.
• Fit perimeter tiles in each grid last, leaving 1/4 in. gap between tile and wall.
• Whennished,tapinalltileswitharubbermalletorhammerandwood
block, to ensure a good bond and level plane.
• Remove excess adhesive from joints with a putty knife, and from tile with a
damp sponge.
• Do not use surface of tiles until they are set (usually in 24 hours).
STEP 6: SETTING TILE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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• Using the instructions on the package, make enough grout to
use in about 30 minutes.
• Remove tile spacers and spread grout on the tile surface, forcing
downintojointswitharubbergroutoatorsqueegee.
• Tilttheoatata45°angleandremoveexcessgroutfromsurface
immediatelywiththeedgeofoat.
• Tilt it at a 90° angle and scrape it diagonally across tiles.
• Wait 15–20 minutes for grout to set slightly, then use a damp sponge
to clean grout residue from surface and smooth the grout joints, rinsing
sponge often.
• Let dry until grout is hard and haze forms on tile surface, then polish
with a soft cloth and wait 72 hours for heavy use. NOTE: Don’t apply
sealers or polishes for three weeks, and then only in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
STEP 7: GROUTING TILE
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