Installation Guide

• Beginwithcountertrim,thensetfulltilesfromtherst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.
• Mix only enough adhesive or mortar to be used
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at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.
STEP 4: APPLYING ADHESIVE
STEP 3: COUNTERTOP LAYOUT
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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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 5: CUTTING TILE
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