Installation Guide

6
Planning Your Tile
Installation
1/4 in. (6 mm), 1/2 in.
(12.7 mm), 5/8 in. (16 mm)
POSITIONING
Where tile will not cover
entire wall surface, such
as above tub and shower
surrounds, determine where
you want the tile to end
and draw a level line at this
height. Be sure to allow
for height of tile cap, if
applicable.
height of tile
cap
cut
cut
cut
floor level
On walls where tile will reach
the fl oor, determine whether
fl oor is level by measuring
distance to desired tile height
on both sides of area to be
tiled. If there is a di erence
(e.g., the fl oor is lower on one
side), lay one vertical row of
tile from highest point down
to fl oor. A x tiles with dabs
of mastic.
Use this fi rst row as a guide
to keep tiles and grout lines
level and ensure alignment
with tiles of adjacent tub
or shower surround. If new
fl ooring will be installed,
leave a su cient gap
between lowest tile and
s u b fl o o r .
level line
level
horizontal starting
line
floor tile
vertical starting line
On bathroom fl oors, start by
placing full tiles in front of
bathtub or shower and along
the adjoining wall to avoid
cut tiles in this highly visible
area.