Use and Care Manual

• Tile Float
• Non-sanded Tile Grout
Recommended
Notche
• Mortar / Grout Mixer
Margin Trowel
1/16” – 1/8” Tile Spacers
• Glass Tile Mortar
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▪ Waterproofing Membrane is Required for Shower Stalls
▪ Large Format Porcelain Tile Mortar is Highly Recommended for
Shower Installations – Ensure Tile Mortar is Compatible with
Waterproofing Membrane.
▪ Uncoupling waterproof membranes require a specific mortar to set
the membrane in place, reference manufacturer specifications.
▪ Expansion joints are important for showers. There must be a
clean, straight, open joint (1/8”-1/4”) at all changes in plane
which include inside corners, floor to wall, wall to ceiling, and
columns.
▪ 100% Silicone sealant rated for adherence to glass tile is.
recommended to fill expansion joints or changes in surface plane.
▪ Sealing the tile grout helps repel moisture and dirt for easier
cleaning and maintenance.
▪ Establish a Layout using either grid paper or using a chalk line, so the layout
design meets each end of the install area squarely, or in the desired pattern.
▪ Preparing the installation surface to accept new tile by ensuring the surface
is clean, uniform and level. Avoid installing over pre-existing floor coverings.
▪ Tile Wedges and clamps ensure the tile is evenly level with the surrounding
tile pieces, it is important to consider the width of the wedge or clamp to
accommodate the desired grout spacing.
▪ Waterproofing is recommended to use for bathroom floors, as it is common
for water to collect after shower use, tile grout is not 100% watertight.
▪ Grout and Tile Sealer is not required but will help in repelling dirt and
moisture, making for easier cleaning and maintenance.
▪ Sanded Grout is recommended for use with porcelain tile, it is generally
more durable and stable for use with wider grout lines 1/8”or greater.
Essential Tools
Shower & Bathroom
Backsplash & Flooring
Installing Porcelain Tile
• Tile Float
• Notched Trowel 1/4-inch
x 1/4-inch Square
• 1/16” – 1/8” Tile Spacers
• Large Format Porcelain
Tile Mortar
• Porcelain Tile Clamps
• Margin Trowel
• Tile Leveling Wedge
and Clips – 1/16”- 1/8”
Thickness
• Sanded Porcelain Tile
Grout
• 5 Gallon Bucket
• Mortar and Grout
Mixer or Power Drill
Accessory Equivalent
• Porcelain tile may be cut
using a dry cutting tool, it
is recommended to use a
wet tile saw for the best
results.
• Select the proper diamond
tipped blade designed for
cutting porcelain tile.