Installation Guide

Install tiles in the center, one grid at a time. Finish each grid
before moving to the next. Start with the first 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 finished, 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 walk on tiles until they are set (usually in 24 hours).
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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 float or squeegee.
Tilt the float at a 45° angle and remove excess grout from
surface immediately with the edge of float.
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.
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STEP 6:
GROUTING JOINTS
STEP 5:
SETTING TILE
Lifeproof Shadow Wood 6 in. x 24 in.
tile shown. (SKU 1002977061)
WOODLOOK TILE
INSTALLATION
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