Installation Guide

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Photo features Zellige™

Argilla 4 in. x 4in. Wall Tile

Installation of

COUNTERTOP

& WALL TILE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE | PAGE 1 OF 6

STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION

• Tile may be installed over most

structurally sound substrates.

• First, you will need to clean the

surface that you plan to tile, ensuring

that the area is smooth, dry, and free

of wax, soap scum, and grease.

• Any damaged, loose or uneven areas

must be repaired, patched and leveled.

• You must make sure to remove any

items that may interfere with

installation such as moldings, trim,

electrical covers, and appliances.

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REQUIRED TOOLS

¨ Chalk Line

¨ Tape Measure

¨ Tile Cutter (if cutting is necessary)

¨ Tile Spacers

¨ Mixing Paddle

¨ Notched Trowel

¨ 5-Gallon Bucket

¨ Rubber Mallet

¨ Rubber Grout Float

¨ Sponge

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Installation of COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE Photo features Zellige™ Argilla 4 in. x 4in. Wall Tile REQUIRED TOOLS ¨ Chalk Line ¨ Tape Measure ¨ Tile Cutter (if cutting is necessary) ¨ Tile Spacers ¨ Mixing Paddle ¨ Notched Trowel ¨ 5-Gallon Bucket ¨ Rubber Mallet 1 STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION • Tile may be installed over most structurally sound substrates. • First, you will need to clean the surface that you plan to tile, ensuring that the area is smooth, dry, and free of wax, soap scum, and grease.
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Installation of COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE 2 Photo features Zellige™ Argilla 4 in. x 4in. Wall Tile STEP 2: WALL LAYOUT NOTE: Please skip to step 2.1 if you are installing on a countertop. • Start by measuring the square footage of the wall you are planning to tile, making sure to take into account any switches and outlets. • Find the center point of the wall, using a level to draw a plumb line in the wall’s center.
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Installation of COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE 3 Photo features Zellige™ Argilla 4 in. x 4in. Wall Tile STEP 3: CUTTING • It is recommended to use a diamond blade, as blades designed for ceramic tile will chip the stone and or glass. NOTE: Cut edges should be placed in corners where they can be hidden. 4 STEP 4: DRILLING • If drilling a hole in the tile is necessary, it is recommended to use a drill bit that is specially designed for glass, metal and stone.
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Installation of COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE 5 Photo features Zellige™ Argilla 4 in. x 4in. Wall Tile STEP 5: INSTALLATION • It is recommended to use a white thin-set mortar with a flexible acrylic additive or a white polymer fortified thin-set mortar. • Apply this mixture with the manufacturer’s recommendations of a notch trowel (typically 3/16 in. x 3/16 in. V-notch). • Knock down the trowel ridges with the flat edge of the trowel to produce an even layer of the thin-set mortar.
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Installation of COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE 7 Photo features Zellige™ Argilla 4 in. x 4in. Wall Tile STEP 7: CLEANING 8 STEP 8: SEALING (STONE TILE ONLY) • The complete removal of grout and construction dirt after products have been installed will improve daily maintenance. • Penetrating/impregnating stone sealers are a no-sheen, natural-look sealer that can be water-based or solvent-based.
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Installation of COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE A Photo features Zellige™ Argilla 4 in. x 4in. Wall Tile GLOSSARY OF TERMS B LEGAL Back-butter is the spreading of a bond coat to the back of a tile before placing the tile to ensure a strong bond with the thin-set mortar. Balanced cuts are perimeter tile cuts of equal size that are installed on opposite sides of the working area or on either side of a miter.