Installation Guide

TILE INSTALLATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
1. Check the resistance of the
substrate*, by scratching on different
parts of the substrate surface. If it
crumbles easily it should be scari-
fied and applied again, so that the
surface is more resistant. This will
eliminate the possibility tiles loosen-
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2. Check that the surface level of the
Substrate is adequate. Avoid leveling
with adhesive.
3. If it is required to install floor on
floor, check the surface where the
installation will be made and make
sure there are no loose tiles. The
presence of voids below the surface
precludes proper installation.
4. Doorjambs may be undercut for
tile to slip under.
1. Mark the center point of all four
walls.
2. Snap chalk lines between the
center points of opposite walls.
Make any necessary adjustments
3. Using tile spacers, lay out a row of
loose tiles along the center lines in
both directions. Leave space for
uniform joints.
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4. Divide the room into smaller grids
(approx. 2 ft x 3 ft) by snapping addi-
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