Installation Instructions

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• DEFLECTION SPECIFICATIONS: The suboor must not have deection greater than 1/360 of the span when
measured under a 300lb concentrated load (see ASTM C 627). Inspect oor for movement. If movement is
caused by loose boards, support them. If movement is caused by deection or structural movement, consult
a carpenter for structural repair.
•MEASURE THE AREA: Measure the area to be tiled and estimate the square footage needed, plus 10% for
cut-waste and possible future repairs. Spare tile will guarantee lot number match.
•REMOVE MOULDINGS: Remove any existing carpeting, padding, base and/or quarter round mouldings. DO
NOT remove existing resilient oor coverings as it may contain asbestos. Please refer to the Resilient Floor
Covering Institute (RFCI) publication Recommended Work Practices for removal of resilient oor coverings.
• CHECK ALL CLEARANCES: Check all door and appliance clearances, as well as transition heights. Cut or plane
the bottom of doors to accomodate the change in oor height.
• UNDERCUT DOOR CASINGS AND JAMS: This will allow tiles to move freely while also covering the cut
edges. A scrap piece of tile can be used to guide the saw blade. This will help achieve the correct height for
undercutting.
• To nd square footage of the room, multiply the length by the width. Divide the square footage by the
square footage per package and you will have a rough estimation of how may cartons to purchase.
Layouts/Patterns
• Installs in straight, diagonal, staggered, or mixed size patterns WITHIN A COLLECTION.
• Installation can begin in the center of the room or at perimeter. As with a traditional tile installation, the
layout should be planned so the cut pieces along the perimeter appear in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
• Install around, not under, cabinetry, center islands, bathtubs and shower oors.
•A 1/4 in. expansion space should be left around the perimeter of the room, and around permanently
installed cabinetry, center islands, bathtubs, etc. Tabs can be removed using a wet saw, tin snip, or rubber
mallet.
• It may be advantageous to begin an installation at a doorway or underneath an undercut.
• Due to the variations associated with glazed porcelain tile, including shade, nish, color and texture, tiles
should be mixed from cartons if installing dierent lot numbers. We recommend all jobs be installed from
the same lot number.
• When purchasing tile, please note that each pattern will require a dierent amount of tile. It is
recommmended to purchase a minimum of 10% more than needed to account for cut waste and, if
necessary, future repairs.
• A tile cannot be installed between two other tiles.
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Installation
• Gently twist and inspect each tile for color match, damage or defect before installing.
• Temperature during installation should be maintained above 60° F (16° C) and below 100° F (38° C). When
applying grout, surface and air temperature needs to be at least 60°F (16°C).
• A 24-hour acclimation period is necessary if temperature variance from storage to jobsite is greater than
20° F (7° C).
• All claims for defective product must be led before the tile is installed. A careful twisting and visual
inspection should be performed prior to installation.
• Small cut pieces connecting with two or less tabs, installed along the perimeter may be adhered using a
premium construction adhesive (PL 400 or PL Premium).
Assembly
• Tiles can be interlocked using a white rubber mallet and tapping block. Using a tapping block is optional.
• Tiles may be installed one at a time, or in rows.
• System is non-directional, and can be installed to the right or to the left.
• Ensure interlocking tabs are fully engaged.
• Grout joint intersections should form a perfect cross. This should be checked throughout the installation,
and after the eld tile has been installed. Adjustments can be made by using a white-headed rubber mallet
and tapping the misaligned row in the appropriate direction.
• Tile rows can be shifted for perfect alignment using a rubber mallet and pull bar, or tapping block.