Installation Instructions

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• Tiles can be disengaged in 2 ways:

1. Lifting one tile upward until tiles disconnect.

2. Placing the rubber-coated pull bar in the grout joint and twisting until tiles disconnect.

Marking/Cutting

• Always follow tool manufacturer safety requirements and use appropriate eye and ear protection.

• Tiles may be cut using a wet saw, tile cutter, or angle grinder, all with a diamond blade designed for

porcelain.

• A ¼” gap is required along the perimeter of room and permanently installed items such as cabinets,

bathtubs, etc.to allow for expansion and contraction. Remove the tabs from this space.

• When using a wet saw, be sure to change the water often. Shavings from the plastic tray oat, and will clog

the water pump in re-circulation saws.

• After cutting the tile with a wet saw, set it with the cut edge facing down to allow the water to drain properly.

• When cutting tile using a tile cutter:

Step 1: Score tile with tile cutter.

Step 2: Snap porcelain tile.

Step 3: Separate the two pieces of porcelain tile facing the tile, then run a utility knife through the plastic

tray and snap. For further instructions see our installation videos at

SnapStone.com.

• Complex cuts can be made using a wet saw or angle grinder.

• Holes can be drilled using a high quality carbide-designed hole cutter or diamond bit.

• Once cut, a tile can be installed along the perimeter using a rubber-coated pull bar.

GROUT

Grouting

• Use only with certied Urethane Flexible Grout. Other grouts are not designed for use with a oating tile

ooring system and will fail. See full grouting instructions included with grout pail.

Trims and Transitions

• Base and/or quarter round mouldings should be installed to cover the perimeter spaces.

• A T-moulding is used when transitioning from your tile to a oor of similar height.

• A wood or metal reducer is used to transition to a vinyl or concrete oor.

• A transition moulding is not needed at a carpet edge. Tuck carpet between tack strip and your tile.

• A ush wood, overlapping vinyl or overlapping metal stair nose molding is needed at stair edge.

Care and Maintenance

• Regular sweeping and damp mopping is recommended for routine cleaning.

• For deep cleaning, or to address messy or sticky spills, use a non-detergent cleaner designed for porcelain.

• DO NOT USE commercial enzyme-based cleaners, undiluted bleach, vinegar, steam mops or other harsh

chemicals.

Repair and Replacement

1: Remove grout from perimeter of broken tile

2: Cut the tabs at 3 of the 4 surrounding sides of the broken tile

3: Remove broken tile

4: Cut the upward tabs of the new tile on 3 of 4 sides

5: Apply a layer of premium construction adhesive to the back of the new tile

6: Place the new tile into position, interlocking the side with remaining tabs

7: Apply pressure to ensure full adhesion

8: Allow adhesive to dry for 24 hours

9: Once adhesive cures, apply exible grout

Questions?

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