Installation Guide

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Step 1. preparation

1.1

INSPECTING AND PREPARING TILE

Make sure to inspect your tile upon its arrival. Take photos

of the delivered freight, and note any damage on the

driver's documents before you sign for it. Store the tiles

inside, in a clean, dry place. On installation day, make sure

to set up multiple boxes, so that tiles can be examined,

cleaned, and set in a rotation. This helps disperse slightly

lighter or darker tiles harmoniously through the

installation. When stacking tiles, try to always stack "face

to face" and "back to back". The rougher back can scratch

the front surface, as weight stacks on.

Pull tiles from different boxes for a natural look and make

sure you or your tile setter understands the layout. Many

patterns must be rotated as they are set, to complete the

pattern. Some patterns repeat in a single tile, while others

may require multiple tiles.

1.2

SELECTING SEALANT

All cement tile must be sealed during installation (even

those called "pre-sealed", or "pre-treated"). Make sure to

understand and have available the appropriate sealant for

your application.

all cement tile must be sealed

Visit villalagoontile.com for help selecting

the best sealant for your project.