Installation Instructions

Grouted and Ungrouted Floors
• Spread the adhesive on the second half of the oor so it can dry while
you are cutting and tting the last row of tiles along the wall. Complete
the second half of the room following the same procedures.
• Roll the oor slowly, in both directions, with a 100-pound, three-section
roller within one hour after setting the tiles (Fig. 16). Re-roll the entire
floor immediately before grouting or applying joint sealer.
Cutting Tile to Fit
The last row of tiles will need to be cut to fit to walls and other vertical sur-
faces. (Remember to subtract the grout line dimension for grouted oors).
Allow a 1/8" space for expansion between the edge of the tile and the wall.
Straight Cuts
• Measure the distance between the last whole tile and the wall. Subtract
the dimensions for the grout and expansion space. Use this dimension
to mark the tile.
• Place a square or straightedge over the marks and score the surface
with a sharp utility knife. Break the tile over the score mark by exing
it downward.
• Install the tile with the cut edge against the wall.
Irregular Shapes
• Scribe the tile to t.
• Warm the tile with a hot air heat gun. Score the surface with a sharp
utility knife and break the tile over the score mark by flexing it
downward or cut the tile with a coping saw.
CUSTOM FLOOR INSTALLATIONS
Diagonal Layouts (For DuraCeramic and Ovations ONLY, not for use
with DuraCeramic Dimensions)
• Lay out the center and perpendicular lines as previously described for a
square layout. Place a mark on each line an equal distance away from
the center point (distance from center is arbitrary).
• Use a slightly larger arbitrary size and swing an arc on both sides of
each line from points E, F, G, H (Fig. 17). Snap diagonal chalk lines at
the point where the marks intersect. If done correctly, the chalk lines
will intersect at the center point.
• Make a dry layout in one quadrant along the center and perpendicular
chalk lines.
• Measure the distance between the last whole tile and the wall. If the
distance in either row is less than one-forth of the diagonal dimension
of the tile, adjust the starting point and snap a new chalk line 1/4 of
the diagonal dimension of the tile away from the original chalk line
(Fig. 18). This will provide a balanced layout with larger cut tile around
the perimeter.
Herringbone Layout for Ungrouted DuraCeramic
Dimensions Only
• The Herringbone layout requires only a basic square layout with a
center and perpendicular chalkline. Complete a dry layout starting at the
intersection of the chalklines to determine the size of the cut border tile.
If the border tile is less than 6" adjust the chalkline 6" in either direction.
Tip: Spread adhesive in 3 quadrants (starting quadrant and adjacent
quadrants) when installing a herringbone layout (Fig. 19).
Installing Borders and Insets
• Borders can be created easily by using an accent color or different size
tile on a square layout. Plan the layout to allow for a uniform border size
using full size tile in the field if possible. When using a square border
with a diagonal layout, it is necessary to prepare the cut edge of the
diagonal tile where it meets the border.
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Fig. 16 - Roll the oor within one hour after setting tiles.
Fig. 17 - Diagonal Layout.
Fig. 18 - Adjusting chalk lines for
a diagonal Layout.
Fig. 19 - Adjust the chalkline 6” in either direction
if necessary to achieve a larger border tile. After
completing dry layout spread adhesive in 3 quadrants.
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May 2015