Installation Guide

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Photo features Rapport™

Panda Marble 12 in. x 24 in. Floor & Wall Tile

Installation of

FLOOR & LARGE

FORMAT TILE

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REQUIRED TOOLS STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION

• Tile may be installed over most

structurally sound substrates.

• First, you will need to clean the

surface that you plan to tile, ensuring

that the area is smooth, dry, and free

of wax, soap scum, and grease.

• Any damaged, loose or uneven areas

must be repaired, patched and leveled.

• You must make sure to remove any

items that may interfere with

installation such as moldings, trim,

electrical covers, and appliances.

¨ Chalk Line

¨ Tape Measure

¨ Tile Cutter (if cutting is necessary)

¨ Tile Spacers

¨ Mixing Paddle

¨ Notched Trowel

¨ 5-Gallon Bucket

¨ Rubber Mallet

¨ Rubber Grout Float

¨ Sponge

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Installation of FLOOR & LARGE FORMAT TILE Photo features Rapport™ Panda Marble 12 in. x 24 in. Floor & Wall Tile REQUIRED TOOLS ¨ Chalk Line ¨ Tape Measure ¨ Tile Cutter (if cutting is necessary) ¨ Tile Spacers ¨ Mixing Paddle ¨ Notched Trowel ¨ 5-Gallon Bucket ¨ Rubber Mallet 1 STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION • Tile may be installed over most structurally sound substrates.
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Installation of FLOOR & LARGE FORMAT TILE 2 Photo features Rapport™ Panda Marble 12 in. x 24 in. Floor & Wall Tile STEP 2: LAYOUT • Map out your installation. • Measure to find the center point of all four walls, and use these points to snap a chalk line across the room in both directions, creating two perpendicular lines. • 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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Installation of FLOOR & LARGE FORMAT TILE 4 Photo features Rapport™ Panda Marble 12 in. x 24 in. Floor & Wall Tile STEP 4: APPLYING ADHESIVE • Mix only enough adhesive or mortar to be used within 30 minutes. • Refer to the packaging on your adhesive to determine the type of trowel needed for your project. Spread a 1/4 in. coat on the surface of one grid area using the flat side of the trowel. NOTE: Do not cover guidelines or a larger area than can be set in 15 minutes.
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Installation of FLOOR & LARGE FORMAT TILE 6 Photo features Rapport™ Panda Marble 12 in. x 24 in. Floor & Wall Tile STEP 6: GROUTING JOINTS • Following the instructions on the packaging, make just enough grout to last you for approximately 30 minutes. • Remove the spacers and begin spreading the grout across the tile surface, forcing it down into the joints with a rubber grout float or squeegee. • Tilt the float at a 45º angle and move the edge along the surface of the tile to remove any excess grout.
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Installation of FLOOR & LARGE FORMAT TILE A Photo features Rapport™ Panda Marble 12 in. x 24 in. Floor & Wall Tile GLOSSARY OF TERMS B LEGAL Back-butter is the spreading of a bond coat to the back of a tile before placing the tile to ensure a strong bond with the thin-set mortar. Balanced cuts are perimeter tile cuts of equal size that are installed on opposite sides of the working area or on either side of a miter.