Installation Guide

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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.
A butt joint is the thin joint created when tiles are installed side by side without the
use of spacers or gout.
The grout is a mix used for filling tile joints-most commonly created from a cement
base.
The mortar is a mixture of cement paste and fine aggregate used to bond masonry
together.
Plumb means perpendicular to true level.
The substrate is the underlying support or base of the tile installation.
ATTENTION / ATENCIÓN / ATTENTION
Do not dry cut using motorized equipment due to the potential for exposure
to harmful silica dust. Use a wet saw or a score and snap tool when cutting
is necessary during the installation process.
No corte en seco usando equipo motorizado debido a la posibilidad de
exposición a polvo dañino de sílice. En caso de que sea necesario cortar
durante el proceso de instalación, usar una sierra de corte en húmedo o
una herramienta cortadora manual.
Ne pas couper à sec à l’aide d’un équipement motorisé en raison du
risque d’exposition à la poussière de silice nuisible. Utiliser une scie à eau
ou un outil à inciser et rompre lorsqu’il faut couper pendant le processus
d’installation.
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