Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsCorso Italia ManualsFlooringPietra Dune 12 in. x 24 in. Matte Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile (15.50 sq. ft./Case)

efore you begin installing your new tile, it is important that you have everything you need. Here are the

recommended tools and materials to acquire before you begin:

• 5-Gallon Buckets

• Cement Backer Board

• Cement Board Screws

• Earplugs

• Grout

• Grout Sponge

• Handsaw or Jamb Saw

• Kneepads

• Level

• Mixing Paddle

• Notched trowel

• Pencil

• Power Drill

• Rubber Grout Float

• Safety Glasses

• Scoring Cutter or Wet

Saw

• Sealer

• Speed Square

• Tape Measure

• Thin-set Mortar

• Tile

• Tile Space

FOUNDATION:

Your surface should be clean, smooth, and dry. Remove all old floor coverings. Repair and level all

damaged and uneven areas. Double check the surface is architecturally sound and can support the

weight of tile flooring.

Remove any moldings, trim or appliances that may interfere with the installation. Check beneath

doorjambs to confirm you have enough room to lay the tile.

PREPARATION:

Layout the tile in advance to double check you have enough tile to complete your project. This will also

give you a rough idea of what the result will look like.

Begin your layout by accurately pinpointing the middle of the room. Mark the center point of each wall

and draw chalk lines between the center points of opposing walls. The intersecting lines will create

perfect squares.

Starting from the middle of the room, lay rows of loose tile along the center lines in both directions. To

display even, uniform joints, use tiles spacers as well. Once you reach the walls, you'll most likely need

to cut tiles for them to fit. Should the cuts be smaller than half of a tile, adjust the center line by snapping

a new line a half-tile size closer to the wall. That will help to ensure that your design looks even and

professional. Repeat this step along the intersecting center line as needed.

For larger rooms, divide each section into smaller 2' x 3' grids by snapping additional lines parallel to the

center lines.

ADHESIVE APPLICATION:

* Please refer to the instructions on the adhesive package in addition to following the below steps. *

Always mix just enough adhesive to be used within 30 minutes, otherwise the adhesive will harden. Use

the flat side of a trowel to apply 1/4" thick coat to the surface of one grid area, staying within the

guidelines.

For this next step, it is important that you do not spread more adhesive than what you will set within 15

minutes.

Position the trowel at a 45-degree angle and use the notched side to move the adhesive into the ridges.

Remove any unneeded adhesive to form a consistent ribbed setting in which to place your tile.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Before you begin installing your new tile, it is important that you have everything you need.
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CUTTING INSTRUCTION: On the surface of the tile, mark any cuts with a pencil or felt-tip pen. Use a tile cutter for straight or diagonal cuts. Use a rod saw for full-length curved cuts. Use a nipper for lesser curved cuts and chip small pieces away one at a time. Use a carborundum stone to smooth out any sharp edges. TILE INSTALLATION: To maintain a fluid and professional look, it is important to set the tile one grid at a time. Complete setting all tiles in each grid before moving on to the next grid.