Installation in Four Easy Steps TILE & STONE INSTALLATION Select products eligible for a lifetime warranty.
Prep Preparing your surface A great tile project starts with a smooth, clean, solid, and level surface. Laying this groundwork may be your most important step—and we’ve got just the tools you need. RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane ® For Crack Prevention and Waterproofing Size Coverage 1 gal. 30–40 sq. ft. 1 Roll on RedGard. For Wood Floors & Countertops 1/4" WonderBoard Lite Backerboard ® Size Coverage 36" x 60" x 1/4" 15 sq. ft.
Measuring, laying out & cutting the tile For Floors 1 ark centerlines of the floor. M Use a 3-4-5 triangle to check for square. 2 3 o a dry run to determine tile D placement and cuts. Place a row of tiles along each line using spacers. For Countertops 1 Begin layout by positioning the front edge tiles (bullnose or v-cap) along the front of the countertop. 2 3 Do a dry run by placing as many full tiles on the countertop with spacers as necessary.
Set Setting your stone or tile Different tile types need to be bonded to your surface with just the right kind of mortar. We can help you choose the materials for a project that will be beautiful for years to come. For Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Setting the Stone or Tile FlexBond Crack Prevention Mortar ® 1 Clean surface of contaminants. Size Notch Trowel Size Coverage Per Bag < 8" 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" 90 sq. ft. 8"–12" 1/4" x 3/8" x 1/4" 60 sq. ft. 12"+ 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" 45 sq. ft.
Grout Grouting your stone or tile The material between the joints and borders of your tiles is just as important to your project’s final look. We offer a wide range of colored grout and long-lasting caulk so you can create a seamless floor or wall treatment. Fusion Grout For Grout Joints 1/8"–1/2" Fusion Pro Single Component Grout Grouting the Tile Joints Polyblend Sanded Grout ™ ® 1 ™ Clean grout joints. The World's first Single Component Grout.
Care Now that you’ve got the look you love, make sure it lasts. Sealing your stone, tile and grout protects the surface from water-based and oil-based stains. Sealing SurfaceGard Sealer ® EE RANT ION GUA FACT SATIS 20 YEAR ® d Gar ce rfa Su Strength r ale Se um xim Ma ts tec Pro ne sto ut d gro an st ain ag . ins sta ry son as. ma nch and las ma ut , gro contra s tile uilla ne, l sto y boq ura ras nat pied e teg Pro for Protect your stone, tile and grout.
