Installation Guide

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• Tile may be installed over most structurally sound

substrates.

• Make sure surface is clean, smooth, dry and free of

wax, soap scum and grease.

• Any damaged, loose or uneven areas must be

repaired, patched and leveled.

• Remove any moldings, trim, appliances or anything

that could interfere with installation.

• Find the center point of the wall, using a level to draw a plumb

line in the wall’s center.

• Lay out a row of loose tiles across the bottom of

the wall from the center line leaving uniform joints between

tiles.

NOTE: Tiles can be butted together leaving a consistent 1/16

in. joint automatically.

TIP: If cuts leave tiles smaller than half to their original size,

adjust the center line a half tile closer to the wall.

• Stack two tiles here. At the top, draw a horizontal line

on the wall and continue the line around all side walls

to be tiled.

STEP 2: WALL LAYOUT

STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 1 OF 4

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: SURFACE PREPARATION • T ile may be installed over most structurally sound substrates. • M ake sure surface is clean, smooth, dry and free of wax, soap scum and grease. • A ny damaged, loose or uneven areas must be repaired, patched and leveled. • R emove any moldings, trim, appliances or anything that could interfere with installation. STEP 2: WALL LAYOUT • F ind the center point of the wall, using a level to draw a plumb line in the wall’s center.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3: COUNTERTOP LAYOUT • B egin with counter trim, then set full tiles from the first row working back thus all cut tiles will be placed on the back row against the wall. NOTE: Trim pieces are available for use around recessed appliances. • S nap parallel chalk lines on the substrate as needed to keep rows straight. NOTE: Tile countertops should have a tile backsplash at least 4 inches high for protection. TIP: For backsplashes, match up joints with the countertop tile.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 6: SETTING TILE • I nstall tiles in the center, one grid at a time. Finish each grid before moving to the next. Start with the first tile in the corner of the grid and work outward. Set tiles one at a time using a slight twisting motion. NOTE: Don’t slide tiles into place. • Insert tile spacers, as each tile is set, or leave equal joints between tiles. • Fit perimeter tiles in each grid last, leaving 1/4 in. gap between tile and wall.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 8: INITIAL CLEANING • T he complete removal of grout and construction dirt after products have been installed will improve daily maintenance. • C lean successfully by scrubbing the installation with hot water and a pH neutral liquid cleaner (soapless), followed by a thorough rinsing, then remove the rinse water with a wet vacuum or dry toweling. • I f some residue remains, further cleaning will need to be done in consultation with the grout manufacturer.