Installation Guide

VitaElegante Grigio 6 in. x 24 in. and
12 in. x 24 in. tiles shown in brick pattern
Installation of
COUNTERTOP
& WALL TILE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE | PAGE 2 of 5
• Mix only enough adhesive
or mortar to be used
within 30 minutes.
• Using the type of trowel
recommended on the
adhesive package, 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.
• Use the notched side of
trowel to comb adhesive into
standing ridges by holding
trowel at a 45° angle.
• Remove excess adhesive,
leaving a uniform, ridged
setting bed.
STEP 4: APPLYING ADHESIVESTEP 3: COUNTERTOP LAYOUT
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• Begin 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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