Installation Guide

Developed by Nature Rapolano
12 in. x 12 in. tile shown in grid pattern
Installation of
FLOOR & LARGE
FORMAT TILE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | FLOOR & LARGE FORMAT TILE | PAGE 2 of 4
• Carefully measure
tiles and mark
with a pencil or
felt-tip pen.
• Make straight or
diagonal cuts with
a tile cutter, curved
cuts with a nipper
(chipping away
small pieces for
best results), and
full-length curved
cuts with a rod saw.
Smooth out sharp-
cut edges with a
carborundum stone.
STEP 4: CUTTING TILESTEP 3: APPLYING ADHESIVE
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• 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.
• For large format tiles, butter the
backside of the tile to ensure proper
full-coverage. Use a medium bed
mortar for tiles with a dimensional
length greater than 15 inches on
any one side.
NOTE: 90% mortar contact is
recommended.
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