Installation Instructions

6”x6” & 12”x12” Tile Size
PREP - Suboor Preparation
• SUBFLOOR must be clean, smooth, dry, hard, at and structurally sound. It must meet thickness, joist
specication, tolerance specication and deection specication, according to the Tile Council of North
America (TCNA) Guidelines for tile installation.
• THICKNESS: minimum of 5/8” thick
• JOIST SPECIFICATIONS: 16” on center
•TOLERANCE (Flat & Smooth) SPECIFICATIONS: Suboor for tiles with at least one edge less than 15” in
length must be within a tolerance of 1/4” in 10’ and 1/16” in 1’ as dened by the TCNA Handbook for
Ceramic Tile Installation. For tiles with at least one edge 15” or greater in length, maximum allowable
variation is 1/8” in 10’ from the required plane, with no more than 1/16” variation in 24” when measured
from the high points in the surface. Identify high and low spots that are out of tolerance by laying a 6’-8’
straight edge across your suboor. High spots should be removed by planing, sanding or grinding. Low
spots should be lled. When leveling the suboor, use only portland-based llers; never use gypsum-
based llers as they support mold growth.
• 2 Buckets
• Safety Goggles
• Straight Edge
• Ear Protection
• Speed Square
• White Rubber Mallet
• Wall Spacers
• Tapping Block
• Undercut Saw
• Rubber-coated Pull Bar
• Wet Saw (w/Diamond
Blade)
• Rubber Gloves
• Angle-Grinder (w/
Diamond Blade)
• Tape Measure
• Tile-Snapper
• Utility Knife
• Sponges - 1 grout, 1
microber
The tools indicated on this page
are helpful for a SnapSys Interloc
system installation, but, not every
tool listed is necessary. Always
follow the tool manufacturer’s
safety requirements and keep
appropriate safety guards in place.
Helpful Tools
STOP
Please carefully
read all
instructions!
The SnapStone System
The SnapStone tile installation system can be summarized in
three categories: prep, snap and grout. However, within these
categories are specications and steps to take to ensure the best
oor performance and ease of installation. Carefully read and
follow instructions. Instructions may be updated periodically
and may have recently been changed. NOT FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE SNAPSTONE WARRANTY. Failure
to follow instructions may result in oor failure.
Easy as Prep, Snap, Grout
Suitable Applications
• Over vinyl, wood, concrete, ceramic meeting suboor specications.
• On or below grade.
• Radiant heating systems that meet tolerance & deection specications. Please
note, the SnapSys Interloc System should not be installed above heating
systems that may expose the grid to temperatures above 100° F (38°C).
Unsuitable Applications (including but not limited to):
• Carpet or cushioned vinyl.
• Showers, saunas, and steam rooms.
• Unstable & uneven sub-oor. • Outdoor environments.
• Floor Drains. • Flooring underlayment products.
• Walls, stairs, countertops and backsplashes. • Commercial applications.
• Other oating ooring systems, such as laminate wood oors.
• Installations that expose the oor to temperatures exceeding 100° F (38°C)
(wood-burning stoves, replace hearths, etc.).
• Under permanently installed xtures, such as cabinetry, stair railings, etc.
Applications
ATTENTION!
The SnapStone system is designed for indoor, residential applications and is
available in three tile Collections:
Classic, Planks, and Luxury.
Each Collection has its own unique Tile Thickness and Grout Line Width.
When combining dierent tiles in your oor, you MUST select tiles from the same
Collection. DO NOT mix tiles from dierent Collections.
Installation Instructions