Installation Instructions

tongue and groove or back
blocked at the unsupported
edges.
Wall Applications:
Maximum stud spacing:
16" o.c. for tile installation.
24" o.c. for non-tile
installations. Framing shall
be designed (based on stud
properties alone) not to
exceed L/360 deflection for
tile, L/240 for surfaces that
will be painted. Maximum
fastener spacing: 8" o.c. for
wood and steel framing; 6"
o.c. for ceiling applications.
– Patching Compound
Use a high-quality patching
compound such as USG
Durock
™
Fast Finish Floor
Patch or equivalent
approved by the resilient-
flooring manufacturer.
– Adhesive/Mortar
Meeting ANSI A136.1: Type I
ceramic tile adhesive.
Meeting ANSI A118.1: dry-set
mortar.
Meeting ANSI A118.4: latex
portland cement mortar.
– Grout meeting ANSI A118.7.
– Ceramic tile meeting ANSI
A137.1.
– Waterproof Membrane
If waterproofing is desired,
use USG Durock
™
tile
membrane installed with
USG Durock
™
tile membrane
adhesive. See USG literature
piece CB492 for USG
Durock
™
tile membrane
product information.
– Protect panels from the
elements with adequate
covering during delivery
and storage.
– Store panels flat on an even,
dry surface. Allow panels to
acclimate to temperature
and humidity at job site
prior to installation.
– Handle panels in an
upright position to prevent
breakage.
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