Installation Guide
SUBSTRATE
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Tile must be installed over a suitable substrate to insure a proper installation. Tile should be installed over a clean, sound, and flat surface, free of contaminates including curing compounds. Substrate should be free of cracks.
INSTALLATION
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To avoid affecting the color of the tile, White modified thin-set is highly recommended.
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Apply as much adhesive as can be covered within 10-15 minutes. Note: use LFT (Large Format Tile) thin-set for tiles larger than 12" x 12"
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Grout joint should be a minimum of 1/16".
GROUTING
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Grout joints should be packed full and free of voids and pits. Also, cover the hand-painted ceramics with a tape (painter tape) before grouting which protects them otherwise, the grout will go over them.
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Clean excess grout as the work progresses before it has hardens completely.
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Acids should never be used for cleaning grout haze.
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Use a damp sponge for the final cleaning and to smooth out the grout joints.
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It is recommended to use non-sanded grout.
​CUTTING
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The recommended cutting method is to use a wet saw with an appropriate diamond blade that is specifically for cutting glass or porcelain. Edges can be sanded smooth after cutting.
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Prior to installing any ceramic or porcelain tiles, please refer to written guidelines detailed in the current TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass and Stone Tile Installation
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View the Anti-Slip Grading Guide
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Healthy & Clean Tiles (Self-Cleaning & Anti-Bacterial Tiles)
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