How To Install Large Porcelain Wall Tile

Spread the adhesive with the smooth side of your notched trowel and then go over it with the notched side to create ridges in the adhesive.

How to install large porcelain wall tile.

Check the laying substrate has no cracks it is homogeneous and mature totally clean and flat. Install tiles one through four as directed. Take care not to cover your lines. For all of msi s rectangular tiles a minimum of a 1 3 or more off set with 1 8 grout joint size is recommended for rectified tiles and a 3 16 grout joint for non rectified.

Starting in the center on one side of your reference line apply a coat of tile setting adhesive to an area about 3x3 feet square. We ll deep dive into layout industry g. First apply the adhesive onto the back of the slab with a 3mm tile trowel. The recommended adhesive is c2te s1 and it must be spread over in one direction only.

To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure. When installing large format tile there must be at least 90 mortar contact and a minimum grout joint of 3 16. If it seems complicated try this. Maximum deviation from flatness of 1mm per 2 meters length measured.

Measure where to cut a tile by placing the tile to be cut directly on top of the next full tile near the wall. This will leave an expansion gap between the tiles and the wall that will allow the floor to expand without causing cracks. It will also account for the space needed for the grout line. Wash the wall with tsp tri.

Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. When installing large format tiles and planks it is vital to adhere to the recommended grout line widths recommended patterns and all installation guidelines. If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. Large format tile installation requires particular attention to proper substrate preparation grout joint sizing trowel selection and mortar coverage.

Large format tile must be installed on a level substrate. To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. Today s video shares tips on how to tile a shower wall specifically the main shower wall in a schluter kerdi shower. The best way is to arrange your wall tile in a pyramid shape.

Place the two tiles upright against the wall. Repair any loose or cracked tiles.