Brianna and Riegan SKILLED TRADES TILES The process

Brianna, and Riegan SKILLED TRADES TILES

The process of laying out reference lines for installing floor tiles Snap a chalk line or draw a line out 90 degrees from the center of this wall to the opposite wall. Next, find the center of this line and draw a line perpendicular to it that runs into the remaining two walls. Test fit a row of tiles along the reference lines.

Continued Snap or draw new reference lines to accommodate for the adjusted layout. (The more lines the better!)

How to apply floor adhesive -Mix the tile adhesive -Then apply a thick layer of the adhesive to the floor -Next use the notched trowel to spread it -Then place the tiles and press them down

How to ensure all tiles are evenly spaced and uniform -Put a spacer in between the tiles!!!!!

How to apply grout -Pick a colour -Sanded or unsanded? -Wait for the mortar to cure -Mix the grout -Scoop some onto the tiles using the trowel -Spread the grout over a small space -Remove excess grout -Clean off the haze once it is dry

Why we seal grout Grout will absorb liquids

Images GROUT FLOAT NOTCHED TROWEL TILE NIPPER TILE CUTTER

Advantages to using a concrete back board Greater load capacity Created for adhesion Waterproof Good load bearing qualities

The advantages of using a mortar bed

What is a jury stick To make a jury stick, lay your tile in a straight line on the floor using the proper spacing for your grout joints. Be sure to include any pattern or accent tile you will be using. Mark the tile and grout joint spacing on the stick.

How to lay tiles on a wall Cut straight lines with a tile cutter or tub saw. Sometimes you won’t be able to trowel the adhesive directly onto the wall, like around obstacles or for small cut tiles in a corner. That’s when you need to “back butter” the tiles individually. Spread the adhesive on the back of the tile with a notched trowel.

How to cut out ceramic tiles around hot and cold water pipes Determine the tile layout Turn off what electricity there might be Cut some paper to the tiles size Mark the profile to the paper Cut and place it over the tile Use a tile saw to cut out the outline

Where should you use caulking Around insulation or when needing to seal something.