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Process of Tile Installation

The document discusses the process of installing tiles which includes: preparing the surface by cleaning and smoothing it, laying out the tiles starting from the center and using spacers, applying adhesive using a trowel, cutting tiles as needed using tools like a tile cutter, setting tiles within the adhesive working from the center outwards, and grouting the joints by filling them with grout and smoothing with a sponge. Proper preparation, layout, application of adhesive and grout, and cleaning are essential for a successful tile installation.

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Process of Tile Installation

The document discusses the process of installing tiles which includes: preparing the surface by cleaning and smoothing it, laying out the tiles starting from the center and using spacers, applying adhesive using a trowel, cutting tiles as needed using tools like a tile cutter, setting tiles within the adhesive working from the center outwards, and grouting the joints by filling them with grout and smoothing with a sponge. Proper preparation, layout, application of adhesive and grout, and cleaning are essential for a successful tile installation.

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Process of

Tiles Installation
Palma, Christian Nathaniel R.
Parales, Marinel M.
BSCE 1A-S
Concepts: Revisited
What is tiles?
Types
Process of Tiles Installation
Tiles
Tiles is a form of furnishing that can be
used on interior walls, ceilings and floors.
Tiles can be made from almost any hard
and soft substances.
Tiles
Hard Tiles
 marble, clay, slate, metal, ceramic, stone
or glass
Soft Tiles
 Wool, cork, recycled paper and perlite
Common uses of tiles
 Bathrooms
 Laundries
 Kitchens
 Floors
 Walls
 Soundproofing
 Decorations
Are tiles easy to maintain?
Hard tiles are quite brittle and can crack and
break quite easily (so extra tiles are
needed).
Soft tiles may need their adhesive reapplied
occasionally because they will likely trap
dust and dirt more than hard tiles.
Advantages and disadvantages of tiles
installation
Advantages Disadvantages
Comes in variety of shapes, Time consuming to install
colours and sizes May need to be replaced
Suit all budget Soft tiles can trap dirt
Protect walls from moisture
damage
Decorative
Improve soundproofing and
acoustics
Things you’ll need in Tiling
 Cement Board  Tile cement of thinset
 Carbide-tipped scoring tool mortar
 Non-toxic floor cleaner  Trowel
 Rags  Rubber mallet
 Chalk string  Grout spacers
 Measuring tape  Grout
 Tile  Water
 5 gallon (18.9 L) bucket  Grout sealer
 Masonry float  Applicator brush or roller
Cement Board
Carbide-tipped Scoring Tool
Non-toxic Floor Cleaners/Rags
Chalk String
Measuring Tape
Tile
Bucket
Masonry Float and Trowel
Tile Cement of Thinset Mortar
Rubber Mallet
Grout Spacer
Grout Sealer
Applicator/Brush Roller
Process of Tile Installation
1. Preparing the surface
2. Beginning the layout
3. Applying adhesives
4. Cutting tiles (if needed)
5. Setting your tile
6. Grouting joints
Preparing the Surface
 Make sure your surfaces are clean, smooth, and dry
for best results.
 Remove any moldings, trim, or appliances that may
interfere with tile application and check the
doorjambs to make sure tile has clearance when
installed beneath.
 Identifying those potential complications in advance
will help your installation run smoothly.
Preparing the Surface
Beginning your Layout
 Start by marking the center point of each of the
walls in the room.
 Snap chalk lines between the center points of
opposite walls to pinpoint the center of the room.
 Starting at the center point, lay a row of loose tiles
along the center lines in both directions, using tile
spacers as you go for even, uniform joints. 
Beginning your Layout
 Once you reach the walls, you'll need to cut tiles for
a proper fit.
 If the cuts needed are smaller than half of a tile, you
can adjust the center line by snapping a new line a
half-tile size closer to the wall.
 If necessary, repeat this step along the intersecting
center line for a precise design.
Beginning your Layout
Applying the Adhesives
 As a general rule of thumb, be mindful to mix only
enough of the adhesive to be used within 30
minutes.
 Using the flat side of the trowel type recommended
on the adhesive package, spread a 1/4" coat on
the surface of one grid area without covering the
guidelines.
 Do not spread a larger area of your adhesive than
can be set in 15 minutes.
Applying the Adhesives
Cutting Tiles as Needed
Start by marking carefully measured cuts-to-
be with a pencil or felt-tip pen on the tile
surface. You can use a tile cutter to achieve
pinpoint straight or diagonal cuts. Make
masterful curved cuts with a nipper, chipping
away small pieces for best results.
Cutting Tiles as Needed
Setting your Tile
 Begin by installing tiles in the center of the room,
one grid at a time, finishing each grid before
moving on to the next. Within each grid, it will help
to start the first tile in the corner and work outward.
 Be sure to either insert spacers as each tile is set
or leave equal joints between tiles. Save the
perimeter tiles in each grid for last, leaving a
1/4th inch gap between the tile and wall.
Setting your Tile
Grouting Joints
 The last step is to "grout" or fill the joints and consolidate
your floor into one mass.
 Make only enough to use in a 30-minute period. As you
remove the tile spacers and spread grout on the tile
surface, use a rubber grout float or a squeegee to force it
down into the joints.
 Once you've let the grout set slightly for around 15 to 20
minutes, use a damp sponge to clean any residue from the
surface and smooth the grout joints..
Grouting Joints
 Make sure to rinse your sponge frequently and
change the water when needed.
 Polish with a soft cloth when the grout has dried
and haze forms on the tile surface, and rinse
again with sponge and clean water if necessary.
Give your newly grouted floor 72 hours before
any heavy use and at least three weeks before
applying sealers or polishes.
Grouting Joints
Grouting Joints
References:
 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wikihow.com/install-Floo
r-Tile%3famp=1
 www.mohawkflooring.com/tile/guides/tile-installation
 https://build.com.au/tiles
 https://www.mohawkflooring.com/tile/guides/tile-installation

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