Advice for laying Ceramics
To obtain a smooth surface
• Do a simulation of the laying starting from the top (without forgetting the width of the joints). This will tell you how many tiles will need cutting at the bottom.
• Cut these tiles using a diamond disk.
Fixing the tiles
• Using a V-notched spatula start by spreading the adhesive where the topmost row of tiles will be, never more than half a square meter at a time.
• Place then push firmly to fix the first tile against the wall.
• Tap on it gently with a mallet to secure it.
• Do not forget to use tile-spacers (3 to 4 mms) to be placed between each tile to obtain joints of equal size.
• Once the first row is fixed check the flatness of the surface you have tiled then spread the adhesive for the next row.
• Continue like this to the end.
Before the adhesive is completely dry (12 hours) remove the tile-spacers.
Grouting
• Work fast to avoid the joints drying
• Remove the tile-spacers then leave to dry all night
• The next morning spread the grout over the tiled surface pushing it into the gaps with a rubber grout float.
• Clean the surface of the tiles as you go with a damp sponge then with a dry cloth to remove traces of the grout
This advice is given merely as an indication and does not engage our responsibility in any way.