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[SIZE=-2][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]file size 64K[/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-3]Secure your starting battens in place, making sure they are straight and square with a spirit level. Always start in the centre of a wall and work to the edges, putting your final cut in. This is safe practice if your corners are out of line.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-3]Spread the tile adhesive with a notched spreader, evenly covering approximately 1 square metre at a time. (DO NOT dot the corners of a tile, this may cause crazing or cracking of the tile when the adhesive shrinks to pull the tile to the surface).[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-3]Place your tiles using a ‘sliding’ action. Use tile spacers between each tile for accurate and even spacing. Wipe away any excess adhesive with a cloth or sponge. Remember, do not pack the adhesive more than 4mm. This again (after shrinking) may cause your tiles to lip and buckle.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-3]For simple straight cuts, tiles can be scored with a tile cutter and then ‘snapped off’ to leave the desired size. We would either recommend a combination plier cutter or flat bed cutter to make cutting easier.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-3]If you only need to trim the edge of a tile, use a pair of tile nippers to ‘nibble off’ the excess. Make a paper template and use a tile saw for more complicated shapes. Remember, file down with a tile file those sharp edges for safety when grouting.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-3]Once the tiles are in place, allow the adhesive to dry for 24 hours before grouting. Use a grout spreader to push the grout into all the gaps. TOPP TIP - Do not grout any sooner - the tile adhesive cannot dry - hence tiles will be loose and may fall off.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-3]When all the grout is in place create a professional finish by wiping any excess grout at 45 degrees from the tile surfaces with a sponge. Finally, buff the tiles with a soft cloth. Using the 45 degrees motion will help keep the grout in the joint. Allow the surface to go hazy before polishing.[/SIZE][/FONT] :Always keep work tools away from children::Wear protective clothing when necessary::Beware of hidden pipes and cables::Beware of cut tile edges - they are sharp!
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