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.