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Step 1

Choosing A Thinset Mortar

Skim Coating The Substrate With Thinset Mortar

Step 2

Applying The Thinset Mortar Directly To The Tile

Thinset Mortar Applied Directly To The Substrate

Step 3

Setting The Tile

Skim Coating The Substrate With Thinset Mortar

Prior to installing your tile, skim a thin coating of thinset mortar onto
the substrate using the flat end of your thinset trowel. This will
maximize the mechanical bond between the thinset mortar bed and
the floor. The tile and mortar bed should be installed while this coating
is wet.

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Applying The Thinset Mortar Directly To Tile

Applying the thinset mortar to the tile instead of the floor will result in
a flatter and cleaner tile floor. Foundations tend to draw moisture
away from the mortar causing it to dry very quickly. Beginners will
benefit from this technique as they will have more time to work at a
slower pace. In addition, because this method of application offers
100% coverage, the risk of air pockets becoming trapped under the
tile are significantly reduced and the grout will also have a deeper,
more secure base. This technique is most effective for tiles larger
than 8" x 8" in size and is highly recommended for most vitrified
porcelain tile installations.

Mix the thinset mortar mix with water until it has the same consistency
of peanut butter. Properly mixed, it should stick easy to the tile and
hold it's shape with little or no sagging. Using your trowel, place a
softball size portion of thinset on the center of tile. Holding the trowel
at a slight angle, push down and away from the center of tile towards
each corner. Repeat this process until all corners have been evenly
skimmed with thinset.

It is important that the entire tile be evenly skimmed with thinset. This
means the depth of thinset mortar on your tile should not exceed the
depth of your trowel notch. Breakage of tile will occur if corners of tile
are not properly skimmed with thinset mortar.

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Thinset Mortar Applied Directly To Substrate

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Mix your thinset thoroughly, removing lumps, to the consistency of

peanut butter. Properly mixed, it should stick easy to the substrate
and hold it's shape with little or no sagging.

Holding the trowel at a slight angle, push down and away to spread
the thinset mortar. It is important that the thinset be evenly distributed
with the ridges of the mortar bed all following the same direction.

After the tile has been installed, you will need to use a pencil or other
similar device to remove the excess thinset mortar from within the
grout joints. This will help to provide a deeper base for the grout to
anchor itself in, resulting in a stronger joint.

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Setting The Tile

Install your tile making sure it is properly aligned with your guide lines.
Push down on tile firmly and evenly to properly seat the tile. A mallet
may also be used to tap the tile into place.

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