Installing Large Format Tile On Walls

Heavy large format tiles used on wall applications are best installed using non sag adhesives.

Installing large format tile on walls.

When installing large format tiles and planks it is vital to adhere to the recommended grout line widths recommended patterns and all installation guidelines. Without the proper coverage the tile and gout become susceptible to cracking along with a loss of bond to the tiles. To achieve a full coverage start by using the appropriate trowel and troweling technique. Special device for the plate s pulling over.

Making sure you use the right one correctly for your large format installation is essential. Tcna also recommends full coverage on the back of the tile. Tcna recommends the use of mortars meeting ansi a118 4 a118 15 improved performance cement mortar and a118 11 for plywood surfaces for these installations. When installing large format tile there must be at least 90 mortar contact and a minimum grout joint of 3 16.

When installing large format tile you ll want to use a 1 2 x 1 2 square notched trowel. Large format tile installation requires particular attention to proper substrate preparation grout joint sizing trowel selection and mortar coverage. Full and complete mortar coverage is an essential part of large format tile installations. 10mm 10mm v notch trowe.

Other thinset mortars such as dry set portland cement and latex portland cement may also be used to install large format wall tile. Don t take any risks and always use the floating and buttering method when installing large format tiles. Large format tile must be installed on a level substrate. Ng kütahya seramik porselen kutahya ceramics and bv tile and stone have teamed up to bring you a video on how to apply and install their large format 48 x96.

Check the laying substrate has no cracks it is homogeneous and mature totally clean and flat. Maximum deviation from flatness of 1mm per 2 meters length measured. Yes porcelain and natural stone tile manufacturers recommend the use of a polymer modified mortar for installation of large format tile to concrete plywood and synthetic membrane surfaces. This will make sure that the ridges of the mortar collapse when setting the tile and give you the required 85 or more of coverage.

These require the use of spacers or temporary holding devices during installation. First apply the adhesive onto the back of the slab with a 3mm tile trowel. Troweling the mortar onto the wall.