Wall tiles

First decide on the layout of the tiles. There are lots of different ways to lay out the field tiles and complementary decorative items. The classic way is with the tiles fixed vertically and a line of strips at dado height. But you can also turn the tiles so that they are landscape format and then offset them as if you were laying bricks. Blocks and bands of contrasting colours can also highlight features and look very effective in some rooms.

Preparation for tiling

Before fixing your wall tiles it is important that you have a clean, dry, flat surface to work on. Remove all wall coverings, paint, old adhesives or other debris to ensure a sound base for tiling. The surface should be as flat as possible.

Inspect your tiles

Tile-dealerhq only supply new and First quality tiles but Please inspect your tiles before installation.Please verify shade calibre and grading.It is recommended that sufficient tiles are purchased at the same time. Mix tiles from various boxes.Don't fit 1 box at a time.We can only exchange tiles that have not been fitted.Tiles that have been fitted are deemed to be acceptable

and are non refundable.

Cutting Guidelines

We recommend the use of protective goggles while cutting tiles.

Straight cuts

Using a tile cutter, score the glazed side of the tile. Place the scored line over a matchstick keeping the glazed surface up. Press both sides firmly to ensure a clean break. (1)

Round Cuts

Setting out your tiles

Use a spirit level and baton to ensure a level base. Using a baton as a guide apply tiles from the centre of the wall out, resulting in the corner tiles being the same size alternatively, if the corner is of visual importance, use the corner as a starting point and tile away from it. Leave an equal gap between tiles for grouting. (3)

Fixing your tiles

Apply sufficient adhesive to the wall (4) with a suitable notched trowel (5) that will allow you to place the tiles whilst the adhesive is still fresh. To check the adhesive is still fresh, touch it with your fingers. If they come away clean the adhesive will need to be removed and reapplied. Use tile spacers to ensure an equal joint between tiles (6). Allow the adhesive to dry, normally 24 hours before grouting, unless you are using a rapid setting adhesive.

Grouting the tiled surface

Mix your grout as specified by the manufacturer and apply with a grouting tool. Work the grout firmly into the joint diagonally across the tiles. Ensure that the grout fills the joint to the full depth. Remove excess grout with the grouting tool and finish the joint with a suitable wet sponge. Finally, polish with a clean dry cloth (7-8).

Movement joints

All corner joints and abutments to baths, shower trays, kitchen work tops, etc. should not be grouted but filled with silicone sealant, which will act as a flexible movement joint.

(1) Press both sides firmly to ensure a clean break

(2) Using a tile nibbler carefully break small sections away until required shape is achieved

(3) Leave an equal gap between tiles for grouting

(4) Apply sufficient adhesive to the wall

(5) Apply sufficient adhesive to the wall with a suitable notched trowel

(6) Use tile spacers to ensure an equal joint between tiles

(7) Remove excess grout with the grouting tool and finish the joint with a suitable wet sponge

(8) Finally, polish with a clean dry cloth

Floor tiles

Preparation for tiling

Ensure that the floor to be tiled is clean, dry and level. Floorboards must be overlaid with 0.5" (12mm) exterior quality plywood, screwed at 12" (300mm) intervals. Old tiles must be securely fixed down and free from polish. New floor surfaces must be sealed.

Cutting Guidelines

We recommend the use of protective goggles while cutting tiles.

Straight cuts

Using a floor tile cutter, score the glazed side of the tile. Place the scored line over a matchstick keeping the glazed surface up. Press both sides firmly to ensure a clean break (1).

Round Cuts

Score the tile as above. Using a tile nibbler carefully break small sections away until required shape is achieved (2). To smooth rough edges use a tile file. Always file away from the glazed surface OR Buy one of our extensive range of tile cutters by Plasplugs and make your life easier.

Setting out

Mark out two centre lines at right angles across the floor. Place the tiles along both lines, with a minimum of 5mm grouting gap between each tile, adjusting to give an equal space at each end to avoid narrow cuts. Ensure you have sufficient tiles to cover the area and mix tiles from a number of boxes to give an acceptable blend of colour.

Fixing

Use a quality tile adhesive product from Granfix Fast Set flexible floor tile adhesive which is normally suitable for the floor surface on which you are working and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Spread adhesive over an area of approx. 0.5 sq m to a depth of approx 6mm (0.5"). Ensure the tiles are laid with the lines on the back of the tiles running in the same direction. Clean surplus adhesive from the face of tiles immediately.

Grouting

Allow plenty of time for the tile adhesive to set before applying Granfix Maxigrout for excellent

tile grout joints

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