giorbello G8648 24 Inch Matte Porcelain Stone Look Floor and Wall Tile Installation Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Giorbello
Table of Contents
giorbello G8648 24 Inch Matte Porcelain Stone Look Floor and Wall Tile
Essential Tools
- Tile Float
- Notched Trowel 1/4-inch x 1/1-inch Square
- 1/16″ – 1/8″ Tile Spacers
- Large Format Porcelain Tile Mortar
- Porcelain Tile Clamps
- Margin Trowel
- Tile Leveling Wedge and Clips -1/16″- 1/8″ Thickness
- Sanded Porcelain Tile Grout
- 5 Gallon Bucket
- Mortar and Grout Mixer or Power Drill Accessory Equivalent
Recommended
- Porcelain tile may be cut using a dry cutting tool, it is recommended to use a wet tile saw for the best results.
- Select the proper diamond tipped blade designed for cutting porcelain tile.
Shower & Bathroom
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Waterproofing Membrane is Required for Shower Stalls
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Large Format Porcelain Tile Mortar is Recommended for Shower
Installations – Ensure Tile Mortar is Compatible with Waterproofing Membrane. -
Uncoupling waterproof membranes require a specific mortar to set the membrane in place, reference manufacturer specifications.
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Expansion joints are important for showers. There must be a clean, straight, open joint (1/8″-1/4″) at all changes in plane which include inside corners, floor to wall, wall to ceiling, and columns.
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100% Silicone sealant rated for adherence to glass tile is.
recommended to fill expansion joints or changes in surface plane. -
Sealing the tile grout helps repel moisture and dirt for easier cleaning and maintenance.
Backsplash & Flooring
- Establish a Layout using either grid paper or using a chalk line, so the layout design meets each end of the install area squarely, or in the desired pattern.
- Preparing the installation surface to accept new tile by ensuring the surface is clean, uniform and level. Avoid installing over pre-existing floor coverings.
- Tile Wedges and clamps ensure the tile is evenly level with the surrounding tile pieces, it is important to consider the width of the wedge or clamp to accommodate the desired grout spacing.
- Waterproofing is recommended to use for bathroom floors, as it is common for water to collect after shower use, tile grout is not 100% watertight.
- Grout and Tile Sealer is not required but will help in repelling dirt and moisture, making for easier cleaning and maintenance.
- Sanded Grout is recommended for use with porcelain tile, it is generally more durable and stable for use with wider grout lines 1/8″or greater.
