Installing Large Format Tile On Walls

Don t take any risks and always use the floating and buttering method when installing large format tiles.

Installing large format tile on walls.

Without the proper coverage the tile and gout become susceptible to cracking along with a loss of bond to the tiles. Large format tile installation requires particular attention to proper substrate preparation grout joint sizing trowel selection and mortar coverage. Tcna recommends medium bed mortars for large format floor installs. Troweling the mortar onto the wall.

When installing large format tile you ll want to use a 1 2 x 1 2 square notched trowel. Tcna also recommends full coverage on the back of the tile. To achieve a full coverage start by using the appropriate trowel and troweling technique. First apply the adhesive onto the back of the slab with a 3mm tile trowel.

Holding devices are effective aids but can make the installation a slow going process. 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. Heavy large format tiles used on wall applications are best installed using non sag adhesives. 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 tiles and planks it is vital to adhere to the recommended grout line widths recommended patterns and all installation guidelines. Making sure you use the right one correctly for your large format installation is essential. Check the laying substrate has no cracks it is homogeneous and mature totally clean and flat. Large format tile must be installed on a level substrate.

For all of msi s rectangular tiles a minimum of a 1 3 or more off set with 1 8 grout joint size is recommended for rectified tiles and a 3 16 grout joint for non rectified. 10mm 10mm v notch trowe. 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. Special device for the plate s pulling over.

These require the use of spacers or temporary holding devices during installation. 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. Full and complete mortar coverage is an essential part of large format tile installations.