When installing large format tiles and planks it is vital to adhere to the recommended grout line widths recommended patterns and all installation guidelines.
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Tcna recommends medium bed mortars for large format floor installs.
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For all of msi s rectangular tiles a minimum of a 1 3 or more off set.
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Large format tile must be installed on a level substrate.
Having a flat or plumb substrate is also critical.
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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.
Don t take any risks and always use the floating and buttering method when installing large format tiles.
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Large format tile installation requires particular attention to proper substrate preparation grout joint sizing trowel selection and mortar coverage.
Licensed general contractor and tv host david sheinkopf gives some tips on the proper techniques and tools to keep in mind when installing large format tile.
Tcna also recommends full coverage on the back of the tile.
When installing large format tile there must be at least 90 mortar contact and a minimum grout joint of 3 16.
The weight of a large format stone tile can cause it to sag or slip during installation on the wall.
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But this can be remedied by taking the following step.
Holding a bubble level to a straight six or eight foot board make sure that both walls and the floor are plumb vertical and level.
Heavy large format tiles used on wall applications are best installed using non sag adhesives.
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When installing large format tile you ll want to use a 1 2 x 1 2 square notched trowel.