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.

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. 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. Holding devices are effective aids but can make the installation a slow going process. Large format tile installation requires particular attention to proper substrate preparation grout joint sizing trowel selection and mortar coverage.

When installing large format tile you ll want to use a 1 2 x 1 2 square notched trowel. 10mm 10mm v notch trowe. Full and complete mortar coverage is an essential part of large format tile installations. Maximum deviation from flatness of 1mm per 2 meters length measured.

Heavy large format tiles used on wall applications are best installed using non sag adhesives. Special device for the plate s pulling over. Troweling the mortar onto the wall. Large format tile must be installed on a level substrate.

Without the proper coverage the tile and gout become susceptible to cracking along with a loss of bond to the tiles. These require the use of spacers or temporary holding devices during installation. Making sure you use the right one correctly for your large format installation is essential. 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.

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. 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. Other thinset mortars such as dry set portland cement and latex portland cement may also be used to install large format wall tile.

When installing large format tiles and planks it is vital to adhere to the recommended grout line widths recommended patterns and all installation guidelines. Tcna recommends medium bed mortars for large format floor installs. When installing large format tile there must be at least 90 mortar contact and a minimum grout joint of 3 16.