The wall should be strong and flat. Surface should be smooth. The wall should not be waxed/painted. Wall should be clean and dry if the tiling has to be done on plywood. The Surface of wall should be sealed with 50% volume mixture of PVA and water.
Tiles Preparation
Mix the tiles with different cartons which help in fine blending of shades. Ample lighting should be provided. Each should be spread and mixed on the floor to check for any variation, mixing of tiles brings harmony to shade by avoiding obvious patches. Prior to fixing, tiles should be immersed in water for 15 / 20 minutes.
Tiles Laying
Apply a high quality ceramic adhesive on the wall and place the tiles starting from the corner. Apply even pressure on the four corners of tiles to ensure adhesion of tiles to substrate. Cover the Area of wall that can be done without cutting tiles and leave it for at least 12 hours. Cover the rest of area with measured and cut tiles as per requirement.
Temping Process
To ensure the proper contact of tile with the wall, evenly tamp the tiles with a rubber mallet tamp.
Applying Grout
After 24 Hours of Laying of tiles, the grouting should be done. Always use good quality grout. Apply the grout diagonally between the tiles using a sponge to fill the gaps between the tiles, Fill the joints with grouts as directed by Grout manufactures, Clean and wipe the surplus grout with a sponge, or as indicated by manufactures.
Curve Cutting
To fill around the curve surface of wash basin etc. measure and mark the curve on cardboard and place the cardboard on the tile to cut it.
Wall Requirements
The wall should be strong and flat. Surface should be smooth. The wall should not be waxed/painted. Wall should be clean and dry if the tiling has to be done on plywood. The Surface of wall should be sealed with 50% volume mixture of PVA and water.
Tiles Preparation
Mix the tiles with different cartons which help in fine blending of shades. Ample lighting should be provided. Each should be spread and mixed on the floor to check for any variation, mixing of tiles brings harmony to shade by avoiding obvious patches. Prior to fixing, tiles should be immersed in water for 15 / 20 minutes.
Tiles Laying
Apply a high quality ceramic adhesive on the wall and place the tiles starting from the corner. Apply even pressure on the four corners of tiles to ensure adhesion of tiles to substrate. Cover the Area of wall that can be done without cutting tiles and leave it for at least 12 hours. Cover the rest of area with measured and cut tiles as per requirement.
Temping Process
To ensure the proper contact of tile with the wall, evenly tamp the tiles with a rubber mallet tamp.
Applying Grout
After 24 Hours of Laying of tiles, the grouting should be done. Always use good quality grout. Apply the grout diagonally between the tiles using a sponge to fill the gaps between the tiles, Fill the joints with grouts as directed by Grout manufactures, Clean and wipe the surplus grout with a sponge, or as indicated by manufactures.
Curve Cutting
To fill around the curve surface of wash basin etc. measure and mark the curve on cardboard and place the cardboard on the tile to cut it.