It may seem easy but larger tiles are actually much harder to install correctly so i ll go over which products.
How to lay large tiles on walls.
So let s look at the basics of wall tile installation that will make everything go a lot smoother less frustrating and less costly.
Heavy large format tiles used on wall applications are best installed using non sag adhesives.
How to install large format tile.
Tcna recommends medium bed mortars for large format floor installs.
For proper bonding medium bed mortar should be used in installing tiles with a dimensional length greater than 20 x 20 large rectangles or tiles with greater dimensional thickness than normal.
Tcna also recommends full coverage on the back of the tile.
Consumers like the natural beauty of a large stone expanse and appreciate the easier maintenance resulting from fewer grouted joints.
If any side of the tile is over 15 then it is typically considered large format.
In this post we will go over how to install large format tile on a wall which is not much different then installing it on the floor.
Designers like the aesthetically pleasing open look it gives floors and walls in residential and commercial applications.
However wall tile installation has its own set of rules that you dare break at your own risk.
But large format tile also has its installation challenges.
For outdoor laying keep a 5mm wide joint.
After all the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff.
For starters lets go over what constitutes a large format tile.
Complete the laying operations using a suitable sealant while keeping at least a 3mm joint through the use of spacers 7 8.
Don t take any risks and always use the floating and buttering method when installing large format tiles.