Plaster the surface of the floor to be tiled with smooth finish and complete the plastering and curing at least two weeks prior to tiling.
Before fixing tiles, lay them out in the desired pattern and make sure that they give acceptable blend of colour. Please note that certain amount of shade and size variation is inherent in the manufacturing tiles.
For fixing tiles on the floor, using sand and cement, follow the instructions given below: a) Use cement and sand mortar in the ratio of 1:4. Add some water to create a consistent paste. b) Once the mixing has been completed, do not add any further water and use the same within one hour c) Apply a 20-30 mm layer of bedding material over an area of 1 square meter at a time on the surface of the area. Apply fine slurry of pure cement to the back of the tile to ensure proper and full bedding. Press gently for even adherence at the back of the tile. DO NOT USE AN IRON HAMMER OR SOMÉ HEAVY MATERIAL TO PRESS THE TILE. FOR BEST RESULTS, WE RECOMMEND TO USE TILE-FIXING ADHESIVES. PLEASE FOLLOW THE TILE FIXING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ALONG WITH ADHESIVES.
Mark and lay out the tiles from the centre of the area to be tiled so that cut tiles, if any will be on the outer edges towards the wall.
It is advisable to maintain a gap of 1 mm to 2 mm between every two tiles to allow for possible expansion as per BIS/EN tolerance norms.
Complete the tile laying process by pressing the tiles firmly into place along the floor.
Allow 3-4 days for bed curing. After this period fill the joints with grout.
Fifteen minutes after finishing the grouting process, wipe off excess grout with a damp sponge and polish the tile with a soft and dry cloth for a clean surface. The tiles can also be cleaned by mild acid (However Hydrofluoric acid and its derivatives should not be used).
Kindly look for the Alphabets/Numbers or arrow logo on the back of the tile and follow the laying pattern as shown as above side panel.
All the tiles are coated with Protective wax and should be removed with lukewarm water after the interiors of the house are completed.
Please note that the Company does not accept any liability in case of problems arising out of non-adherence to the above fixing instructions.
Your beautiful flooring is now ready with the sparkling look.
Size, shade, & weight variations an inherent characteristic of this clay product, therefore variation if any, should be brought to us/our dealer’s notice prior to fixing the tiles, once tiles are fixed, we do not entertained any complain. Nothing in these instructions is a substitute for good workmanship and supervision.
