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Step 4. When tiling commences you should

start at point ‘X’, so check that the lines you

have marked make a perfect right angle and

the side line runs parallel to the centre line.

The width of grout joints will vary between

3–12mm. Large joints will be necessary on

rustic tiles such as terracotta and slate.

Please refer to the Fired Earth price list for

recommended grout joints.

Roman Mosaic tiles should be butt jointed

(no allowance made for a grout joint)

except when used in a shower where a

narrow but impervious grout joint will 

be necessary. 

When fitting random sized tiles an area

should be 'dry laid' first to establish the

optimum joint width. Joint sizes may vary

from 2mm-10mm across the floor

depending on the mixture of tile sizes 

used and the pattern.

Mosaic tiles - Ensure that the sheets of

mosaic tiles are spaced so that once

grouted, no individual sheets can be

distinguished. 

Particular care is required when blending

individual sheets of mosaics, to ensure a

subtle blend of colour is achieved.

Damp tiles should be stored on end in a

well ventilated area to dry thoroughly

before fixing. This may particularly apply 

to Natural Stone, Lubelska Brick and

Reclaimed Terracotta and Encaustic tiles.

In general, the following weights apply to

the list of substrates, provided they are fixed

correctly and sound and stable;

Plaster - 20 kg/m

2

: Plasterboard - 32 kg/m

2

Brick/block/render - 40 kg/m

2

+

Tile Backer board/wbp plywood - 40 kg/m

2 

+

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Take the time to study the room and plan

your work. Tiling usually commences in the

corner furthest from the door. If there is

more than one door, it will be necessary to

decide which is the primary entrance. 

Consider how cuts will look against fixed

furniture etc. and through doorways.

Adjustments may be required to achieve 

the best results.

Please note: Where tiles have variable depths

e.g. Reclaimed Terracotta the thickest tile

including the adhesive should be taken as the

approximate floor height increase.

Step 1. Mark the centre line of the room

from the wall of the primary entrance to the

far end. You will need to measure and mark

the midpoints of walls A to B and C to D.

Join these two points with a taught chalk

line and mark.

Step 2. Mark the midpoint of the room by

measuring the centre of the line. From this

point, lay down tiles (without fixing them)

alongside the centre line, allowing for joints,

to see where the last whole tile will end.

Mark (with string or chalk) a line 1 to 2 at a

right angle alongside this last whole tile.

Step 3. Locate starting point ‘X’ by laying

down tiles along the new line 1 to 2 in the

same way as before, to see where the last

whole tile will end. Now mark your side line

3 to 4 at a right angle alongside this last

whole tile.

Before commencing tiling please ensure

you are familiar with the important notes

on page 3.

It is important to establish which way the

tiles are to be laid before any tiling is

started. Make sure the person fitting the

tiles knows what the tiles should look like.

‘Shuffle’ the batch to ensure that any

colour and tonal variations are well mixed.

Minor chips and blemishes should be

expected and are best used for cuts or well

mixed into the floor. 

Some of our tiles vary considerably in depth.

Where this is applicable, it is important to

grade the tiles before installation.

Some of our tiles require careful sealing

prior to installation. (See page 9 onwards)

Be certain that the tiles are suitable for the

application. 

midpoint

centre line

A

B

C

D

4

3

X

first tile position

1

2