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  • Page 1

    Floor Tiling Installation Guide Ancillar y Products A full range of high quality fixing and sealing products, researched and developed to meet Fired Earth standards, are available for both professional and DIY use. Read the instructions on the packaging of Adhesives, Grouts and Sealants very carefully . W ebsite - www .f iredearth.com All our insta[...]

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    Floor Tiling Installation Guide Contents Substrates 4 Planning 6 Fixing 7 Cutting 8 Sealing 9 Grouting 1 0 Terracotta Tiles 1 1 Presealed Terracotta, Geometric, Roman Mosaic and Encaustic Tiles 13 Slate and Lubelska Bricks 14 Natural Stone Tiles and Mosaics 15 P orcelain and Glass Tiles 16 External Floor Tiling 16 Glossary 16 Product Selector 1 18 [...]

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    5 Substra tes If your tiling is to last, it is essential that the surface onto which the tiles are to be laid is sound. Careful consideration must be given to the floor surface to confirm that the surface is level, clean, dry , free of dust, grease and any loose material. Y our tiler must confirm the suitability of the subfloor before tiling. Sand [...]

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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. Grout joints 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 Fi[...]

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    9 8 C utting Due to the thickness and make-up of the majority of Fired Earth floor tiles, it is recommended that either a diamond cutter or an angle grinder is used to cut the tiles. Water cooled diamond cutters are available from tool hire shops. Please wear suitable protective eyewear and protective clothing when cutting tiles. P orcelain tiles r[...]

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    Grouting Grouting refers to the process of filling the spaces between the individual tiles and thus completing the floor surface. Before grouting can commence, the adhesive used must have cured, which usually takes between 12–24 hours for Fired Earth Floor Adhesive* and 3 hours for Fired Earth Fastset Adhesive*. The depth of adhesive, ambient tem[...]

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    P ammets because salt pits cannot be 'blended in' without the use of wax polish. Maintenance Terracotta floors should be swept or vacuumed regularly to remove all loose dirt. It is important to use the correct Fired Earth products when maintaining your floor , as these have been formulated to both clean the floor and be gentle on the seal[...]

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    15 14 Slate and Lubelska Bricks Sealing Before grouting apply one or two coats of Fired Earth Stone Shield* using a clean, fluff-free cloth. Allow approximately 2 hours between applications and do not apply more sealer than can be fully absorbed by the tiles within 20 minutes. Surplus sealer should be removed with white spirit. Lubelska Bricks can [...]

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    17 P orcelain and G lass Tiles These tiles do not require any sealing or finishing products. After grouting, the tiles should be polished with a soft, clean cloth to remove any remaining grout film. The grout can be sealed with MN Stain Stop* to prevent staining. Maintenance Clean your floor with an MN Easy Care* when required. Colour change - As t[...]

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    Substrate Sand and Cement Screed Concrete/Brickwork Timber Floorboards (sound and secure) Timber Floorboards overlaid with WBP Plywood (min depth 18mm) Timber Floating Floors Quarry , Clay , Glazed Tiles Vinyl Tiles, Flooring Grade Asphalt (internal use only) Underfloor Heating Watch P oints New concrete should be allowed to dry for at least 6 week[...]

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    Substrate Sand and Cement Screed Concrete/Brickwork Timber Floorboards (sound and secure) Timber Floorboards overlaid with WBP Plywood (min depth 18mm) Timber Floating Floors Quarry , Clay , Glazed Tiles Vinyl Tiles, Flooring Grade Asphalt (internal use only) Underfloor Heating Watch P oints New concrete should be allowed to dry for at least 6 week[...]

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    Product Sealant Finish Cleaner Maintenance Terracotta (inc. Reclaimed terracotta) Fired Earth Linseed Sealer* Wax paste (high protection/high maintenance/ colour enhancer) Cotto Rapid (low maintenance, less protective)* For waxed floors, use Fired Earth Super Floor; for Cotto Rapid floors, use Clean Stone 1* For waxed floors it is advisable to appl[...]