As you press the adhesive will be flattened out.
How to install porcelain tile on the wall.
7 press the tile into the wall with a wooden board.
Before you think about setting the tile in place with mortar make sure that the layout is even from side to side in both directions.
Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly.
This will prevent excess mastic from drying or skimming over before you get the.
Spread the adhesive with the smooth side of your notched trowel and then go over it with the notched side to create ridges in the adhesive.
Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back.
Position the first tile or sheet of mosaic tiles into place on the wall at the center point of the layout.
Allow the tiles to dry according to adhesive directions in small areas so that you can concentrate on making the tiles straight.
Pick up the loose tiles and set them aside.
Apply the latex tile mastic to the wall or floor working in small areas no larger than three feet by three feet.
Align it carefully with the horizontal and vertical layout lines.
Use a notched trowel to spread thin set mortar over a 3 x 3 foot section.
How to install a ceramic tile floor.
For the average small wall tiles which are currently popular you will want to use a 1x4 square notch trowel.
Mortar a small spot and then place a tile.
To do so.
Starting in the center on one side of your reference line apply a coat of tile setting adhesive to an area about 3x3 feet square.