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Tiling Preparations

 
 
 
Tools
Which Trowel?
How Many Tiles?
How Much Tile Adhesive?
How Much Grout?
Surface Preparation
   
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Before you start tiling your walls and/or floor, make sure that you know which tools and materials you`ll require for the job. The surface preparation is also very important before you begin to tile. Here is a general guideline about how to prepare for your tiling project:

 

Tools
Tile spacers
Tile cutters or scoring tool
Tile nippers
Chalk line
Spirit level
Hammer
Tape measure
Straight edge
Beating block & rubber hammer (for floors)
Large firm sponge
Clean rags
Knee pads
Safety goggles
Disposable rubber gloves
Plastic buckets
Notched trowel/spreader
Mixing tool for cement base (electric drill slow speed, high torque 150-200rpm) and mixing paddle OR strong mixing stick for hand mixing.
Dust mask if cutting with power tool or mixing powders
   
Tiling A Preparation - Tiling - Interior - how to guide from Mitre 10 New Zealand.
 
 
 
 

Materials

 

Which Trowel?

Mosaics and smaller tiles – 4 x 4mm V notched

Wall tiles – 6 x 6mm square notched

Floor tiles flat backed - 6 x 6mm square notched

Floor tiles lugged – 8 x 8mm square notched.

  
 
 

How Many Tiles?

 
Tiles Needed
Area to be Tiled
100x100
150x150
200x200
300x300
1m2
100
45
25
12
2m2
200
90
50
23
3m2
300
135
75
34
4m2
400
180
100
45
5m2
500
225
125
56
6m2
600
270
150
67
7m2
700
315
175
78
8m2
800
360
200
89
9m2
900
405
225
100
10m2
1000
450
250
111

 		  
 
 

How Much Tile Adhesive?

Litres per m2
Trowel Size
Easy TileTM litres/sqm
4mm

1.0
6mm

1.5
8mm

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FlexitileTM 4 litre kit
-
2.1
-
FulaflexTM

5kg bag

20kg bag

 

-

-

 

2.0

8.0

 

1.7m2

6.7m2

 		  
 
 

How Much Grout?

Grout Powder - kg per square metre. Use Fuller Latex GroutTM for walls and for grout lines up to 6mm wide and use Fuller Floor GroutTM for floors and wider grout lines.

 

 
Grout Line Width mm
Tile Size mm
1.5
3.0
6
10
25 x 25
0.75
1.5
-
-
100 x 100 x 6
0.65
1.3
2.6
-
150 x 150 x 6
0.3
0.6
1.2
-
200 x 200 x 6
0.28
0.56
1.12
-
200 x 200 x 10
0.47
0.95
2.0
3.1
300 x 300 x 10
-
0.7
1.35
2.6

 		  
 
 

Surface Preparation

 

Wooden Floors, Plywood and High Density Particle Board

Best method:

Hardies tile slate underlay fixed according to manufacturers instructions (use FlexitileTM or FulaflexTM for tile adhesive).

OR…

If the particle board floor is sound with floor joists at 400 centres and no deflection (bounce) when walked over, sand and seal with one coat of oil based sealer, (must use FlexitileTM as the tile adhesive).

 

 

Old Vinyl

(Floor must be sound as above) can be tiled over if it is fully bonded and heavily sanded back to remove any polish residue on the surface. Use FlexitileTM.

 

 

Concrete Floors

If not level you need a leveling coumpound. Don’t use tile adhesives for leveling. For small holes use cement plaster with bonding agent. (Tuffbond 4 in 1TM ). Make sure floor is very clean with no dirt, grime, grease, paint of other loosely adhering materials.

 

 

Walls

Must be firm, clean and sound. Wet areas must use Villaboard or Gib® Aqualine® and waterproof membrane to height of shower rose.

 

 

Benchtops

Ok to use MDF sealed.


Note: If tiling walls and floors, tile the floor first.

 

Click here for How To Guide on Tiling Walls

 

Click here for How To Guide on Tiling Floors


 
 
 
  Limitation of Liability
This project has been produced to provide basic information and our experienced staff are available either in-store, or via phone or email, to answer any questions you may have. As this information is generalised Mitre 10 is not responsible for the application of the principles in any particular case, as the contents of this project may need to be modified for the particular site and circumstances. Consumers should always ensure that they comply with any local body bylaws that pertain to any construction project and consult a qualified tradesperson where expert services are required. 		 

 

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