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Tips for Laying Ceramic TilesTo ensure a quality installation, it is important to draw exact and visible working lines on the area as a guide before starting to place the tiles. An ideal layout will have full size tiles in high visibility areas with border tiles that are at least 1/2 tile or more. First, do a trial run of the layout by placing dry tiles from the two most visible walls to see which would work best in the area. You can adjust the row by moving the width of half a tile if the tiles at the end of each row are less than half a tile width, ensuring that the cut tiles will have a width of more than half a tile. Check if the corner you are working from is square; if not, battens should be nailed to the floor about a tile width from an exact square corner by using a frame square and chalk lines. Establish the line closest to the wall by drawing a line about one tile length away from the wall along both corner walls. Another line should be drawn parallel to it that is about the thickness of two grout lines; this gives an allowance for the grout line along the wall and the next row of tiles. From that line, nail a batten made from 1"x2" or 1"x3" along it, checking if the battens are straight and form a right angle. This makes a good position to start running the tiles, and when the tiles have been laid, the battens can be removed and tiling can commence along the edges. Cuff the tiles if needed, but remember to always leave room for the grout line. It is always a good idea to be very careful when laying tiles. If you need help, do not hesitate to consult with your local tile dealer who can provide assistance with any problem that might happen during installation.
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