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Installing 12x24 floor tile.
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Unless it is a premixed.
If you re using small format tiles such as those 8 by 8 inches and smaller the tiles may come with built in lugs that make spacers unnecessary if you want a standard look tile installers recommend grout lines of 1 16 inch for walls and 1 8 inch for floors.
When installing a tile floor you will need a tile cutter a rubber mallet tile spacers a level a tile trowel and thin set mortar or another type of mortar.
Lay the first tile square at the crossing of the reference lines.
For best results lightly press and twist the tiles to get full contact between the mortar and the tile.
Large format tiles such as a 12x24 are becoming popular in today s modern homes.
Ceramic tiles measuring 12 by 24 inches can be installed on either floors or walls.
Or maybe you just want to know what is involve to determine if you want to do it yourself or hire an installer.
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Where they are installed makes the biggest difference as to the type of adhesive used.
Installing 12x24 tiles can be a little tricky compared to smaller tiles but with a little planning and a few tricks up your sleeve this can be a great diy project even if you don t have a ton of tiling experience.
Thin set is cement based but some mortars are labeled as non modified and require a latex polymer admixture.
This also helps to set the tile in the mortar.
Plus all the tips to avoid ending up with ugly cuts in the doorways.
With the mortar spread it s time to begin laying tile.