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How many tiles do I need...
To work out
the number of tiles you need: Multiply the
width of your room or roof by the depth,
this will give you sq.in, then divide by
the the coverage of the tiles. Example:
For a roof ( 1 side) 17" x 10"
this would give you 170 sq.in, divide by
the tile coverage (Viscountess Roof
Slates) 59 sq.in and round up to the next
whole number, in this case 3. |
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How do I cut and fix the tiles ...
To cut the
tiles use either a small craft saw or
junior hacksaw. It is important that you
DO NOT use a knife as this will cause them
to split at the edge. Use a sandpaper
block or emery board for smoothing edges.
Use a small amount of PVA wood glue to fix
them and wipe any surplus glue away with a
damp cloth. |
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How do I lay floor tiles ...
First make a
template of the room using thin card (
cereal box is ok ). You then stick the
tiles onto the template by starting at the
front row using a small amount of PVA glue
on each tile, ensure that each tile butts
up against the previous tile. Wipe any
surplus glue off straight away with a damp
cloth. Should you need to cut a tile then
use either a craft or junior hacksaw. If
you are laying the Octagonal tiles with
the small inserts, glue the insert in
whole on the edges and leave the glue to
dry, when dry sand it level using an emery
board or sandpaper block. |
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How do I grout the floor tiles ...
This applies
to single colour tiles only, we do not
recommend grouting of the 2 colour or Octagonal
tiles. Once you have finished laying all
your tiles you will need to seal them before
you begin grouting, this is to prevent the
colour from the tile mixing with the
grouting. To seal the tiles you will need a
mixture 1/3rd PVA glue to 2/3rd water, mix
well and apply to the whole floor with a
small artists brush. Once dry, mix a small
quantity of grout mixture with water until
it is a nice creamy consistency. Apply the
grout mixture with a damp cloth in a
circular motion, small area at a time (
3" x 3" ), then remove the surplus
grout mixture using a clean damp cloth.
Continue the same process until you have
grouted the complete floor, leave to dry. |
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