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Installing 12x24 floor tile.
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Thin set is cement based but some mortars are labeled as non modified and require a latex polymer admixture.
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Large format tiles such as a 12x24 are becoming popular in today s modern homes.
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.
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Aside from the design variety this rectangular tile can fill up space more efficiently so you don t need as many pieces as the smaller sized tiles.
With the mortar spread it s time to begin laying tile.
Where they are installed makes the biggest difference as to the type of adhesive used.
Lay the first tile square at the crossing of the reference lines.
This also helps to set the tile in the mortar.
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.
For regular format tiles between 12 by 12 and 16 by 16 inches you can stay with those measurements or go up to 3 16 depending on the.
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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.
For best results lightly press and twist the tiles to get full contact between the mortar and the tile.