Back Butter large Floor Tiles for a Better Bond
As homeowners are now showing a preference for larger tiles for flooring installations, it is becoming more important for installers to make sure they are giving each tile a good bond before placing it on the floor. We are hearing more stories from clients that they have loose tiles or “hollow” spots on the tiles on their floor where the bond was not sufficient enough to secure the tile to the substrate.
In order to prevent this problem from happening to you, take the time to trowel a thin layer of thin set on the back of each tile before you set it. Spread the mortar using the flat side of your trowel from the center of the tile out to the edge. Rotate the tile one-half turn and repeat the process until the back is evenly covered. When installing larger tiles on your floor, adding this step to your installation should eliminate the possibility of having any hollow or loose tiles down the line.
