Lesson 17

Tile Setting

 Tile Setting is considered by

many as a form of art.
The Flooring has been practiced
since the time of ancient Greece
and Rome.
Tiles that are often used as cover
walls and floor coverings are
available in different sizes, from
square tiles to complex mosaics.

Classification of Tools and Materials

per Job Requirement

Notched Trowels
The choice of notche towels depends on
the size of tiles.
These are used to spread and "comb"
adhesives onto the underlayment.

Notched Margin Trowel

 It is necessary when applying tiles.

It is used to make sure that the proper
depth of setting material to the surface is
applied.

Square Notched Towel

 Used for installing tiles on floors;

This is used for installing 16"square of less
tiles.

V-Notched Trowel

 Used for installing tiles on walls.

This trowel lays down less mortar, perfect
for wall applications.

Grout Float

Cutting Tools
The tile must be cut to fit againts walls,
tubs, toilets, electrical outlets, and other
spaces that needs to be tiled, and also to
be cut in holes in a tile to fit plumbing
fixtures.

Wet Tile Saw

 A wet tile saw utilizes a special carbide

blade.
It usually has diamond dusted on the edge
of it.

RotoZip

 RotoZip produces a range of spiral saw

systems for making precise cuts in a
variety of surfaces and materials, from
drywall to ceramic wall
The RotoZip spiral saw is capable of
performing a number of tasks.

Tile Scorer

 This kind of hand tool with hardened

metal, wheel scores the glazed surface of
the tile, then with applied pressure, cuts it.

Tile Nipper

Diamond Hole Saw Cutter

 Used to cut holes on plumbing fixtures.

Snap Cutter

 A simple handheld glass cutter capable of

scoring smooth surface glazes, allowing
the tile to be snapped.

Materials needed in Tile

Setting

Tiles
The tiles are grouped according to:
Group 1 is suitable for walls, bathroom
wals and floors
Group 2 tiles are generally used in house
areas like the living room and bedroom.
Group 3 tiles are for countertops, walls,
and floors
Group 4 and Group 5 are extra-durable
tiles made for commercial buildings.
factories, malls, and other public places.

Porcelain Tiles

 Porcelain tiles are remarkably durable tiles

as they forged in flames.
These tiles are good in enterways.

Ceramic Tiles

 Ceramic tiles are made from a mixture of

natural clays heated in kilns at high
temperatures, producing hard bisque.

Roof Tiles

 Roof tile is one of the most durable, longlasting roofing materials available.

Outdoor Tiles

 Outdoor tiles are used in walkways,

stepping stones, patios , walls mantels,
and sides of a swimming pool.

Granite

 Granite tiles are best to use for bathroom

or kitchen.

Pencil Tiles

 Pencil tiles are used as finishing piece

when ending the tile on backsplashes or
bathroom walls.

Glass Tile

 Glass tiles or mortar is translucent or

transparent.

Tile Trim

 Tile Trim provides walls, floors, and

countertops with finished edges and
conceals rough or poorly glazed tiles.

V-cap Tiles

 V-cap Tiles, or V-Tiles, are used to finish

the front edge of the tile countertops and
vanity tops.
V-cap tiles are installed after the other tile
counters have been placed.

Other Materials Used in Tile

Setting

Mastic oe Adhesive

 Mastic or Adhesive is a material used as a

sealant for plumbing or as a seal when
waterproofing a foundation wall.
This also used to fasten ceramic tile in
nonwet areas.

Grout

 Grout is a soft and pliable construction

material that fills the gaps between tiles
after they are set on the surfaces.

Other Tools Used in Tile

Setting

Tile Stripper

 Tile Stripper come in various types.

Each type has a different purpose, but
mostly are used for crapping off
undesirable coatings such as rust, scale
and adhesive.

 Bucket

 Contains water and aid in tiling and cleaning

of grout.

 Chalkline

 Used for making lines between two points and

intersecting lines to facilitate tile layout.

 Tape Measure

 Used for taking the liner

Tile Sponge

 Tile sponge are made specifically for

cleaning grout.

Float Knife

 This is used for grouting, together with the

tile sponge ang bucket.