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Accessibility and support Application guides

	We recommend that floor tiling is set out from the middle of the floor, so that any cuts are to the outside of the layout. Spread an area of adhesive with a solid-bed notched floor trowel and firmly press the first tile into the adhesive.

	When you're starting a new area of tiling, it is important to check that the tile is correctly bedded into the adhesive without any voids. Use a trowel to lift the tile to check coverage.

	Make sure the adhesive is evenly applied and in contact with the tile and base so that you will get long term adhesion and performance. If necessary, re-trowel the adhesive and replace the tile firmly into the adhesive bed.

	When you get to the edge of the tiled area, check the measurement to assess any irregularity in the wall and the cut required.

	Set the edge tile upside down and mark the cut on the reverse. This should then be transferred to the tile face before you start to cut. Set the cut edge to the room edge.

	Floor tiles should be cut using a tile cutter. After you've made the measurement, scribe and break the tile using the cutter.

	If you have any awkward shapes to fit tiles around, such as pipes or other room fittings, using tile nippers to shape the tiles. You can smooth off irregularities in the cut with a tile file.

	When the adhesive is dry – usually within 24 hours – the floor can be grouted. Spread grout over the tile area, working it well into the joints with a spreading tool. Clean off excess grout in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

		We recommend you wear protective goggles when cutting tiles to make sure you don't get any fragments and dust in your eyes.

JOHNSON TILES - WALL & FLOOR TILES

Glazed tiles manufactured by Johnson Tiles in sizes 30 x 30cm, 36 x 27.5cm, 40 x 30cm, 43 x 43 cm and 60 x 30 cm are suitable for both wall and floor applications.

Wall tile usage can be in any internal application whereas floor tile usage is limited to domestic and light commercial installations. Domestic uses include bathrooms, en suites, hallways, conservatories and kitchens. Light commercial would include bathrooms and en suites, e.g. in hotels, business premises.

When using as floor tiles, solid bed fixing must be achieved. These tiles should not be used as a floor tile in areas subject to frequent wetting or in commercial kitchens. Under these conditions a more slip resistant floor tile is required, e.g. Kerastar Discface. When considering flooring usage in kitchens, hallways and conservatories, the PEI rating (abrasion resistance) should be taken into account. Tiles with a PEI rating 3 / 4 are suitable. As a “rule of thumb”, the darker the glaze colouration, the lower the PEI rating.

If the floor tiles are to be used where there is direct access from outside, then suitable barrier mats should be positioned to prevent the transfer of scratching dirt. Timber Floors – If the tiles are to be fixed to a timber base, the floor should be overlaid with marine ply of minimum thickness 15 mm. which has been sealed on the back side and edges. The ply should be screw fixed at 30 cm. centres and a flexible adhesive and grout are recommended. Solid bed fixing must be achieved.

As with all glazed floor tiles, they are inherently more slippery when wet and due care should be exercised. Any spillages should be cleaned immediately to reduce any risk. Cleaning of glazed floor tiles should be done with a neutral solution following the manufactures instruction. It is important to rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water as it is the rinsing process that removes the dirt.

Brick Bond Fixing – For 60 x 30cm tiles, we would recommend using the Johnson 1/3 bonding method in order to minimise any shadowing effect due to minor lipping.