Things You'll Need:
- Safety gear (gloves, eyewear)
- Porcelain tile
- Backer board
- Thin set or mortar
- Grout
- Spacers
- Tile snips
- Tile scorer
- Gloves
- Mortar trowel
- Sponge
- Screwdriver and screws
- Tile sealant
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Step 1
Attach backer board to your surface. If necessary, trim the backer board to fit your space. Then, simply screw the board to your surface.
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Step 2
Apply mortar to the backer board. Using your mortar trowel, apply liberal amounts of mortar to the backer board in a semi-circle pattern. Start from a section farthest away from you or the door, and work toward the door or closer to yourself. This will help you avoid having to lean or step on tiles you just laid. Work the mortar in sections of no more than five tiles at a time, to avoid mortar setting up and drying as you work.
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Step 3
Lay the porcelain tiles. Gently lay the tiles on the mortar, placing spacers between each tile as you go. If you reach an area that requires tiles to be cut, either use the tile snips or trim the entire tile with the scorer. Continue laying the tiles until your project is completed. Allow the mortar to dry, typically 24 to 48 hours.
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Step 4
Apply the grout. Using a putty knife, spread the grout liberally into the cracks between the tiles. As you work, take a damp sponge and wipe excess grout from the face of the tiles. Be careful not to remove the grout from between the tiles. Beginning from the farthest edge from the door or yourself and work toward the closest section. Allow the grout to dry for 24 to 48 hours.
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Step 5
Seal the porcelain tiles. Using a sponge or a mop, liberally apply the sealant. Allow this to dry, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
