Neostile 2.0 Ash 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified

Installation Guide – Neostile 2.0 Ash 12×24 Porcelain Tile Natural Rectified

Important Advisory

Always follow the product manufacturer’s instructions, local building codes, and recognized industry standards (ANSI A108/A118 and TCNA guidelines). Confirm substrate suitability, flatness, movement accommodation, and waterproofing/drainage where required.

Step 1: Layout & Planning

• Verify the substrate is clean, dry, structurally sound, and flat within tolerances appropriate for 12×24 tile.
• Plan the layout by dry-laying tiles and centering the pattern to minimize small perimeter cuts.
• Blend material from multiple boxes to distribute shade and pattern variation evenly.
• Select spacers and a joint width compatible with rectified tile; include movement joints per TCNA EJ171.

Step 2: Tile Installation

• Use a polymer‑modified thinset mortar suitable for porcelain tile and the project conditions.
• Key mortar into the substrate, comb with an appropriate notched trowel, and back‑butter tiles as needed to improve coverage.
• Set tiles with a slight back‑and‑forth motion to collapse ridges and achieve the coverage required by location and service (typically 80–95%).
• Use a leveling system where appropriate to help minimize lippage on larger units.
• Allow the mortar to cure per manufacturer instructions before grouting or light traffic.

Step 3: Cutting

• Cut with a wet saw using a premium diamond blade rated for porcelain.
• Mark and support cuts carefully to reduce chipping.
• Ease sharp cut edges where they will be exposed.

Step 4: Joint Filling

• Choose a grout compatible with porcelain and the selected joint width; follow manufacturer guidelines for mixing, application, and curing.
• Fully pack joints with a rubber float, clean diagonally, and remove haze promptly with clean water.
• Use appropriate sealant at movement joints and changes of plane; do not grout these areas.
• Protect the installation from traffic until grout has cured.

Step 5: Cleaning & Maintenance

• Clean routinely with a pH‑neutral cleaner suitable for porcelain tile; avoid harsh acids or abrasives.
• Use walk‑off mats and felt pads to limit tracked grit and scratching.
• Follow mortar and grout manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations; seal cementitious grout if advised.

Disclaimer

Installation should be performed by qualified professionals. Verify actual materials, lot variations, and application suitability before installation. Stone Market USA is not responsible for issues arising from improper installation, handling, or site conditions.