Ample lighting should be provided. Each box should be spread & mixed on the floor to check for any variation. Mixing of tiles brings harmony to shade by avoiding obvious patches.

The area to be tiled should be free from all kind of dust/grime etc. Surface should completely smooth & flat.

Prior to fixing, tiles should be immersed in water for 15/20 minutes.

The sand & cement ratio should be 3:1 with 3 parts of sand to 1 part cement. The cement quality should preferably be Grade 53. Approximately 1 inch (25mm) completely flat thick bed of mortar, free of air voids should be spread up to the workable reach of mason.

Avoid rich application of neat cement/mortar (application of rich cement mortar/cement may lead to cracks developing on tiles due to cement pinch).Tiles should be fixed on the bed by sliding & tamping with wooden or rubber mallet. Spacers between the tiles should be between 2-5mm as per the usage & area of application.

Remove spacers after 24 hours from laying the tile.

Fill the joints with grouts as directed by Grout manufacturers.

Make sure the tiling area is clean, flat & free from dust & any loose debris. Ample lighting should be provided.

A thin bed of adhesive should be prepared, with approximately 2-3mm thickness

Always prepare adhesive according to the requirement, which can be consumed within the prescribed pot life.

Spacers should be placed between the tiles as per requirement (2-5mm) & should be removed after 24 hours.

Grouting should be done after the removal of spacers. Extra grout should be removed with the help of damp sponge.