Mortar a small spot and then place a tile.
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Allow the tiles to dry according to adhesive directions in small areas so that you can concentrate on making the tiles straight.
Take care not to cover your lines.
Apply the latex tile mastic to the wall or floor working in small areas no larger than three feet by three feet.
To do so.
Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back.
Spread the adhesive with the smooth side of your notched trowel and then go over it with the notched side to create ridges in the adhesive.
Align it carefully with the horizontal and vertical layout lines.
Press it firmly into the adhesive.
As you press the adhesive will be flattened out.
7 press the tile into the wall with a wooden board.
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Before you think about setting the tile in place with mortar make sure that the layout is even from side to side in both directions.
Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly.
This will prevent excess mastic from drying or skimming over before you get the.
Use a notched trowel to spread thin set mortar over a 3 x 3 foot section.
Pick up the loose tiles and set them aside.
Place a tile spacer between the tiles as you set them into the glue to allow space for grout.