Installing Your Mohawk Ceramic Tile

Step 2: Layout

While tile installation can initially seem like a daunting task, using an efficient layout will alleviate any worries you may have. 

Your layout begins with marking the center point of each of the four walls in the room. Next, snap chalk lines between the center points of opposite walls to pinpoint the center of the room. Adjust these lines if necessary to make sure that the intersection creates perfect squares. 

Continue by laying out a row of loose tiles along the centerlines in both directions. While doing this, use tile spacers to provide room for uniform joints. Should this layout leave cuts at the walls at a size smaller than half of a tile, you can adjust the centerline by snapping a new line a half tile size closer to the wall. If necessary, repeat this step along the intersecting centerline to achieve a precise design. 

Now you can pide each section into smaller grids (approx. 2' x 3') by snapping additional lines parallel to centerlines. Notice how your large room is now a manageable, compartmentalized space ready for beautification.

Step 1: Surface Preparation