Installing Your Mohawk Ceramic Tile

Step 3: Applying Adhesive

No matter which style of Mohawk Ceramic Tile you select, the wrong adhesive for the surface you are covering will hinder installation. After choosing the appropriate type, carefully read and follow all instructions and precautions on the adhesive or mortar package. 

As a general rule of thumb, be mindful to mix only enough of the adhesive to be used within 30 minutes time. Using the flat side of the trowel type recommended on the adhesive package, spread a 1/4" coat on the surface of one grid area without covering the guidelines. 

After doing so, hold the trowel at a 45-degree angle and use the notched side to comb adhesive into standing ridges. When you remove the excess adhesive, you leave behind a uniform, ridged setting bed for your tile. As another rule of thumb, do not spread a larger area of your adhesive that can be set in 15 minutes. 

“Stick” to the script and facilitate your tile installation with the perfect adhesive application.

Step 1: Surface Preparation                                           

Step 2: Layout

Step 3: Applying Adhesive

Step 4: Cutting Tile

Step 5: Setting Tile

Step 6: Grouting Joints