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Floor Tiling

Installation Guide

Ancillary Products

A full range of high quality fixing and sealing products, researched and developed to

meet Fired Earth standards, are available for both professional and DIY use. 

Read the instructions on the packaging of Adhesives, Grouts and Sealants very carefully. 

Website

www.firedearth.com

All our installation guides are available to download from our website: Wall Tiling,

Underfloor Heating, Wood Flooring and Waterproofing Showers and Bathrooms.

Useful Numbers

UK Sales

0845 366 0400

Export Sales          +44 (0)1295 814316

Installations

01295 814310

Technical

01295 814271

Home Deliveries

01295 814313

Customer Care

01295 814396

Disclaimer

The specifications and technical information given in this publication are intended for guidance and

although they are to the best of our knowledge correct, they are given without warranty. 

We cannot accept any responsibility for reliance placed upon the advice contained herein since practical

expertise and site conditions are outside of our control. Neither do we accept liability for the performance

of the product arising from such use. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Fired Earth is a trading name of Aga Consumer Products Limited. Registered in England 

and Wales under Registered Number 3872754. Registered Office Address - 4 Arleston Way, 

Shirley, Solihull B90 4LH.

Fired Earth, Twyford Mill, Oxford Road, Adderbury, OX17 3SX

Tel: 01295 812088 Fax: 01295 810832  www.firedearth.com

© Aga Consumer Products Limited trading as Fired Earth. August 2008

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Page 1: ...sclaimer The specifications and technical information given in this publication are intended for guidance and although they are to the best of our knowledge correct they are given without warranty We...

Page 2: ...sed are suitable for the application All tiles must be thoroughly inspected prior to installation Ensure your tiler is aware of the expected finish of the tiles and there are sufficient tiles for the...

Page 3: ...by screwing and gluing WPB plywood to its surface or removing 4 some of the boards so bearers can be fitted below to provide further support Seal all the surfaces of the plywood boards with Fired Eart...

Page 4: ...he primary entrance Consider how cuts will look against fixed furniture etc and through doorways Adjustments may be required to achieve the best results Please note Where tiles have variable depths e...

Page 5: ...irit level and a straight edge Fixing tiles into sand and cement should be avoided because of the time required for the tiles to dry out and the associated problem of efflorescence recommend the use o...

Page 6: ...loor is finished and the grout has completely dried the tiles should be thoroughly cleaned to remove any stains or fine dust particles Terracotta Tiles except Presealed Terracotta Sealing Fired Earth...

Page 7: ...conditions Salt pits Salt occurs naturally in terracotta In certain situations the salt is drawn to the surface and creates craters or blistering Should this occur fill the craters with grout reseal a...

Page 8: ...bject to direct and intense heat as this may cause extensive delamination Uncalibrated Slate Because of the great variation in the depth of individual Natural Stone Tiles and Mosaics Sealing MN Stain...

Page 9: ...low for movement Fired Earth Flexible Fastset Adhesive Flexible tile adhesive with improved bond strength Fired Earth Flexibond A liquid used as an additive in adhesive or grout to increase flexibilit...

Page 10: ...All surfaces must be degreased and thoroughly cleaned to remove old polish residues etc Fit in accordance with manufacturers instructions Specification may vary according to substrate PRESEALED AND R...

Page 11: ...ust be degreased and thoroughly cleaned to remove old polish residues etc All surfaces must be degreased and thoroughly cleaned to remove old polish residues etc Fit in accordance with manufacturers i...

Page 12: ...eas re apply MN Stain Stop when tiles appears porous For dry areas re apply Fired Earth Stone Finish when tiles appear dull Wax paste will be required for Pale Classic and chipped edge tile use only i...

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