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2.3 Laying Out The Job Site Using Centiva
Classic And Event Series Tiles or Slabs
2 . 4 Diagonal Layout For Centiva Classic
And Event Series Tiles Or Slabs
Carefully determining where to begin your tile installation results
in the most professional looking job. Always try to end up with
at least half a tile at each wall for best appearance.
Extra measurements and guidelines are needed for
diagonal installations. A sketch is useful for any
complicated installation. Follow these guidelines for
diagonal installations:
Follow these steps:
Figure 1. Figure 1.
1. Treat the room as
rectangle, disregarding
offsets, alcoves, etc. Find
the center points of the two
end walls and strike a chalk
line between them.
1. Divide the room into equal
quarter sections and adjust
the same way you would
for normal installations.
Figure 2 Figure 2.
4’3”
2 . Find the center of the chalk
line, using T-square or a
Centiva tile to line up.
Strike a second chalk line at
right angles to the first one.
The room is now divided
into four equal parts.
2. Measure and mark a
point 4’3” from the
center point on
each centerline.
Snap a chalk line to
connect the four
new points.
Figure 3 Figure 3..
3 . Starting in center of room
where the two chalk lines
intersect, loose lay several
tiles in a row to one end of
wall and a second row to a
sidewall. Measure distance
from last tile to wall. If it is
less than half a tile, move
centerline on half a tile
nearer the opposite wall.
Do this in both directions.
3. Mark the midpoint on
the new guidelines
and snap another
chalk line to its
opposite midpoint.
These lines should
intersect the original
center point or the
measurements will be
incorrect.
Figure 4.
4. Use the guidelines
for the installation.
Nine 12-inch tiles,
four 18-inch tiles or
one 36-inch slab will
start towards all four
directions.