INSTALLATION OF TILE - A. Color and pattern: Install tiles in a rectangular pattern, in one color without border in rooms or spaces, unless otherwise indicated. B. Special designs: Floor with special designs shall be installed as indicated on Drawings or as required by Architect. C. Install rubber floor tile and stair covering with adhesive or double sided mounting tape when ambient temperature is 70 degrees F. or higher. D. Install the tile adhesive in a thin film evenly with a notched trowel. Trowel notches shall be as recommended by flooring manufacturer. 1. Mix adhesive in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Provide safety precautions during mixing. 2. Install adhesive only in the area that can be covered by flooring material within the adhesive manufacture’s recommended working time. 3. Remove any adhesive that has dried or filmed over. 4. Adhesive application rate shall be as required to avoid telegraphing trowel lines to the surface after maintenance coatings are applied. Adjust tile runoff during installation if necessary. E. Provide reducer where floor covering edges are exposed, such as at center of the door or where floor coverings terminate...
