Installer lowering an SLC Square tile into place

SLC Square Installation Guide

How to Assemble

Tools Needed: Wet Saw, Angle Grinder, Heavy-Duty Utility Knife, Tape Measure, Pencil, Chalk Line, and Rubber Mallet

Ideal Installation Temperature: 50°F to 83°F (10°C to 28°C)

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  1. Clean, flat subfloor before installation
    Ensure the subfloor or existing flooring is completely clean and flat.
  2. Installer setting the first tile square to the wall
    Install the first tile, making sure it sits perfectly square with the adjacent walls.
  3. Tiles interlocking along the first row
  4. Installer completing the first row
  5. Continue installing, interlocking the tiles to the right until the row is complete.
  6. Starting the second row of tiles
  7. Checking that the tiles remain perfectly square
  8. Once the first row is complete, start the next row from the beginning, checking constantly to ensure the tiles remain perfectly square.
  9. Measuring a perimeter tile with a tape measure and pencil
    Measure and cut the perimeter tiles to size as needed.
  10. Cutting a tile with an angle grinder
    Tiles can be cut cleanly using a standard tile cutter or an angle grinder.
  11. Cutting a 28 mm SLC Square tile on a wet saw
    A wet saw is recommended for cutting 28 mm (~1-1/8”) tiles.
  12. Trimming the polyurethane backing with a heavy-duty utility knife
    Trim the polyurethane (PUR) backing using a heavy-duty retractable utility knife if necessary.
  13. Expansion gap between perimeter tile and wall
    Fill any remaining expansion gaps between the perimeter tiles and the wall with silicone caulk.
  14. Completed SLC Square floor ready for immediate use
    The flooring is ready for immediate use after installation.

SLC Square tiles are incredibly easy to replace. Whether you are changing the layout or replacing a damaged piece, individual modules or entire sections can be removed effortlessly using the specialized removal tool. Best of all, spot replacements can be done during regular business hours with zero downtime, closures, or disruptions. Contact us if you need more technical information.