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11. To hold the plywood assembly in place, insert three 1-1/4 screws through each side (B)
and each top/bottom piece (C) into the edges of the plywood.
Finishing the Wood Frame
1. Fill any holes and cracks, or crevices with wood filler.
2. Sand the project thoroughly.
3. Paint the wood frame the color of your choice. Do not paint the plywood face that will
receive the tiles.
Adding the Tiles
1. Following the manufacturer s directions carefully, use a small trowel to spread an even coat
of tile mastic over the surface of the plywood base. Take care not to get the mastic on any
of the painted decorative molding.
2. Place the tiles on the mastic one at a time, making sure that they are absolutely straight. Do
not slide them, or the mastic will be forced up onto the sides of the tiles. Let the mastic dry
overnight.
3. Mix the tile grout according to the manufacturer s directions (or use pre-mixed grout).
4. Use a rubber-surfaced grout trowel, spread the grout over the tiles with arc-like motions.
Hold the trowel at an angle so that it forces the grout evenly into the spaces between the
tiles.
5. When the grout begins to set up, use a damp rag to wipe the excess from the tiles and the
joints. Don t let the grout dry completely before doing this, or it will be very difficult to
remove. Use as little water as possible during this process so that you don t thin the grout
that remains. Let the grout dry overnight.
6. Wipe the remaining film from the tiles with a damp rag.
7. Apply grout sealer, following the manufacturer s directions. (These directions often
recommend that you wait several days before applying he sealer to the project.)
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