- 1). Disconnect the oven and slide it away from the wall so you can easily access the wall.
- 2). Test fit each piece of tile and place it in stacks that denote each row, starting from the top row to the bottom row. If necessary, cut tiles to size with a tile cutting saw so they will fit into place. Keep in mind when test fitting that you will have a ¼-inch grout line between each tile.
- 3). Apply thinset mortar to the wall with a ¼-inch notched trowel. The notches in the trowel will ensure the proper thickness of thinset.
- 4). Place the first tile in the upper left corner, then place a ¼-inch shim against the right side of the tile and against the bottom edge of the tile.
- 5). Place the second tile next to the first, then place a shim to the right of that tile. Duplicate this until you have each tile placed in the first row.
- 6). Place the first tile in the second row against the thinset. Butt it up against the shim on the bottom of the first tile in the first row. Place a shim to the right of the tile.
- 7). Duplicate the process for each additional tiles in the second row and then install each subsequent row of tiles in the same manner.
- 8). Remove the shims and allow 24-hours drying time.
- 9). Fill a grout bag with grout, then cut the corner out of the bag with a utility knife.
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Squeeze the grout into the spaces between the tiles. Use your finger to create a slight depression in the grout line and to remove excess grout. - 11
Wipe excess grout off the surface of the tile with a moist rag before the grout can dry. Allow 24-hours drying time before using the oven.
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