How Do You Lay Natural Stone Tile At A 45-Degree Angle?
Natural stone has been a commonly used flooring material throughout history because it is applicable to nearly any interior and exterior space. While laying tile on a 90-degree axis of a room or space’s walls may be traditional and simple, laying the tile on a 45-degree axis can add complexity and originality to the space and is no more difficult to install than 90-degree angles. Laying tile using this method can usually be completed successfully by just about anyone with general tile laying experience. Clear all dust and debris from the existing floor using the vacuum cleaner Stretch and snap a reference line diagonally (45-degree angle) across the floor using the chalk line; set the framing square in a corner of the room (against the wall) and snap the chalk line along the 45-degree edge. Mix thin-set mortar as specified on the packaging in a 5-gallon bucket using the electric drill and mixing paddle. Apply thin-set mortar to the floor along the reference line made in Step 2 using th