What are some installation and maintenance tips for my slate floor?
A. Here are a few tips: Determine a Starting Point First measure and mark the center point of the two opposite walls in the working area. The center line can be marked by snapping a chalk line stretched between these two points. Duplicate the procedure for the other two walls. Use a carpenter square to verify that the two lines have intersected at a 90 degree angle (make adjustments if necessary). For rooms of irregular shape, simply select the most dominant area and make your marks. Begin laying loose tile along the center lines allowing adequate spaces for grout. If a space of less than half a tile remains between the last tile and the wall, move the center line one half closer to the opposite wall. Duplicate this procedure along the other line. Now you plan where to begin the installation. Move the starting line adjacent to the wall from which you wish to start the installation. Setting Your Tiles Ensure that the subfloor is structurally sound and free of dust, paint, oil, grease an
