Thin Paver Installation Instructions

Measure the area to be covered. Measure width and length and multiply to find the area. You should have enough pavers to cover the area, plus 15 percent extra for breakage and miscalculation. Clean the base material with a stiff broom to remove any loose dirt or debris.

Mix a small amount of mortar according to the directions on the package, using a disposable plastic pail. Mix only what can be used quickly so the mortar doesn't harden prematurely. Spread a small amount, using a notched-edge mortar trowel. Drag the notched edge through the mortar to spread the mortar to an even depth.

Set the first paver in place in one corner of the area to be covered. Work the paver into the mortar with small side-to-side motions. Straighten it with edge of the base material. Set another paver parallel to the first, spaced with a nylon ¼-inch tile spacer. Work the paver in and adjust so that the space between the pavers is even.

Spread mortar and add tiles until the entire area is covered. Cut partial edge pieces needed to fill any blank area with an abrasive blade on a circular saw. Allow the mortar to harden overnight.

Mix a small amount of grout and spread it across the pavers, working it into the spaces between the pavers. Use a foam-faced grout trowel to scrape most of the grout off the face of the pavers. Use a damp brick sponge to clean the remaining grout from the face of the pavers.

Work across the area, scraping the grout into the spaces between pavers until the entire area is grouted. Allow the grout to dry for several hours, following the label instructions for best results. Clean the face of the brick, using a grout-cleaning solution with a brick sponge. Use chemical-resistant gloves and follow label instruction precisely for safety. Mix and apply grout sealer to the grout once it has completely cured.