How to set tile the right way

How long should tile last after installation?

• 10 to 50 years
• 50 to 100 years
• 1 to 5 years
• A lifetime

What is the correct trowel method for installing floor tiles?

• Use a notched trowel to spread thin-set mortar and create ridges for tile installation.
• Use a flat trowel for spreading adhesive evenly.
• Apply tiles without any mortar or adhesive.
• Use a sponge to press tiles into place.

Swirled mortar creates ​ ​ (a)   spots

• weak
• strong
• vibrant
• solid

When trowelling tile adhesive what direction gives you the strongest bond?

• Apply adhesive in a circular motion
• Use a straight edge without grooves
• Comb in random directions
• Comb in a consistent direction, typically at a 45-degree angle.

Tile set without ​ (a)   coverage are more likely to ​ (b)   under many conditions due to ​ (c)   pockets ​ (d)   under the​ (e)  

• fail
• air
• trapped
• proper
• tile
• succeed
• water
• released
• improper
• floor

Trowel adhesive applied in ​ (a)   are much easier to ​ (b)   giving you better coverage.

• straight lines
• collapse
• curved patterns
• expand
• scatter
• wiggly
• blobs

What's another term for priming a tile?

• Installation
• Finishing
• Sealing
• Buttering