How much to tile all walls from floor to ceiling?
Q. Whats going rate for a tiler to tile my small bathroom if i buy all tiles but not adhesives etc? Dont want to be ripped off. Or will it be even cheaper if i do buy adhesives, grout etc. Walls are sound n ready. Tiles are plain and pretty big.
Asked by ebony.2009 - Thu Apr 10 00:36:39 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on how many sf and where you live. In my area installations run $4-5 per sf. My guess on a small bathroom...10x6 is around 1k to 1300.
Answered by moglie - Thu Apr 10 01:03:21 2008
Q. Whats going rate for a tiler to tile my small bathroom if i buy all tiles but not adhesives etc? Dont want to be ripped off. Or will it be even cheaper if i do buy adhesives, grout etc. Walls are sound n ready. Tiles are plain and pretty big.
Asked by ebony.2009 - Thu Apr 10 00:36:39 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on how many sf and where you live. In my area installations run $4-5 per sf. My guess on a small bathroom...10x6 is around 1k to 1300.
Answered by moglie - Thu Apr 10 01:03:21 2008
How to start an offset tile pattern?
Q. I am planning on laying down tile in my dining room and kitchen. I recently saw an offset pattern with 12x12 tiles and liked it. I've now decided to go with the same offset pattern but with 20x20 ceramic tiles. Would I still have to find the center of the room and start tiling out from the center or can I just start at one wall and go from there since i'll be using the offset pattern? Thanks in advance.
Asked by so-cal boi - Wed Feb 18 23:48:15 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not always so with an off set pattern...Because when you start from center on a normal square pattern and you end up w/ a small cut along the wall, you can re center the tile in the room to get a better cut along the wall. Doing this to an off set pattern , won t change that small cut on 1/2 the rows.. It all depends on room lay out and your site lines.. That I can t answer you. Now if you start in the center and do get a good lay out on both sides, then by all means, center the tile.. If you have a long site line on one wall, which is very visible, and cabinets or something different on the opposite wall to break up the pattern, Then you may consider going off that wall w/ a 1/2 tile along that wall.. I m not there to see it but… [cont.]
Answered by rob s - Thu Feb 19 07:42:39 2009
Q. I am planning on laying down tile in my dining room and kitchen. I recently saw an offset pattern with 12x12 tiles and liked it. I've now decided to go with the same offset pattern but with 20x20 ceramic tiles. Would I still have to find the center of the room and start tiling out from the center or can I just start at one wall and go from there since i'll be using the offset pattern? Thanks in advance.
Asked by so-cal boi - Wed Feb 18 23:48:15 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not always so with an off set pattern...Because when you start from center on a normal square pattern and you end up w/ a small cut along the wall, you can re center the tile in the room to get a better cut along the wall. Doing this to an off set pattern , won t change that small cut on 1/2 the rows.. It all depends on room lay out and your site lines.. That I can t answer you. Now if you start in the center and do get a good lay out on both sides, then by all means, center the tile.. If you have a long site line on one wall, which is very visible, and cabinets or something different on the opposite wall to break up the pattern, Then you may consider going off that wall w/ a 1/2 tile along that wall.. I m not there to see it but… [cont.]
Answered by rob s - Thu Feb 19 07:42:39 2009
What plastic edge trim to use when tiling over existing tile?
Q. Can anyone comment on what plastic edge trim I should use when tiling over existing tile that already has a plastic edge trim? Is there any specialty trim that would cover the existing trim and the edge of the new tile (being laid over the old tile)? Thanks, PJ.
Asked by Paul J - Tue Feb 12 19:25:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have never heard of anybody tiling over existing tile. That is just plain wrong. When the old mortar wears off, both layers will pop loose. Unless there is damn good reason why you are doing it like that, I suggest you go do it right. Remove the tiles, replace the subfloor and retile again. I don't know what else to advise you!
Answered by Moe A - Tue Feb 12 20:17:48 2008
Q. Can anyone comment on what plastic edge trim I should use when tiling over existing tile that already has a plastic edge trim? Is there any specialty trim that would cover the existing trim and the edge of the new tile (being laid over the old tile)? Thanks, PJ.
Asked by Paul J - Tue Feb 12 19:25:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have never heard of anybody tiling over existing tile. That is just plain wrong. When the old mortar wears off, both layers will pop loose. Unless there is damn good reason why you are doing it like that, I suggest you go do it right. Remove the tiles, replace the subfloor and retile again. I don't know what else to advise you!
Answered by Moe A - Tue Feb 12 20:17:48 2008
How do I combine an existing tile floor, and a new tile floor?
Q. I have a house that has a "great room." Kitchen, dining room, and family room all together in one room. The kitchen-dining room area is ceramic tile (light beige color), the other part of the room is carpet. I want to replace the carpet with tile, but don't have enough left over from the 1st installation. I figure I will have to do a whole different color, because matching tile is impossible. Any suggestions on how I can combine the two?
Asked by billie - Thu Oct 29 14:32:09 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could do a border in a darker color Or systematically intersperse a different color throughout your field
Answered by T C - Thu Oct 29 17:05:18 2009
Q. I have a house that has a "great room." Kitchen, dining room, and family room all together in one room. The kitchen-dining room area is ceramic tile (light beige color), the other part of the room is carpet. I want to replace the carpet with tile, but don't have enough left over from the 1st installation. I figure I will have to do a whole different color, because matching tile is impossible. Any suggestions on how I can combine the two?
Asked by billie - Thu Oct 29 14:32:09 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could do a border in a darker color Or systematically intersperse a different color throughout your field
Answered by T C - Thu Oct 29 17:05:18 2009
If the tile floor makes cracking sound do you need to replace the whole thing ?
Q. Im interested in this condominium, but the the ceramic tile floor makes this cracking sound as i step on them, not all of them but on some areas. it was built 1990 but i think they renovated the unit recently. so Do i need have the whole tile area replaced with a new one or can they just replace some of them ? actually the sound is more noticeable in 2nd, 3rd floors.. it actually sounds like there's a gap in between.
Asked by star45 - Wed Apr 28 16:35:32 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you don't need to replace the whole floor, if the tiles are laid on a floating floor (wood on insulation on screed) then there will be movement over the whole floor and you may (not always) get a cracking sound, if the tiles are on a solid floor (screed) then the tiles may not have been laid correctly, put you're fingers on the tile when someone rocks back and forth to identify the tile in question, the biggest pain will be replacing the grout good luck
Answered by eric von snitzlegrooben - Wed Apr 28 17:03:21 2010
Q. Im interested in this condominium, but the the ceramic tile floor makes this cracking sound as i step on them, not all of them but on some areas. it was built 1990 but i think they renovated the unit recently. so Do i need have the whole tile area replaced with a new one or can they just replace some of them ? actually the sound is more noticeable in 2nd, 3rd floors.. it actually sounds like there's a gap in between.
Asked by star45 - Wed Apr 28 16:35:32 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you don't need to replace the whole floor, if the tiles are laid on a floating floor (wood on insulation on screed) then there will be movement over the whole floor and you may (not always) get a cracking sound, if the tiles are on a solid floor (screed) then the tiles may not have been laid correctly, put you're fingers on the tile when someone rocks back and forth to identify the tile in question, the biggest pain will be replacing the grout good luck
Answered by eric von snitzlegrooben - Wed Apr 28 17:03:21 2010
What is the best size tile for a small entryway?
Q. We currently have 12x12 size tiles, they look fine, but it;s a small entryway and I'm wondering if a smaller size tile will look better. We may be putting our house on the market and plan on making small improvements during the next year. The entire tiled areis about 9 ft. long and 3.5 ft. wide. I should mention, we aren't changing them for no reason, the middle ones are cracked and they are boring white tiles. Our house isn't huge and we just want to make it look as updated as possible without spending a lot.
Asked by kalamibe - Mon Dec 18 13:03:56 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Stick with the 12x12 tiles when you replace them. Someone above me mentioned that putting a design in the floor when you replace it will add to the entryway. That is an outstanding idea, as long as that sort of thing fits into your decor. If you feel that a pattern in the floor will be a bit too much in your small entryway, there are also other options. A simple decorating trick for small spaced is to put tiles down on a diagonal. This fools the eye into making the room appear larger than it is. Humans use line, color, and form to guage space, so by extending the visual lines in the center of the room, we believe the space to be larger than it actually is. Unfortunately, the room is 3.5' wide, so the illusion will be destroyed as soon as… [cont.]
Answered by sadistdave - Mon Dec 18 15:39:56 2006
Q. We currently have 12x12 size tiles, they look fine, but it;s a small entryway and I'm wondering if a smaller size tile will look better. We may be putting our house on the market and plan on making small improvements during the next year. The entire tiled areis about 9 ft. long and 3.5 ft. wide. I should mention, we aren't changing them for no reason, the middle ones are cracked and they are boring white tiles. Our house isn't huge and we just want to make it look as updated as possible without spending a lot.
Asked by kalamibe - Mon Dec 18 13:03:56 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Stick with the 12x12 tiles when you replace them. Someone above me mentioned that putting a design in the floor when you replace it will add to the entryway. That is an outstanding idea, as long as that sort of thing fits into your decor. If you feel that a pattern in the floor will be a bit too much in your small entryway, there are also other options. A simple decorating trick for small spaced is to put tiles down on a diagonal. This fools the eye into making the room appear larger than it is. Humans use line, color, and form to guage space, so by extending the visual lines in the center of the room, we believe the space to be larger than it actually is. Unfortunately, the room is 3.5' wide, so the illusion will be destroyed as soon as… [cont.]
Answered by sadistdave - Mon Dec 18 15:39:56 2006
How do I salvage my tile after we botched a DIY installation?
Q. We tried to lay our own tile in the kitchen and we're having cracks and huge chunks of grout coming up. Some tiles are even popping up. I suspect we didn't prepare the Hardibacker board as we should have...I also think we should have used roofing nails and we didn't. The floor needs to be redone and I want to salvage the tile to have it professionally laid. Any chance of that happening?
Asked by whittliz - Mon Sep 21 22:41:49 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Professionally laid: good chance, use the old tiles: not much of a chance. It may depend up if you were using thinset to lay the tiles or mastic to put them down. Mastic might be easier to remove but still difficult. I suspect the problem is with your subfloor. It sounds to me like you were trying to lay the tile over a single layer of tongue and groove flooring. The floor needs to be very solid. If it will flex too much as you walk on it the tile will crack and grout will come up in chunks. The usual recommendation is for two layers of 3/4 " plywood. Hardibacker board can help to make the floor stiffer but in my experience not by much. It is mostly good for adhesion and to interrupt the lines of a tongue and groove floor. [cont.]
Answered by Breath on the Wind - Mon Sep 21 23:19:15 2009
Q. We tried to lay our own tile in the kitchen and we're having cracks and huge chunks of grout coming up. Some tiles are even popping up. I suspect we didn't prepare the Hardibacker board as we should have...I also think we should have used roofing nails and we didn't. The floor needs to be redone and I want to salvage the tile to have it professionally laid. Any chance of that happening?
Asked by whittliz - Mon Sep 21 22:41:49 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Professionally laid: good chance, use the old tiles: not much of a chance. It may depend up if you were using thinset to lay the tiles or mastic to put them down. Mastic might be easier to remove but still difficult. I suspect the problem is with your subfloor. It sounds to me like you were trying to lay the tile over a single layer of tongue and groove flooring. The floor needs to be very solid. If it will flex too much as you walk on it the tile will crack and grout will come up in chunks. The usual recommendation is for two layers of 3/4 " plywood. Hardibacker board can help to make the floor stiffer but in my experience not by much. It is mostly good for adhesion and to interrupt the lines of a tongue and groove floor. [cont.]
Answered by Breath on the Wind - Mon Sep 21 23:19:15 2009
How can I tell if my terracotta tile has been sealed?
Q. I just bought a house, and the kitchen and living room both have terracotta tile. Is there a way to tell if the tile has been sealed? Will any type of tile sealant work to seal the tile?
Asked by Pete - Wed Nov 26 21:07:06 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Test it w/ water on front and back you see a difference in water penetration if the front is sealed.This of course if you have spare tiles. If they haven t been sealed and are installed you ll notice staining. Depending on how long they have been down you may just want to clean them completely and seal all, grout and tiles.. I ve used and had great success with both Miracle511 and Ceramaseal Penetrating sealer
Answered by rob s - Wed Nov 26 22:34:08 2008
Q. I just bought a house, and the kitchen and living room both have terracotta tile. Is there a way to tell if the tile has been sealed? Will any type of tile sealant work to seal the tile?
Asked by Pete - Wed Nov 26 21:07:06 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Test it w/ water on front and back you see a difference in water penetration if the front is sealed.This of course if you have spare tiles. If they haven t been sealed and are installed you ll notice staining. Depending on how long they have been down you may just want to clean them completely and seal all, grout and tiles.. I ve used and had great success with both Miracle511 and Ceramaseal Penetrating sealer
Answered by rob s - Wed Nov 26 22:34:08 2008
Where can I find bathroom tile for a shower in PIttsburgh?
Q. I am looking for a store that sells tile for a shower wall. I plan to purchase most of my tile from Home Depot but would like some decorative tiles to mix in with the plain Home Depot tiles. Are there any stores in the Pittsburgh area where I can go to find tile that is not for the floor? I'm looking for a large selection of decorative tiles.
Asked by Jessica C - Mon Jul 28 16:57:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. You may try Home Depot again. They may put you into contact with local competitors, place special orders etc.
Answered by trigunmarksman - Wed Jul 30 17:44:44 2008
Q. I am looking for a store that sells tile for a shower wall. I plan to purchase most of my tile from Home Depot but would like some decorative tiles to mix in with the plain Home Depot tiles. Are there any stores in the Pittsburgh area where I can go to find tile that is not for the floor? I'm looking for a large selection of decorative tiles.
Asked by Jessica C - Mon Jul 28 16:57:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. You may try Home Depot again. They may put you into contact with local competitors, place special orders etc.
Answered by trigunmarksman - Wed Jul 30 17:44:44 2008
How long does it take for tile to dry?
Q. We're going to be having a family member who does tile do the tile in our bathrooms and possibly in our hallway. I think she's going to do one bathroom, then let it dry overnight and then go to the other one (so that we can actually use a toilet during that time :) and the later my dad or father-in-law will do the grout. I was just wondering if she did tile in our hallway (which is the only way we can get into each room) does it just have to dry overnight before we can actually walk on it?
Asked by Blake & Kayla's mom - Mon Jun 9 13:58:17 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Be careful. Not all thinsets dry in two hours. There is thinset that is fast setting but you also have less time to work with it.The speed in which it dries has nothing to do with its quality. 24 hrs. is usually long enough for the most commonly used thinsets.
Answered by kclifer - Mon Jun 9 14:56:14 2008
Q. We're going to be having a family member who does tile do the tile in our bathrooms and possibly in our hallway. I think she's going to do one bathroom, then let it dry overnight and then go to the other one (so that we can actually use a toilet during that time :) and the later my dad or father-in-law will do the grout. I was just wondering if she did tile in our hallway (which is the only way we can get into each room) does it just have to dry overnight before we can actually walk on it?
Asked by Blake & Kayla's mom - Mon Jun 9 13:58:17 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Be careful. Not all thinsets dry in two hours. There is thinset that is fast setting but you also have less time to work with it.The speed in which it dries has nothing to do with its quality. 24 hrs. is usually long enough for the most commonly used thinsets.
Answered by kclifer - Mon Jun 9 14:56:14 2008
What kind of tile is good for a kitchen?
Q. It need to be durable, neutral & kind of light in color & not too expensive. It is for a rent house so it should be able to stand up to abuse. (Pans dropping, water spills not mopped up quickly) It is a medium sized kitchen that opens into the dining room & utility room. Entry way, hallway & small bathroom will also be tiled with the same tile. Thanks FLOOR tile for a nice, 2000 square foot brick home. I want to attract good renters.
Asked by Smart Kat - Wed May 7 16:54:38 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ~~ Go with a commercial quality vinyl tile. It comes in both plank or in squares. It will hold up to the high traffic wear of a rental and will not have grout that is hard to keep clean or ceramic tile which can crack or break. Mannington and Armstrong both make great commercial grade vinyl tile. I used Nafco by Tarkett vinyl wood plank in a rental cabin and people can't tell that it is not a real wood floor. It has handles huge amounts of traffic over the last 12 years and still looks like a brand new wood floor.
Answered by yellowdogs2kids4 - Sun May 11 21:49:04 2008
Q. It need to be durable, neutral & kind of light in color & not too expensive. It is for a rent house so it should be able to stand up to abuse. (Pans dropping, water spills not mopped up quickly) It is a medium sized kitchen that opens into the dining room & utility room. Entry way, hallway & small bathroom will also be tiled with the same tile. Thanks FLOOR tile for a nice, 2000 square foot brick home. I want to attract good renters.
Asked by Smart Kat - Wed May 7 16:54:38 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ~~ Go with a commercial quality vinyl tile. It comes in both plank or in squares. It will hold up to the high traffic wear of a rental and will not have grout that is hard to keep clean or ceramic tile which can crack or break. Mannington and Armstrong both make great commercial grade vinyl tile. I used Nafco by Tarkett vinyl wood plank in a rental cabin and people can't tell that it is not a real wood floor. It has handles huge amounts of traffic over the last 12 years and still looks like a brand new wood floor.
Answered by yellowdogs2kids4 - Sun May 11 21:49:04 2008
How do you tile at the corners of a wall?
Q. I'm tiling my shower/tub area in the bathroom and I don't know exactly how to put the tiles at the point where the wall tile will meet the tile on the window sill and jams. Right there it makes a corner, but I'm not sure just overlapping the tile looks that good. Any ideas?
Asked by Guv_Garfunkel - Mon Jun 11 18:56:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're right. Just overlapping the tile at outside corners only works in certain situations and with certain tile. In your case, I would use bullnose tile designed specifically for that purpose. Bullnose tile has one or two sides that are curved on the edges to give the outside corner(s) a smooth finished look. If you are using 4" square tile then you can usually get the same 4" square tile but with one side having a curved finished edge. Otherwise, you may have to get a rectangular bullnose tile to work with your design. Although the color may be different, find one that compliments your other tile. Use this same bullnose anywhere you need a smooth finished edge such as the border around the top and/or sides of your tile surround. At the… [cont.]
Answered by mpruvn - Mon Jun 11 22:14:56 2007
Q. I'm tiling my shower/tub area in the bathroom and I don't know exactly how to put the tiles at the point where the wall tile will meet the tile on the window sill and jams. Right there it makes a corner, but I'm not sure just overlapping the tile looks that good. Any ideas?
Asked by Guv_Garfunkel - Mon Jun 11 18:56:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You're right. Just overlapping the tile at outside corners only works in certain situations and with certain tile. In your case, I would use bullnose tile designed specifically for that purpose. Bullnose tile has one or two sides that are curved on the edges to give the outside corner(s) a smooth finished look. If you are using 4" square tile then you can usually get the same 4" square tile but with one side having a curved finished edge. Otherwise, you may have to get a rectangular bullnose tile to work with your design. Although the color may be different, find one that compliments your other tile. Use this same bullnose anywhere you need a smooth finished edge such as the border around the top and/or sides of your tile surround. At the… [cont.]
Answered by mpruvn - Mon Jun 11 22:14:56 2007
What type of tile is best for a 6x8 front porch upgrade?
Q. I have a 6x8' concrete slab front partially covered porch that I want to tile. What is the best product that will weather be an easy DNY project? I like slate but I would rather have a "state look" so the tiles will be smooth to walk on and durable.
Asked by andria k - Sat Jun 14 10:46:32 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any porcelain "slate look" tile from Lowe's will work. Prices range from $1.18 sq ft & up. With your area size your probably looking at an hour or so of work. The procelain is frost proof and has the proper rating for exterior. Its glazed so no maintainance. Scott
Answered by Minadin - Sat Jun 14 11:25:56 2008
Q. I have a 6x8' concrete slab front partially covered porch that I want to tile. What is the best product that will weather be an easy DNY project? I like slate but I would rather have a "state look" so the tiles will be smooth to walk on and durable.
Asked by andria k - Sat Jun 14 10:46:32 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any porcelain "slate look" tile from Lowe's will work. Prices range from $1.18 sq ft & up. With your area size your probably looking at an hour or so of work. The procelain is frost proof and has the proper rating for exterior. Its glazed so no maintainance. Scott
Answered by Minadin - Sat Jun 14 11:25:56 2008
How do I lay linoleum over old ceramic tile in a bathroom?
Q. It's old old old tile... the grout in between the tiles is almost level with the top of the tiles...and there is not much texture at all either...could I just use a spray adhesive and caulk/seal the outside edges?? We're not planning on being here much longer...and I don't want to ruin the tile should the next owners decide they'd rather have that... Thanks for the help!
Asked by jeangirl - Mon Apr 23 17:40:40 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As someone who just bought a home where the owners made "improvements" by laying linoleum, let me tell you to STOP! As far as I'm concerned, tile is ALWAYS preferrable to linoleum, unless the tile is cracked, badly chipped, and/or stained. If the tile is just grungy, clean up the grout and re-seal it so that it looks better. The new owners will probably thank you for it -- plus, if they decide they want to replace the flooring, the job will be much easier for them.
Answered by Janade - Tue Apr 24 18:37:30 2007
Q. It's old old old tile... the grout in between the tiles is almost level with the top of the tiles...and there is not much texture at all either...could I just use a spray adhesive and caulk/seal the outside edges?? We're not planning on being here much longer...and I don't want to ruin the tile should the next owners decide they'd rather have that... Thanks for the help!
Asked by jeangirl - Mon Apr 23 17:40:40 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As someone who just bought a home where the owners made "improvements" by laying linoleum, let me tell you to STOP! As far as I'm concerned, tile is ALWAYS preferrable to linoleum, unless the tile is cracked, badly chipped, and/or stained. If the tile is just grungy, clean up the grout and re-seal it so that it looks better. The new owners will probably thank you for it -- plus, if they decide they want to replace the flooring, the job will be much easier for them.
Answered by Janade - Tue Apr 24 18:37:30 2007
How to remove old tile glue from cement?
Q. What is the quickest/easiest way to remove the glue that is left from over 1000 sq ft of old tile that I already removed. The glue is really hard to take out from the cement inside house. Is there such a thing as renting a cement sander? If so, will this take off the old tile glue from the cement inside my home?
Asked by Ladybug - Fri Sep 21 02:31:01 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A regular random orbital sander will work well with about 80 grit paper on it...You can buy one for about 30.00 which will be as cheap as renting a big sander..and you will own it...Here is a picture of one and available at most wal marts or home depots...make sure it is random orbital and not just a plain orbital..for a random orbital will "float" on the surface if you press to hard and will not gouge whatever your sanding
Answered by pcbeachrat - Fri Sep 21 10:51:42 2007
Q. What is the quickest/easiest way to remove the glue that is left from over 1000 sq ft of old tile that I already removed. The glue is really hard to take out from the cement inside house. Is there such a thing as renting a cement sander? If so, will this take off the old tile glue from the cement inside my home?
Asked by Ladybug - Fri Sep 21 02:31:01 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A regular random orbital sander will work well with about 80 grit paper on it...You can buy one for about 30.00 which will be as cheap as renting a big sander..and you will own it...Here is a picture of one and available at most wal marts or home depots...make sure it is random orbital and not just a plain orbital..for a random orbital will "float" on the surface if you press to hard and will not gouge whatever your sanding
Answered by pcbeachrat - Fri Sep 21 10:51:42 2007
Ceramic Tile question and molding - Do you put the molding down first or the tile than the molding?
Q. I wanted to install some ceramic tile and i was not sure which came first, the molding or the tile. Also, how about with carpet. Do you carpet first than put the molding up or put the molding down first than carpet.
Asked by SESTATES - Sat Jan 19 22:11:14 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For tile, you will want to lay the tile first. The molding will then cover any irregularities along the wall. With carpet it could be done either way. If it is installed first you should use 1/4 spacers so it is not sitting on the sub-floor and there is room to tuck the edge of the carpet underneath.
Answered by The Un-Cola - Sat Jan 19 22:20:53 2008
Q. I wanted to install some ceramic tile and i was not sure which came first, the molding or the tile. Also, how about with carpet. Do you carpet first than put the molding up or put the molding down first than carpet.
Asked by SESTATES - Sat Jan 19 22:11:14 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For tile, you will want to lay the tile first. The molding will then cover any irregularities along the wall. With carpet it could be done either way. If it is installed first you should use 1/4 spacers so it is not sitting on the sub-floor and there is room to tuck the edge of the carpet underneath.
Answered by The Un-Cola - Sat Jan 19 22:20:53 2008
How to clean vinyl tile that never seems to be clean?
Q. The vinyl tile is two years old and we bought it from Lowes. I have been mopping the floor with many cleaners, but it still seems to have like a layer of grime on the top, even though I've just cleaned it. I've been walking around my house with socks all the time to avoid feeling it on my feet. My socks always look dirty no matter how much I try to clean the floor. Is this something that happens with vinyl tile? Does anyone know what to do about this very annoying problem?
Asked by angeliqueanderic - Fri Jan 2 19:03:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try using a new mop, hot water and white vinegar to remove the film left behind by the cleaners. 1/2 cup vinegar to 1 gallon of water. When finished, rinse the mop until the water is clear.
Answered by Alexa - Fri Jan 2 19:18:21 2009
Q. The vinyl tile is two years old and we bought it from Lowes. I have been mopping the floor with many cleaners, but it still seems to have like a layer of grime on the top, even though I've just cleaned it. I've been walking around my house with socks all the time to avoid feeling it on my feet. My socks always look dirty no matter how much I try to clean the floor. Is this something that happens with vinyl tile? Does anyone know what to do about this very annoying problem?
Asked by angeliqueanderic - Fri Jan 2 19:03:43 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try using a new mop, hot water and white vinegar to remove the film left behind by the cleaners. 1/2 cup vinegar to 1 gallon of water. When finished, rinse the mop until the water is clear.
Answered by Alexa - Fri Jan 2 19:18:21 2009
How hard is it to replace vinyl tile in a 30sq foot bathroom? And how much should I charge?
Q. I do handyman work here and there and one of my customer's called and wanted to know if I could install tile in their bathroom for them. They said their floor got wet and the tile was coming up, I have never done floor tile before, and told them this, but they still wanted me to atleast see if I could try to do it. How much should I charge for this job and can you give me any tips that would help me on this job? Thanks!
Asked by Jeff P - Wed Apr 11 00:32:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its not to hard ...you will probably have to take out shoe molding and take out commode then draw chalk line,spread adhesive,let it dry to touch,approx 1 hour ,then lay tile...it helps to rent tile cutter and you may need propane torch to heat tile to help you cut in some spots.you will also need to cut out under door casing to slide tile underneath it to make it look professional...as long as you have a little carpentry sense to you...no problem... I would probably charge a hundred bucks for it
Answered by don_vvvvito - Wed Apr 11 00:41:22 2007
Q. I do handyman work here and there and one of my customer's called and wanted to know if I could install tile in their bathroom for them. They said their floor got wet and the tile was coming up, I have never done floor tile before, and told them this, but they still wanted me to atleast see if I could try to do it. How much should I charge for this job and can you give me any tips that would help me on this job? Thanks!
Asked by Jeff P - Wed Apr 11 00:32:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its not to hard ...you will probably have to take out shoe molding and take out commode then draw chalk line,spread adhesive,let it dry to touch,approx 1 hour ,then lay tile...it helps to rent tile cutter and you may need propane torch to heat tile to help you cut in some spots.you will also need to cut out under door casing to slide tile underneath it to make it look professional...as long as you have a little carpentry sense to you...no problem... I would probably charge a hundred bucks for it
Answered by don_vvvvito - Wed Apr 11 00:41:22 2007
Can you tile over wallpaper in a bathroom?
Q. I want to get rid of the wallpaper, but when I went to remove it, the glue has literally melted into the drywall. What is the best way to remove it without wrecking the drywall? Or can I just tile over the wallpaper?
Asked by Cabochick23 - Sat May 26 01:04:23 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If your talking 2 rows or so - above the vanity , to freshen things up. Sure ...use the Mastic glue. If however you are going 3' - 4' up the length of a wall... I'm sorry the paper has to come off. It will take some effort / diligence ...yes !!! But keep at it - and off it will come, you will thank yourself later, after you primer & repaint.
Answered by Kline(Drywall,Tile) Contractor - Sat May 26 01:21:57 2007
Q. I want to get rid of the wallpaper, but when I went to remove it, the glue has literally melted into the drywall. What is the best way to remove it without wrecking the drywall? Or can I just tile over the wallpaper?
Asked by Cabochick23 - Sat May 26 01:04:23 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If your talking 2 rows or so - above the vanity , to freshen things up. Sure ...use the Mastic glue. If however you are going 3' - 4' up the length of a wall... I'm sorry the paper has to come off. It will take some effort / diligence ...yes !!! But keep at it - and off it will come, you will thank yourself later, after you primer & repaint.
Answered by Kline(Drywall,Tile) Contractor - Sat May 26 01:21:57 2007
How can I clean a tile floor without having to scrub on my hands and knees?
Q. I'm moving out of my rental property and i've decided to clean it myself... well I vacume every second day and mop once a week or fortnight (depends on what it looks like) after I mop the floors they look clean but if I get on my hands and knees and scrub in between the tiles then more dirt comes off... is there another way to clean this or am I doomed at scrubbing for about 6 hours?? the whole house is tile except the bedrooms and I would love to know if i could pour something on it and then mop over it?? I appreciate the help!!
Asked by JazzyKat - Wed Aug 22 23:27:23 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have the same floor as you do. I simply let scrubbing bubbles sit on it, mixed with baking soda and vinegar. I leave the room. I can't scrub anymore due to my arthritis. So this works. After awhile I come back and everything is gone. right down to its nitty gritty lined stuff. Good luck.
Answered by Milmom - Wed Aug 22 23:37:15 2007
Q. I'm moving out of my rental property and i've decided to clean it myself... well I vacume every second day and mop once a week or fortnight (depends on what it looks like) after I mop the floors they look clean but if I get on my hands and knees and scrub in between the tiles then more dirt comes off... is there another way to clean this or am I doomed at scrubbing for about 6 hours?? the whole house is tile except the bedrooms and I would love to know if i could pour something on it and then mop over it?? I appreciate the help!!
Asked by JazzyKat - Wed Aug 22 23:27:23 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have the same floor as you do. I simply let scrubbing bubbles sit on it, mixed with baking soda and vinegar. I leave the room. I can't scrub anymore due to my arthritis. So this works. After awhile I come back and everything is gone. right down to its nitty gritty lined stuff. Good luck.
Answered by Milmom - Wed Aug 22 23:37:15 2007
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