How do I tile over where my old tile was removed?
Q. I'm remodeling my kitchen and there was tile on the walls... Well, it wasn't really tile, it was a plastic tile-looking product glued to the walls with something similar to thinset, but not exactly -- it's from the 1950s. What do I have to do to get the wall prepared for new tile? The surface is too rough now, at least that's what people are telling me. Can I apply a new layer of thinset over this adhesive stuff and tile or do I need to do something to prepare the walls?
Asked by Jimbo - Wed Apr 4 19:48:59 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If your handy with a mud knife then the easiest way would be to smooth the surface with Durabond. The glue you have on the walls is a mastic but I would imagine it's quite stable so you have no issues about "pops" as the previous answer said. Durabond sets up hard as a rock. It comes in different drying times. 20 min, 45 min and 90 min. I would recommend the 90 min. It will give you a greater working time. I mix the stuff in my mud pan using a kitchen blender. I go through at least 1 blender a year as I use them for mixing durabond, grout and thinset so I buy them just for this purpose. Try to apply it as smooth as you can because it is very hard stuff and you need to sand it smooth before priming. After the primer is dry, tile away.
Answered by unknown - Wed Apr 4 20:32:50 2007
Q. I'm remodeling my kitchen and there was tile on the walls... Well, it wasn't really tile, it was a plastic tile-looking product glued to the walls with something similar to thinset, but not exactly -- it's from the 1950s. What do I have to do to get the wall prepared for new tile? The surface is too rough now, at least that's what people are telling me. Can I apply a new layer of thinset over this adhesive stuff and tile or do I need to do something to prepare the walls?
Asked by Jimbo - Wed Apr 4 19:48:59 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If your handy with a mud knife then the easiest way would be to smooth the surface with Durabond. The glue you have on the walls is a mastic but I would imagine it's quite stable so you have no issues about "pops" as the previous answer said. Durabond sets up hard as a rock. It comes in different drying times. 20 min, 45 min and 90 min. I would recommend the 90 min. It will give you a greater working time. I mix the stuff in my mud pan using a kitchen blender. I go through at least 1 blender a year as I use them for mixing durabond, grout and thinset so I buy them just for this purpose. Try to apply it as smooth as you can because it is very hard stuff and you need to sand it smooth before priming. After the primer is dry, tile away.
Answered by unknown - Wed Apr 4 20:32:50 2007
How do you tile a bathroom using a random tile pattern?
Q. I have three different kinds of ceramic tile. I am on a budget so I plan on using the tile that I was given for free. I believe I can design a nice looking bathroom so I am looking for information on random tile work. Or is this possible. A friend of mine tiled his kitchen floor with random pieces of tile. I need any information on how this can possibly be achieved.
Asked by N W - Tue Aug 7 21:21:45 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Measure the bathroom floor. How many tiles you have.,size of tiles. Lay them out without actually putting down and come up with one of a kind design...
Answered by dorton girl - Tue Aug 7 21:27:31 2007
Q. I have three different kinds of ceramic tile. I am on a budget so I plan on using the tile that I was given for free. I believe I can design a nice looking bathroom so I am looking for information on random tile work. Or is this possible. A friend of mine tiled his kitchen floor with random pieces of tile. I need any information on how this can possibly be achieved.
Asked by N W - Tue Aug 7 21:21:45 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Measure the bathroom floor. How many tiles you have.,size of tiles. Lay them out without actually putting down and come up with one of a kind design...
Answered by dorton girl - Tue Aug 7 21:27:31 2007
Is linoleum tile a good choice for a hallway & bathroom in a house?
Q. We are currently trying to make some home improvements to our house. Presently, we have several cracked ceramic tiles in our hallway leading to our bathroom, which has old caulk stuck on the tile floor. I think putting in new ceramic tiles will be more of a hassle and more expensive.
Asked by Carrie T - Thu Mar 20 19:08:36 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Definitely a better idea than cracked tiles! Just don't forget that with high traffic areas, you may want to pick up some additional pieces to use as replacement later. They look nice, but don't last forever! Good luck!
Answered by c_a_m_2u - Thu Mar 20 19:50:34 2008
Q. We are currently trying to make some home improvements to our house. Presently, we have several cracked ceramic tiles in our hallway leading to our bathroom, which has old caulk stuck on the tile floor. I think putting in new ceramic tiles will be more of a hassle and more expensive.
Asked by Carrie T - Thu Mar 20 19:08:36 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Definitely a better idea than cracked tiles! Just don't forget that with high traffic areas, you may want to pick up some additional pieces to use as replacement later. They look nice, but don't last forever! Good luck!
Answered by c_a_m_2u - Thu Mar 20 19:50:34 2008
Can I lay a mosaic tile floor over an already existing tile floor?
Q. I want to lay a mosaic tile floor in my kitchen (which has asbestos tiles) and continue into my dining room (which has an already existing tile floor). There is about an 1/8" difference between the two floors (one leading into the other). What is the best prep before I begin?
Asked by Barbara L - Wed Jul 9 20:38:00 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. u cant lay ceramic tile over ceramic tile...and for the kitchen u need to install min 1/4" duro rock then the tile... lic. gen. contractor
Answered by bigg_dogg44 - Wed Jul 9 21:19:27 2008
Q. I want to lay a mosaic tile floor in my kitchen (which has asbestos tiles) and continue into my dining room (which has an already existing tile floor). There is about an 1/8" difference between the two floors (one leading into the other). What is the best prep before I begin?
Asked by Barbara L - Wed Jul 9 20:38:00 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. u cant lay ceramic tile over ceramic tile...and for the kitchen u need to install min 1/4" duro rock then the tile... lic. gen. contractor
Answered by bigg_dogg44 - Wed Jul 9 21:19:27 2008
When installing laminate tile how close do you fit the tile to the T molding?
Q. I am installing a T molding strip between 2 rooms, both of which have laminate tile. How tightly should the laminate tile fit to this strip. Do you leave the usual 1/4 inch expansion gap on both sides? Yes, at the threshold in a hallway. This is glueless laminate
Asked by igollert - Mon Aug 27 20:23:42 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes you still leave the same 1/4" expansion gap on both sides of the transition strip track. The "T" molding will be sufficiently wide enough to cover the edges on both sides. Have fun
Answered by HSFLOORING - Mon Aug 27 22:20:10 2007
Q. I am installing a T molding strip between 2 rooms, both of which have laminate tile. How tightly should the laminate tile fit to this strip. Do you leave the usual 1/4 inch expansion gap on both sides? Yes, at the threshold in a hallway. This is glueless laminate
Asked by igollert - Mon Aug 27 20:23:42 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes you still leave the same 1/4" expansion gap on both sides of the transition strip track. The "T" molding will be sufficiently wide enough to cover the edges on both sides. Have fun
Answered by HSFLOORING - Mon Aug 27 22:20:10 2007
How to tile a floor with a trapdoor in it?
Q. My kitchen floor has a trapdoor in the center of it. I would like to tile the floor (it is currently covered in lino that has seen better days). The trapdoor provides the only access to the crawlspace beneath the house. What is the best way of tiling the floor while making sure the crawlspace is still accessible?
Asked by Kristy B - Sat Jul 19 17:49:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will have to treat the floor and the trapdoor separately. You can be creative with the pattern or just maintain it across the trap and leave a larger line where the door opens. You can insert metal edging around the trapdoor facing inwards and outwards so there is a definite break that will allow the door to open. The hinges are going to be problematic. It might be best to remove them and put an opening ring on each end of the door. It will take two people to remove the trap, but it's going to be heavy anyway. The other way is to move the trap to another room if possible, secure this trap door permanently and tile over the whole floor. Make sure the old trap door won't move or deflect when you walk on it or the new tile will… [cont.]
Answered by Dan H - Sat Jul 19 18:03:26 2008
Q. My kitchen floor has a trapdoor in the center of it. I would like to tile the floor (it is currently covered in lino that has seen better days). The trapdoor provides the only access to the crawlspace beneath the house. What is the best way of tiling the floor while making sure the crawlspace is still accessible?
Asked by Kristy B - Sat Jul 19 17:49:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will have to treat the floor and the trapdoor separately. You can be creative with the pattern or just maintain it across the trap and leave a larger line where the door opens. You can insert metal edging around the trapdoor facing inwards and outwards so there is a definite break that will allow the door to open. The hinges are going to be problematic. It might be best to remove them and put an opening ring on each end of the door. It will take two people to remove the trap, but it's going to be heavy anyway. The other way is to move the trap to another room if possible, secure this trap door permanently and tile over the whole floor. Make sure the old trap door won't move or deflect when you walk on it or the new tile will… [cont.]
Answered by Dan H - Sat Jul 19 18:03:26 2008
How is the best way to cut a ceramic tile is a 'U' shape?
Q. I want to cut a ceramic tile to fit round an electric socket. I have found the tiles where have to cut an 'L' shape easy, using my electric tile cutter, but with a 'U' shape I will need to make a cut in the centre of the tile. How is the best way to do this? I also have a tile scorer/snapper and a small hand saw for tiles. Thanks
Asked by Billybob - Mon Mar 24 05:05:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to take a grease pencil or lead pencil and mark the U cut on the tile then take tile nippers , pliars looking tool with two jaws and a sharp blade and nip it out a bit at a time..go to the hardware store and ask for tile nippers...This is what they use to do cuts like this
Answered by pcbeachrat - Mon Mar 24 05:16:50 2008
Q. I want to cut a ceramic tile to fit round an electric socket. I have found the tiles where have to cut an 'L' shape easy, using my electric tile cutter, but with a 'U' shape I will need to make a cut in the centre of the tile. How is the best way to do this? I also have a tile scorer/snapper and a small hand saw for tiles. Thanks
Asked by Billybob - Mon Mar 24 05:05:47 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to take a grease pencil or lead pencil and mark the U cut on the tile then take tile nippers , pliars looking tool with two jaws and a sharp blade and nip it out a bit at a time..go to the hardware store and ask for tile nippers...This is what they use to do cuts like this
Answered by pcbeachrat - Mon Mar 24 05:16:50 2008
How much tile should we use for bar seating?
Q. We are installing a wet bar in our basement. The area behind the bar will be tiled, and we want to tile the seating area as well. Is there a standard width that people use (distance from bar front to where flooring changes to carpet)? Thanks for your help!
Asked by tarheel mom - Mon Jul 14 12:16:58 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It kind of depends on the size and type of barstools you have. Some have a compact size and on others, the legs are pretty far apart. What you need to do is sit down at the bar and then turn in the chair and get up, moving the barstool back out from the bar like people do. Then, allow some extra beyond that to allow for people that are larger in size to be able to get up comfortably, also. Just beyond the furthest point that the barstool legs end up, is where the tile would need to go. Good luck!! : )
Answered by ClicketyClack - Mon Jul 14 12:34:57 2008
Q. We are installing a wet bar in our basement. The area behind the bar will be tiled, and we want to tile the seating area as well. Is there a standard width that people use (distance from bar front to where flooring changes to carpet)? Thanks for your help!
Asked by tarheel mom - Mon Jul 14 12:16:58 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It kind of depends on the size and type of barstools you have. Some have a compact size and on others, the legs are pretty far apart. What you need to do is sit down at the bar and then turn in the chair and get up, moving the barstool back out from the bar like people do. Then, allow some extra beyond that to allow for people that are larger in size to be able to get up comfortably, also. Just beyond the furthest point that the barstool legs end up, is where the tile would need to go. Good luck!! : )
Answered by ClicketyClack - Mon Jul 14 12:34:57 2008
How to cut installed ceramic tile to transition with wood floor?
Q. We are getting ready to have hardwood floors installed and there are two doors where the wood will transition to existing tile. One transition is to a bathroom and the other to a pantry. Unfortunately the tile is 12" square and lies dead center in the doorway where the transition occurs. I need to split/cut the tiles in the doorway so the transition molding can be placed directly under the door when its closed. Any ideas?
Asked by mediagrind - Thu Oct 30 15:59:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Since you already know that you want the transition molding to be dead center of the door, cut your tile off right there, or a little less. Your guys that install the wood floor will have no problem dealing with this. They might even have the moldings. If not, you can pick from many metal or wood styles. Alternately, you could fill the gap in with grout that matches your tile. The choices are yours!
Answered by Don - Thu Oct 30 16:37:09 2008
Q. We are getting ready to have hardwood floors installed and there are two doors where the wood will transition to existing tile. One transition is to a bathroom and the other to a pantry. Unfortunately the tile is 12" square and lies dead center in the doorway where the transition occurs. I need to split/cut the tiles in the doorway so the transition molding can be placed directly under the door when its closed. Any ideas?
Asked by mediagrind - Thu Oct 30 15:59:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Since you already know that you want the transition molding to be dead center of the door, cut your tile off right there, or a little less. Your guys that install the wood floor will have no problem dealing with this. They might even have the moldings. If not, you can pick from many metal or wood styles. Alternately, you could fill the gap in with grout that matches your tile. The choices are yours!
Answered by Don - Thu Oct 30 16:37:09 2008
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 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
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
How to remove tile from plaster in shower walls?
Q. My husband and I took on the project of remodeling/restoring our bathroom. We began ripping out the old tiles to be replaced with subway tiles when we found that the tiles we are ripping down were installed right onto the old plaster walls. We want to tear it all down and install concrete board to adhere the new tile to, but my question is...is there an easier/less messy way of tearing down the tiled plaster wall or is it basically just hack away?
Asked by sher - Mon Jul 21 17:35:18 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. basically hack away. Nothing easier or less messy about it. haha..
Answered by cajunchick83 - Mon Jul 21 17:39:09 2008
Q. My husband and I took on the project of remodeling/restoring our bathroom. We began ripping out the old tiles to be replaced with subway tiles when we found that the tiles we are ripping down were installed right onto the old plaster walls. We want to tear it all down and install concrete board to adhere the new tile to, but my question is...is there an easier/less messy way of tearing down the tiled plaster wall or is it basically just hack away?
Asked by sher - Mon Jul 21 17:35:18 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. basically hack away. Nothing easier or less messy about it. haha..
Answered by cajunchick83 - Mon Jul 21 17:39:09 2008
Laying tile! How clean does a conrete floor have to be before laying ceramic tile?
Q. We have removed sheet vinyl down to bare concrete & will be laying tile. But there is still some chunks of adhesive stuck to the floor. How clear does the concrete floor have to be before the lay the ceramic tile?
Asked by leopardlady - Mon Jul 21 12:27:47 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spend $14 and get yourself a 4" scraper from Home Depot or Lowes. They usually sell them in the carpet / flooring aisles. It has a 12"- 16" handle with a 4" razor blade on the end. This will remove anything off a concrete floor. You must get all that glue off before putting a new floor in. Also, if there are any expansion cracks in your concrete, install some crack / isolation product such as Redgaurd (Home Depot). This will help prevent that same crack to come up through your tile. Good Luck!
Answered by mcweber817@sbcglobal.net - Mon Jul 21 12:58:19 2008
Q. We have removed sheet vinyl down to bare concrete & will be laying tile. But there is still some chunks of adhesive stuck to the floor. How clear does the concrete floor have to be before the lay the ceramic tile?
Asked by leopardlady - Mon Jul 21 12:27:47 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spend $14 and get yourself a 4" scraper from Home Depot or Lowes. They usually sell them in the carpet / flooring aisles. It has a 12"- 16" handle with a 4" razor blade on the end. This will remove anything off a concrete floor. You must get all that glue off before putting a new floor in. Also, if there are any expansion cracks in your concrete, install some crack / isolation product such as Redgaurd (Home Depot). This will help prevent that same crack to come up through your tile. Good Luck!
Answered by mcweber817@sbcglobal.net - Mon Jul 21 12:58:19 2008
Removing tile from concrete subfloor, do I need to remove an even layer of the old thinset before I re tile?
Q. I do not want to chisel 300 sq feet of thinset off of the concrete, the thin set covers 90 percent of the floor currently and is Ievel, the old tile floor was in very good condition, just ugly. I know the right way is to remove it but it just seems like alot of work if it can be tiled over.
Asked by vwmikey - Tue Apr 22 02:04:21 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If its covering 90% then 10% is still bad. I would get a self leveling compound, let it dry then apply the new tiles.
Answered by fidel410 - Tue Apr 22 02:11:06 2008
Q. I do not want to chisel 300 sq feet of thinset off of the concrete, the thin set covers 90 percent of the floor currently and is Ievel, the old tile floor was in very good condition, just ugly. I know the right way is to remove it but it just seems like alot of work if it can be tiled over.
Asked by vwmikey - Tue Apr 22 02:04:21 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If its covering 90% then 10% is still bad. I would get a self leveling compound, let it dry then apply the new tiles.
Answered by fidel410 - Tue Apr 22 02:11:06 2008
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
Can you install tile on top of wallboard?
Q. Hi -- I would like to put some ceramic tile above a backsplash behind my stove. This would be the area above th formica backsplash, beneath the kitchen hood and underneath the adjoining cabinents. My thought is to lay the tile directly on the wall - which is a combinations of plaster, and built up wallboard (very smooth and even), with the edges trimmed in bullnose tile. I really don't want to add the 1/2 inch for backerboard or rip the plaster out to get the joists. How well would it work laying the tile directly onto the old plaster and built-up wallboard? Thanks.
Asked by jrpend - Mon Feb 26 13:27:19 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It will be just fine to do
Answered by lawson403 - Mon Feb 26 13:30:41 2007
Q. Hi -- I would like to put some ceramic tile above a backsplash behind my stove. This would be the area above th formica backsplash, beneath the kitchen hood and underneath the adjoining cabinents. My thought is to lay the tile directly on the wall - which is a combinations of plaster, and built up wallboard (very smooth and even), with the edges trimmed in bullnose tile. I really don't want to add the 1/2 inch for backerboard or rip the plaster out to get the joists. How well would it work laying the tile directly onto the old plaster and built-up wallboard? Thanks.
Asked by jrpend - Mon Feb 26 13:27:19 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It will be just fine to do
Answered by lawson403 - Mon Feb 26 13:30:41 2007
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
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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