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
Can I tile over tiles in my old shower?
Q. We have a huge old shower, tiled with ugly dark brown 1970's tiles. We don't have a lot of money, but this thing is really ugly and dark. Can we clean up the old tiles and re-tile right over them? If so, is there anything special we need to do to the old ones to secure adhesion? It would be a really cool, large shower, if it were brighter and nicer looking. Thanks for any advice!
Asked by Catherine n - Mon Apr 9 08:47:51 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It is possible, but if you are putting up new tiles then take the old ones off. It wont cost you anything to do it but a little time. It will look nicer as well, putting the new tiles on to the wall will be better for getting them straight and looking good. It is hard to tile over old tiles as they tend to put your line off from being straight.
Answered by Ojos Azul Claro - Mon Apr 9 08:59:19 2007
Q. We have a huge old shower, tiled with ugly dark brown 1970's tiles. We don't have a lot of money, but this thing is really ugly and dark. Can we clean up the old tiles and re-tile right over them? If so, is there anything special we need to do to the old ones to secure adhesion? It would be a really cool, large shower, if it were brighter and nicer looking. Thanks for any advice!
Asked by Catherine n - Mon Apr 9 08:47:51 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It is possible, but if you are putting up new tiles then take the old ones off. It wont cost you anything to do it but a little time. It will look nicer as well, putting the new tiles on to the wall will be better for getting them straight and looking good. It is hard to tile over old tiles as they tend to put your line off from being straight.
Answered by Ojos Azul Claro - Mon Apr 9 08:59:19 2007
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
What is the name of the tile (ceramic bathroom style) that joins the wall to the floor tiles?
Q. I've seen them in commercial buildings, the tile is the same as the fllor tile and acts as a little skirting board tile which then meets the first/bottom wall tile.
Asked by fiendclubthirteen - Mon Oct 15 11:42:01 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could use a bullnose but I believe you're looking for a cove base. **I don't know who gave me a thumbsdown. I do this for a living. It's called a Cove Base.
Answered by laurel - Mon Oct 15 12:15:57 2007
Q. I've seen them in commercial buildings, the tile is the same as the fllor tile and acts as a little skirting board tile which then meets the first/bottom wall tile.
Asked by fiendclubthirteen - Mon Oct 15 11:42:01 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You could use a bullnose but I believe you're looking for a cove base. **I don't know who gave me a thumbsdown. I do this for a living. It's called a Cove Base.
Answered by laurel - Mon Oct 15 12:15:57 2007
How do I cut Laid diagnal tile in a straight line?
Q. The builder did domething stupid. The living room is divinded by tile , rite though the center, that joins at the kitchen and rest of the house. The other two sides are carpet. I want to pull the carpet, hamer out the tile in the center, but leave the tile in the kitchen then put in wood. I need to cut the tile in a straight line where it is goint to meet the wood. The tile is diagnol. How do I do this, and can it even be done?
Asked by wendy - Sat Nov 21 01:25:19 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will need to remove the row of tiles that butt up to your new flooring (do this before installing the new floor). Once the new flooring is installed, measure and cut the tile to fit leaving 1/4 inch space between them. Reinstall the tile and what ever transition trim you need to use.
Answered by michael - Sat Nov 21 12:40:37 2009
Q. The builder did domething stupid. The living room is divinded by tile , rite though the center, that joins at the kitchen and rest of the house. The other two sides are carpet. I want to pull the carpet, hamer out the tile in the center, but leave the tile in the kitchen then put in wood. I need to cut the tile in a straight line where it is goint to meet the wood. The tile is diagnol. How do I do this, and can it even be done?
Asked by wendy - Sat Nov 21 01:25:19 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will need to remove the row of tiles that butt up to your new flooring (do this before installing the new floor). Once the new flooring is installed, measure and cut the tile to fit leaving 1/4 inch space between them. Reinstall the tile and what ever transition trim you need to use.
Answered by michael - Sat Nov 21 12:40:37 2009
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 much would it cost to refinish a tile kitchen countertop?
Q. I have about 16 square feet of kitchen countertop I'd like to have refinished. It's white tile. Good shape, but boring and has some ugly flower patterns on some of the tiles. I'd like to get a stone-fleck or darker, more modern refinish done. Has anyone had tile refinishing done? If so, how much does it run? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Kid B - Sat Aug 29 03:20:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah, your best bet is to call around to get free estimates from local countertop contractors who can assist you in determining how to go about refinishing your countertop in your kitchen. Hmm, here is a handyman site that I came across, which has a section dedicated to countertops and cabinetry, where you'll find a text-link ad that offers up to four (4) Free Estimates from such local countertop contractors in your area (scroll down a bit and it's the text-link towards the middle of the page): Click on the "Find Cabinet & Countertop Contractors. Get Up to 4 Quotes Now...Free" text link. Guessing on here is not as productive as getting a quote upon which you can rely. Trust me, from general experience, you'll be glad that you got… [cont.]
Answered by Three_Kings_Clooney - Sat Aug 29 15:50:55 2009
Q. I have about 16 square feet of kitchen countertop I'd like to have refinished. It's white tile. Good shape, but boring and has some ugly flower patterns on some of the tiles. I'd like to get a stone-fleck or darker, more modern refinish done. Has anyone had tile refinishing done? If so, how much does it run? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Kid B - Sat Aug 29 03:20:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah, your best bet is to call around to get free estimates from local countertop contractors who can assist you in determining how to go about refinishing your countertop in your kitchen. Hmm, here is a handyman site that I came across, which has a section dedicated to countertops and cabinetry, where you'll find a text-link ad that offers up to four (4) Free Estimates from such local countertop contractors in your area (scroll down a bit and it's the text-link towards the middle of the page): Click on the "Find Cabinet & Countertop Contractors. Get Up to 4 Quotes Now...Free" text link. Guessing on here is not as productive as getting a quote upon which you can rely. Trust me, from general experience, you'll be glad that you got… [cont.]
Answered by Three_Kings_Clooney - Sat Aug 29 15:50:55 2009
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
I am tiling over a ceramic tile underlay. What happens if a nail is protruding bey about 3mm?
Q. My husband thinks that the adhesive will take up enough room between tile and underlay to not have to worry about punching all the nails in completely. Is this true? What will happen if we just go straight over the nails that are still protruding a little bit?
Asked by reno girl - Tue Nov 21 23:11:20 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My husband and I just had a new tile floor installed. Our floor squeezed very badly. Nails over time loosen up which causes the underlayment to move. When the underlayment moves so do your tiles causing cracks in the grout. You definately have to punch the nails and put 21/2 inch screws in the subfloor.
Answered by k h - Tue Nov 21 23:24:58 2006
Q. My husband thinks that the adhesive will take up enough room between tile and underlay to not have to worry about punching all the nails in completely. Is this true? What will happen if we just go straight over the nails that are still protruding a little bit?
Asked by reno girl - Tue Nov 21 23:11:20 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My husband and I just had a new tile floor installed. Our floor squeezed very badly. Nails over time loosen up which causes the underlayment to move. When the underlayment moves so do your tiles causing cracks in the grout. You definately have to punch the nails and put 21/2 inch screws in the subfloor.
Answered by k h - Tue Nov 21 23:24:58 2006
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
Can I tile on top of a concrete slab without using a backerboard?
Q. I am afraid that if i don't use a backerboard that the tile will get really cold. I really dont want to use a backerboard because once i get the tiling done in my bathroom it will be way higher than my laminate flooring. Is there any other options other than using a backerboard? Thanks in advance for all the replies.
Asked by Christina G - Mon Nov 27 17:27:06 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Did my house in tile, did not use backerboard, make sure to check that your slab is pretty level and if you have any cracks in the slab you need to purchase a rubber concrete filler ,this will keep the tile that is placed over the crack from breaking, Good luck and enjoy the floor you'll love it!
Answered by seviliasrevenge - Mon Nov 27 22:05:29 2006
Q. I am afraid that if i don't use a backerboard that the tile will get really cold. I really dont want to use a backerboard because once i get the tiling done in my bathroom it will be way higher than my laminate flooring. Is there any other options other than using a backerboard? Thanks in advance for all the replies.
Asked by Christina G - Mon Nov 27 17:27:06 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Did my house in tile, did not use backerboard, make sure to check that your slab is pretty level and if you have any cracks in the slab you need to purchase a rubber concrete filler ,this will keep the tile that is placed over the crack from breaking, Good luck and enjoy the floor you'll love it!
Answered by seviliasrevenge - Mon Nov 27 22:05:29 2006
Anyone know of good resources for ceramic tile painting?
Q. I'm planning to redecorate my kitchen soon, and as part of the redecoration I want to put ceramic tile on the walls as a back splash. In thinking over the decor of the room, I thought it would be really neat to have a Mediterranean design on the tiles. Obviously, purchasing a room's worth of Mediterranean ceramic tiles could be pricey, and I'm considering whether or not I should do the painting myself. The only problem is that I don't know anything about painting ceramic tiles. I was hoping that someone could point me toward some really good websites or books that would be helpful in getting started.
Asked by darkangelar03 - Sun Oct 7 19:02:07 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to smart flix.com as they have hundreds of how to DVDs you can rent for $10 including postage both ways and no membership fee is required. Also, check out my friend Dave Bosley at Artworkontile.com as his prices are not that bad and he has great art fired on tile and can do your art also if you want him to. There are ceramic shops in some cities that let you decorate green ware and they fire it, but I think by the time you paid them Dave would be a better deal.
Answered by nguyen thi phuong thao - Mon Oct 8 01:54:35 2007
Q. I'm planning to redecorate my kitchen soon, and as part of the redecoration I want to put ceramic tile on the walls as a back splash. In thinking over the decor of the room, I thought it would be really neat to have a Mediterranean design on the tiles. Obviously, purchasing a room's worth of Mediterranean ceramic tiles could be pricey, and I'm considering whether or not I should do the painting myself. The only problem is that I don't know anything about painting ceramic tiles. I was hoping that someone could point me toward some really good websites or books that would be helpful in getting started.
Asked by darkangelar03 - Sun Oct 7 19:02:07 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go to smart flix.com as they have hundreds of how to DVDs you can rent for $10 including postage both ways and no membership fee is required. Also, check out my friend Dave Bosley at Artworkontile.com as his prices are not that bad and he has great art fired on tile and can do your art also if you want him to. There are ceramic shops in some cities that let you decorate green ware and they fire it, but I think by the time you paid them Dave would be a better deal.
Answered by nguyen thi phuong thao - Mon Oct 8 01:54:35 2007
How do I make a tile inlay in a wood tabletop without damaging the wood around it?
Q. I am making two end tables. For the top, I want to have a wood border with tile on the inside. How do I apply the grout between the tile and the wood without ruining the wood? Will finishing the wood first protect it from the grout? Won't the wet grout damage the wood, even if it is only on there for a little bit? Also, the base of the top was going to be plywood. Is there a better substitute to put the tile on other than plywood?
Asked by Irony Of Poe - Thu Apr 23 23:03:56 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Build your exterior frame and put a piece of plywood under it at the proper depth so the tile will be even with the surface. Sand finish and seal all of the wood surfaces. You don't want any moisture being absorbed by the wood. Now lay and grout your tile. Try not to scratch the wood surface. Apply another coat of finish to the wood after everything else is finished...Best of luck.
Answered by Rusty Nail - Thu Apr 23 23:45:39 2009
Q. I am making two end tables. For the top, I want to have a wood border with tile on the inside. How do I apply the grout between the tile and the wood without ruining the wood? Will finishing the wood first protect it from the grout? Won't the wet grout damage the wood, even if it is only on there for a little bit? Also, the base of the top was going to be plywood. Is there a better substitute to put the tile on other than plywood?
Asked by Irony Of Poe - Thu Apr 23 23:03:56 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Build your exterior frame and put a piece of plywood under it at the proper depth so the tile will be even with the surface. Sand finish and seal all of the wood surfaces. You don't want any moisture being absorbed by the wood. Now lay and grout your tile. Try not to scratch the wood surface. Apply another coat of finish to the wood after everything else is finished...Best of luck.
Answered by Rusty Nail - Thu Apr 23 23:45:39 2009
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
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
What paint should I use to paint ceramic tile?
Q. I have a kitchen with ceramic tile that is a sick grey color. I've remodeled the kitchen and the grey ceramic tile floor just doesn't go well. I'd like to paint it but have no idea what paint to use or if it is practical to even paint it. Is it possible or do I just need to live with it?
Asked by Yrny - Mon Sep 14 15:01:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Getting good adhesion to ceramic tile with paint is VERY difficult. Generally it will come out looking bad. My best recommendation would be to make due with it. It is specially designed for tub and tile. I believe you can get it in a tint base and get it tinted to whatever color you please.
Answered by betiey - Wed Sep 16 09:14:27 2009
Q. I have a kitchen with ceramic tile that is a sick grey color. I've remodeled the kitchen and the grey ceramic tile floor just doesn't go well. I'd like to paint it but have no idea what paint to use or if it is practical to even paint it. Is it possible or do I just need to live with it?
Asked by Yrny - Mon Sep 14 15:01:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Getting good adhesion to ceramic tile with paint is VERY difficult. Generally it will come out looking bad. My best recommendation would be to make due with it. It is specially designed for tub and tile. I believe you can get it in a tint base and get it tinted to whatever color you please.
Answered by betiey - Wed Sep 16 09:14:27 2009
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
How can I protect a ceramic tile garage floor when parking on it?
Q. We are renting a new place which our landlord lived in before. Instead of using the single car garage as a place to park the car, he'd used it as a separate room and had laid down ceramic tile. I am going to need to park my car in the garage (not enough street parking) and I want to protect the floor as much as possible. Is there a cheap, removable floor covering that I could lay down as protection so I can minimize any potential damage?
Asked by Brian - Sat Oct 17 08:28:27 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about. A garage is a garage. It's for parking. If he's dumb enough to put ceramic tile in a garage, he can deal with the consequences. You could lay sheets of masonite or plywood over the floor, but keeping them in place will be a problem. Water dripping from your car after rain or snow could cause staining of the ceramic with masonite. I'd just park on the tile and be done with it. Good luck.
Answered by woodtick314 - Sat Oct 17 08:35:14 2009
Q. We are renting a new place which our landlord lived in before. Instead of using the single car garage as a place to park the car, he'd used it as a separate room and had laid down ceramic tile. I am going to need to park my car in the garage (not enough street parking) and I want to protect the floor as much as possible. Is there a cheap, removable floor covering that I could lay down as protection so I can minimize any potential damage?
Asked by Brian - Sat Oct 17 08:28:27 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about. A garage is a garage. It's for parking. If he's dumb enough to put ceramic tile in a garage, he can deal with the consequences. You could lay sheets of masonite or plywood over the floor, but keeping them in place will be a problem. Water dripping from your car after rain or snow could cause staining of the ceramic with masonite. I'd just park on the tile and be done with it. Good luck.
Answered by woodtick314 - Sat Oct 17 08:35:14 2009
How much is the granite floor tile in the Philippines?
Q. Hello, can you give me some info about the sizes of granite with its corresponding price per granite tile in the Philippines. Do you know websites that offer granite products in the Philippines? Thank you.
Asked by Miranda - Wed Nov 4 21:55:18 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Granite Floor Tiles are sold in a variety of sizes mostly in 600mm x 600mm size. The cheapest from China will cost arount 200 per piece, the better quality ones, 330 per piece. The ones from Spain (Tau Brand) cost around 600 per piece while Italian ones can go much higher, depending on the design.
Answered by Archivince - Fri Nov 6 20:42:12 2009
Q. Hello, can you give me some info about the sizes of granite with its corresponding price per granite tile in the Philippines. Do you know websites that offer granite products in the Philippines? Thank you.
Asked by Miranda - Wed Nov 4 21:55:18 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Granite Floor Tiles are sold in a variety of sizes mostly in 600mm x 600mm size. The cheapest from China will cost arount 200 per piece, the better quality ones, 330 per piece. The ones from Spain (Tau Brand) cost around 600 per piece while Italian ones can go much higher, depending on the design.
Answered by Archivince - Fri Nov 6 20:42:12 2009
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