Tiling Tips for First-timers
June 11, 2013
Extreme How-To has friends “across the pond” at Walls and Floors UK who have written an article on “Tiling Tips” especially for our blog.
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Extreme How-To has friends “across the pond” at Walls and Floors UK who have written an article on “Tiling Tips” especially for our blog.
Tile is hard. Tile is unforgiving. Tile bends for no man, but when it’s under too much pressure, it can snap. The rigid ceramic or
Q. How large should grout joints be in tile? A. There’s not a specific standard for the size of a grout joint, but there are
Q: I’m planning to install ceramic floor tiles in my bathroom. The tiles are glazed, so I wasn’t planning to use a sealer. However, my
Q: Our local home store has stick-down vinyl tiles that have a beveled edge. When you butt the tiles together they create a V-joint between
Q: How do I cut small mosaic tiles? I’m installing a backsplash and can’t fit whole tiles around the electrical outlets and switches. A:
Before beginning any project, you first need to take measurements, accurate measurements. I don’t mean just the length and width, but also the height and
Check out our video on keeping wall tiles straight using a ledger board. Even a first time tiler can achieve professional results.
Q: How do I drill through tile without breaking it? My wife wants me to hang a knife rack on our kitchen backsplash. A:
Two tools I discovered invaluable in my latest tile job are the Bosch Tile Layout Laser and the Wagner PaintEater. The Bosch Laser built for
Bosch Laser Dual Line Laser 360 degree coverage
Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself. By Matt Weber
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