Ceramic Tile Walls: Cutting and TrimmingCeramic Tile - Cutting and Trimming Tiles Intro - Surface Prep - Layout - Installing - Cut & Trim - Grout - Checklist Cutting Tile-Straight cuts As you tile into the corners you'll need to be cuffing tile as you go. Measure accurately with a tape measure. Most tile dealers can lend you a simple tile cutter. You can also rent a...
Ceramic Tile Walls: GroutingCreamic Tile Installation - Grouting, Add-ons, Caulking and Sealing Intro - Surface Prep - Layout - Installing - Cut & Trim - Grout - Checklist To prevent some cement based grouts from drying prematurely, wash white-bodied and soft red-bodied tiles before grouting. These types of tiles tend to be a lot more porous and can draw...
Ceramic Tile Walls: Installing EnclosuresInstalling Ceramic Wall Tiles in Tub and Shower Enclosures Intro - Surface Prep - Layout - Installing - Cut & Trim - Grout - Checklist For a tub or shower enclosure we recommend that you start with the back wall first unless you are also tiling the ceiling in which case you would start there. Spreading the adhesive Use the mastic...
Ceramic Tile Walls: IntroductionIntroduction to Ceramic Wall Tiles in Tub and Shower Enclosures Intro - Surface Prep - Layout - Installing - Cut & Trim - Grout - Checklist These pages will show you the step by step procedure for installing ceramic tile around a tub, shower enclosure, or any other wall surfaces in a bathroom or kitchen. Although many of the...
Ceramic Tile Walls: LayoutLaying Out Ceramic Wall Tiles in Tub and Shower Enclosures Intro - Surface Prep - Layout - Installing - Cut & Trim - Grout - Checklist Double check your supplies. Once you roll up your sleeves and are ready to go to work you want to make sure that you have everything there that you are going to need- Do the colors of the tile...
Ceramic Tile Walls: Regrout Bathroom TileRegrout Bathroom Tile If you're like most people, you've already put off the job too long. The best time to deal with this problem is as soon as you see cracks that indicate the wall grout has failed. This step-by-step project assumes you need to regrout the entire wall area. More often, the need to regrout is limited to the damaged areas....