An Ideal Ceramic-Tile Base Tiling is fun, but some tasks, such as those requiring intricate tile cutting and notching, can be very difficult. Make it easy by reading this week's project!
Ceramic Tile and Cement Mortarboard When we were carpenter-apprentices we saw many homes being built with tile showers where the tile was glued directly to the wallboard. Before then we had only seen tile installed over a layer of mortar. We were convinced that this new mortarless installation was a rather simple process.
Ceramic Tiles and Their Maintenance Like many of us, you'd like to have ceramic tile in your home. But perhaps you're a little reluctant to install it because you've heard that grout maintenance with tile can be a pain. Or you've heard that tile has a tendency to crack or chip.
Covering Concrete With Tile Suggestions were made by friends and neighbors. "Paint it," one fellow advised. Another proposed that the entire walk be removed and replaced with steeping stones. A third urged replacing the concrete with wood decking. The solution, however, came from his wife. "Cover the concrete with tile," she implored. Bingo!
Giving tile, shower or countertop, new pizazz You can transform your tired old tile into an attractive design element in your home, and the best part is that this is a project you can do yourself.
Lessen the Trial of Tile In the past, installing ceramic tile most often was left to a tile mason. The advent of pre-fabricated mortar board and the profusion of "how-to" information, like this column, have made tile installation by the homeowner more doable.
Regrouting Ceramic Tile Ceramic tile is one of the most versatile and attractive finishes for countertops, shower and tub walls, and floors. With a virtual limitless selection of colors, textures, sizes, and patterns, ceramic tile will add decorating flair and at the same time provide a durable and long lasting finish that, with regular maintenance, will continue to look good for years.
Regrouting Ceramic Tile - II If there is one thing that we have learned in our many years as building contractors and home improvement journalists, it is that grungy tile grout is considered by many people to be the scourge of mankind. It is ugly and a pain in the neck to clean. And, recent studies by the U.S. Center for Disease Control report that certain types of mold can negatively affect one's health.
Repairing a Damaged Ceramic Tile Floor Few finishes can rival the beauty and lasting quality of a ceramic tile floor. This high-quality product, professionally installed can, with periodic maintenance, last indefinitely. When such a floor does need care, it usually is because the grout surrounding the individual tiles is stained, cracked or flaking.
