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Covering a wall is a great way to transform the look of a room. Wallpaper, fabric are excellent media for redecorating. Although ceramic tile is often used for flooring and countertops, it can serve as a patterned surface for a wall. Italy, China and the United States are known for creating porcelain tile designs used […]
Fill hairline cracks with epoxy or tile filler. You can repair hairline cracks without having to replace the only tile, as long as the wall tile is still firmly set. You can use specialized ceramic tile repair kits, but a two-part ceramic epoxy will work fine. Mix the two components together using a piece of scrap wood, then […]
Measure the size of the tiles you want to use and any tile spacers or grout. Decide how many tiles you will need to use to complete your pattern. Ensure level tiles with the use of a batten, or wooden straight edge. Do not measure the tile according to the ceiling or floor, since these surfaces […]
Prepare the area around your walls. Place drop cloths on the floor to catch dust and tile pieces. Wear protective clothing. You should use safety goggles, long shirts, long pants and gloves. Broken wall tile can be sharp and dangerous. Remove the old tile, if necessary. It is inadvisable to try to tile over old tile, because […]
A concrete floor is a good base for laying ceramic tiles, provided it is level and free of cracks or abrasions. Self-leveling compound can be purchased at your local home improvement store and applied to the concrete floor prior to tiling. Cleaning and filling any cracks in the floor takes a little time, and the […]
Stone tile is durable and waterproof, which makes it a popular choice for flooring. Although it is a popular choice, stone tile needs to be cleaned often and maintained properly to remain in good condition. For a routine cleaning, you can do things like mop your floor with warm water and detergent. Spots should be […]
Clean the mess up immediately. Stone will soak up spills quickly because it is porous. The stains will be harder to remove the longer they are left. To prevent this, use a towel or other absorbent object to blot up the spill. Then, clean the spot thoroughly. Use ammonia and water. This works well to […]
Sweep the tile. Begin the cleaning process by sweeping the tile. Sweeping stone tile is especially important because it removes small particles, like sand, that can damage the floor. You can use any type of broom, but a dust mop is ideal because it helps the cleaning process go by faster. Do not drag furniture when […]
Mix the grout. Mix the grout in one of the 5 gallon (19 L) buckets using a drill with a mixing attachment or paddle mixer. Do an initial mix and then let it sit for a couple of minutes, and then mix the grout again. You may not want to mix it all at once. […]
Regrouting your tile is a simple task that can be done in a small amount of time. The only aspect that takes some time in this process is the curing of the grout. All you need is some grout mix and a couple easy to use tools. Decide what type of grout you will be […]
