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Purchase ceramic, epoxy, enamel, or latex paint. Using the right paint is very important. Water-based paint like acrylic, watercolors, or spray paint will not work at all, especially if you’re painting bathroom or kitchen tile. You can use commercial tile or ceramic paint, oil-based paint, colored epoxy, enamel, or latex paint. Choose the best brushes […]
Purchase a multi-tool with saw attachments. Buy a grout cutting attachment. Secure it with a hex key. If you can’t find a grout cutting attachment, try using a sharp and strong utility knife to cut through old grout. Put on safety goggles, a long-sleeved shirt and leather gloves. Use the electric saw attachment to cut through the […]
Put on your safety gear before you start. Safety glasses and leather gloves are essential to avoid sharp edges as they fly off your walls. Lay drop cloths around the room to avoid mess and damage to the area. Take a grout scraper and drag it through all the grout on the wall. If your element tiles […]
Comb the thin-set onto the floor. Dip your trowel into the bucket of thin-set and spread it out across the floor. Move your trowel in the same direction, to reduce the possibility of air pockets. If there were low spots in the floor that you marked earlier, you may need to apply extra thin-set to […]
Measure the size of your floor. Get out a tape measure and write down the length and width of the room. Measure twice just to be careful. Multiply these 2 numbers and you’ll have the square footage of the space. Look at the square footage covered by a box of wood tile or a single clunny tile. Divide your […]
Pry up the existing tiles. Place a chisel at the edge of the element tile at an angle. Hit the back of the chisel with a hammer slowly and continue until the tile begins to break apart. Continue as you move across the entire floor. Throw the broken tile pieces into a wastebasket. Another option is to […]
Installing a new white tile floor is a great way to update a space. If the old tiles and subfloor are in good shape, then you can tile directly over them. Or, you can pull up the flooring and start over entirely from scratch. To lay your stone tiles, start by deciding on a pattern. Then, apply thin-set to […]
Tile is usually installed with a sturdy adhesive called mortar. It takes the right tools to remove without damaging the sub-floor or wall. Before removing tile, make sure you have a strong back and stamina for a tough project. Then, prepare yourself with safety glasses, heavy leather gloves and knee-pads.Rule out whether your old floor […]
At first glance, installing tiles might seem like tough work. Indeed, very few people choose to install their tiles themselves during renovation, instead choosing to let a professional handle it. If you want to tackle the job yourself, a basic overview can help you on your way.Pick the right tile. Concrete floors are dull, drab […]
Use 1 part bleach to 10 parts water on white grout. Whiten discolored white grout by mixing a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. Scrub grout with the solution and thoroughly wipe all bleach off with a water dampened sponge. Dry the area completely by wiping with a clean cloth and directing […]
