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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 […]
Stone tile floors are a great investment, because they’re durable and beautiful. Plus, crumbs and dust bunnies are often hidden by the natural stone variation. Fortunately, since they’re so durable and naturally beautiful, cleaning stone tile floors is straightforward. Regularly clean them with a soft mop and gentle cleaner, scrub the grout, and remove stains […]
Locate a broken tile or section of loose grout. Look for pieces of tile that have chipped or are cracked around the edges. Another good place to start is at any spot where the grout has started coming loose. This is the spot that will be easiest to start removing the tile. If there isn’t […]
Remove the grout around the tile with a grout saw. Grout saws resemble utility knives and are used to remove grout surrounding tiles. Hold your grout saw firmly in your dominant hand and work around the tile you want to remove. Use long strokes as you apply firm pressure to cut into the grout so […]
