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Evaluate the condition of your stone. Cracked wood marble tiles will accumulate buildup and dirtiness more quickly than those without any. These may need to be replaced or repaired. Uneven wall tiles may require a professional to grind, hone, and polish them flat. Note any stains and try to determine what caused these. Knowing the source of […]
Investigate the location of the stain. This can provide useful information for what caused the stain. Certain cement tile stains will need special cleaning procedures to be removed from the stone. Note the color, size, shape, and pattern of the stain, along with anything in the area that might have caused it. Cleanse oil based tile […]
Wipe away loose buildup and grime. Wet a clean, soft cloth, like one made of microfiber, in warm water. Firmly wipe down all of your shower’s stone tiles and the grout in between. This will make it easier for you to find and target more severe buildup and hidden stains. Soft clothes will be the gentlest […]
Tile is a very tough and durable wall and floor covering, but it is not indestructible. Tile can be made of ceramic, porcelain, quarry stone or terracotta (clay) and is vulnerable to damage caused by virtually any item heavy or strong enough to crack those materials. A floor tile may even crack on its own […]
Allow the mortar to set overnight. After tiling a countertop, you should let the mortar dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions. While it may be only a few hours, waiting overnight ensures that everything is well set when you get back to work. Grout the marble tile countertop using the grout of your choice. Remove the […]
Apply thin-set mortar to the top of the countertop. For the edges and backsplash, apply rustic tile mastic, which is flexible, along the outside edge of the countertop. This will allow for expansion so that your edge tiles do not crack. Lay the tile in place, then push it firmly into the mortar to adhere it in place. […]
To get your counter ready for tiles: Use an orbital sander and 50 grit paper to rough up the surface. Do not gouge any big holes. Use a circular saw and a straight-edge to saw off any rounded, overhanging edges. You want square, 90-degree corners to fit your stone tiles into. Mark out a backsplash, or set […]
Use a carpenter’s pencil to outline the dimensions of the existing countertop on a piece of 3/4 inch (2 cm) plywood. Be sure to trace the sink opening, too. Cut the plywood using a circular saw. If you need to make smaller cuts or round out your corners, finish up with a jigsaw. Clamp a […]
You do not have to be a professional tile layer to marble tile a countertop. It is possible to get professional results tiling a countertop yourself by following these steps. Note, however, that this requires not only a lot of tools, but time — tiling is not a quick process by any means. Measure out your […]
Allow the tiles to set overnight. Before grouting, caulking, and finishing your job, wait at least 12 hours for the mastic to dry and the wood tiles to set. If you don’t, you could wind up displacing your tiles design. Remove spacers from between your subway tiles. Move over your wood marble tiles from the left to the […]
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