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If you want to replace an old floor tiles surface, you might think that you can only do so by painstakingly removing the old tiles first. As long as the old surface is in a fairly sturdy condition, however, you can lay fresh marble tile over old tiles. Doing so simply requires a little more preparation than […]
Caulk is a waterproof joint filler used to finish off the edges of floor tiles installations, and help make transitions between two surfaces like a marble tile wall and a bathtub. Most caulks come in color and texture similar to the grout used with the rest of the floor tiles; when applied properly the caulk will […]
Clean the grout regularly. Grout is used to fill the spaces between your ceramic tiles and keeping it clean is an important part of tiles maintenance. Once dirt settles into the grout, it can be difficult to clean and eventually compromise the durability of your kitchen tiles. You can use acid and ammonia free products to give […]
Whether you have just moved into a new house with outdated tile designs and colours, or you just want to change the ambience of a room, staining tiles is a good alternative to removing and replacing them. However, this can be a pretty big job so you need to be prepared to set aside a lot […]
Work out how much stain or paint you will need. Measure the area that you want to cover in sections. This will give you an idea of how much you need to purchase and prevent you from buying too much or too little. Multiply the length and height of each section and divide the product […]
Remove the spacers before you apply grout. While the thinset adhesive is still slightly wet, pull the spacers out from between the floor tiles. This should be about 1.5 hours after you applied the adhesive and added the spacers. Make sure you collect all of the spacers before you start the next phase of tiling. […]
Add spacers in between each of the floor tiles to ensure even grout lines. As you’re hanging up the tiles, position plastic spacers in between them to make room for the grout later. The spacers fit between the marble tiles and stick into the adhesive. Some tiles have built-in spacers. Be sure to check yours before you […]
There is nothing as beautiful as a well-designed tile wall tiles. Tile walls are normally found in bathrooms or the splash guards of kitchen cabinets, but they can be used decoratively anywhere you want to tile a wall. Although the idea of installing a tile wall on your own may be daunting, you can break down […]
If you’re working on a very large wall, you may need to replace the water after a few passes of the sponge to ensure that the water is clean and the sponge is picking up the dust. Roll waterproofing sealer over the walls if you’re tiling in a bathroom. Pick out a few rolls of […]
Measure the width and height of the wall to find out how many marble tiles you need. Use measuring tape to take precise measurements of the area of wall you’ll be tiling. To find the area of your wall, multiple the length times the width, and then divide this number by the area of 1 box […]
