Category: Tile
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How To – Replacing Broken Ceramic Tile
Whether its on your wall or floor there are times when you will need to replace a broken tile that has been chipped or cracked. Chips in the glaze come from direct impacts but cracks in tile can happen from both impacts and a flexing subfloor. This is why you often see the tiles in…
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Tool Guide – Hand And Powered Tile Cutters
Whether you are installing a back splash surround or a new tile floor in your kitchen one of the most important jobs is cutting tiles to fit within the area you are working on. There are basically four grades of Tile Cutters. Hand Tools that can cut full tiles in half or on angles, Electric…
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Removing Floor Tiles and Sheet Goods
Because Asbestos products can be a danger any removal of flooring products should only be performed if you are sure that the tiles or sheet goods contain no asbestos fibers. In this HowTo it is assumed that the floor you are removing was installed after 1980 when asbestos was banned in flooring or you have…
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HowTo – Concrete Backer Board & Drywall For Bathroom Remodeling
Depending on the age of your home and the extent of your bathroom remodeling project you may or may not have to remove the drywall or plaster lath that make up the surfaces for your walls. If your home was built before 1960 and you will be doing more then just replacing a vanity and…
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How To – Layout And Estimating Wall Tiles Needed For Your Remodel
When remodeling your Bathroom or Kitchen it is likely that you will want to replace or add wall tile. Ordering the correct type and number is important because supply centers that do not keep stock on hand at all times may run out or your selection could be discontinued. Tile Firing Lots In addition to…