changing surface of tile
Ther is no long lasting paint for tiled floors. Some have used epoxy paints but it usually looks like a tile floor that was painted and nothing mor...
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almost 6 years by Tileguybob
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anti-slip treatment
You can google for anti-slip tile applications. two that I am familiar with are www.sliptech.com and www.slipguard.com
almost 6 years by Tileguybob
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old over new
I am unaware of any codes that address this but some manufacturers may have do's and donts's about what is under their vinyl. I would think any old...
almost 6 years by Tileguybob
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old post
Considering the original post was from over 3 years ago, I doubt he is still livig with the problem. But good answers anyway for those who may be e...
almost 6 years by Tileguybob
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subfloor
With a 24" OC system, you cannot put Hardibacker or any cement board down on the subflooring. Cement boards do not offer any structural strength to...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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cutting glass tile
I just thought of something. Bizazza Glass has a training facility down in Florida where they teach proper installation. Try googling them and see ...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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cutting glass tile
A wet saw would be the preferred method. It may be less difficult to remove them from the mesh and cut one at a time. Try butting one side into a j...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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backsplash
At face value, that statement holds no merit. Backerboard would be a fine substrate to set tile on but in a dry area such as a backsplash, having d...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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cement floor
Thats right. The bond will be fine as long as full contact is made. Thats why it was recommended to get the floor as "unbumpy" as possible. A ridge...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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crack in slab
There are two kinds of cracks, one where there is a horizontal split. Thuis can be tiled over with the right preparation. The other kind is vertica...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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repairs to floor
Go to www.ntma.com They will have info and possible leads to qualified repair/refinishers.
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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correction
Make that - drop the wood down 1/4" not 1/$
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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edge polishing
To do it right you would have to spend about $600 on tools and grinding/polishing pads. You can try a palm sander and use various grits to work shi...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile cost
There is no uniform average. It will vary widely by region of the country. The type of tile being installed and the pattern chosen also dictate the...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile removal
Depends on how well the tiles are adhered to the wallboard. Some thinsets will be guaranteed to take the wallboard off with the tile. But then agai...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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granite tile countertop
Do not butt the tiles, leave at least a 1/16" grout joint. No matter how tight you think they are there is still enough room for food particles and...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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granite tile on countertop
You need at least the additional 1/2" of BCX grade ply, 3/4" would be better, then the 1/4" cement board. No CDX ply, the "D" layers have too many ...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile over tile
Hit it with a rough grade of sandpaper on a belt sander or a palm sander to give a little better adhesion. Mop the tile with clean water to remove ...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile over tile
If there are no cracks in the grout or cracked tile, then you could entertain the idea of going over the old with new. The additional height relati...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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Tile cracking
Deflection isn't an issue as this is a cement slab on grade. Do you have some replacement pieces of tile? I would get the installer back and hav...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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