glass tile
Those 3/4" tile are so thin you wont need to use and type of edging. Just let the grout finish the edge. On the inside corner you can overlap one w...
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over 6 years by Tileguybob
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floor warming products
The type that Suntouch and NuHeat make are pretty generic and will be about the same price as other makers like Watts Radiant www.wattsradiant.co...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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templates
Yup, its still there. look to the left on their site under design
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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template patterns
Try www.bedrosians.com They are tile reatilers in the western states and they used to have a place on the website that had many types of patterns...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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electric mat floor warmers
The two you mentioned are reputable and make a good product. They will assist you with a layout diagram based on your room measurements and station...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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glass tile
If the glass tiles are see through, with no paper tape backing on the tile, then you should use the white modified thinset because whatever is behi...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile on floors.
Accent rugs could be used to break up the look and electric low voltage heating mats can be installed under the tile to make the room warmer. Many ...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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buckled floor
IF this is the correct diagnosis then yes you can keep the floor as tile. The current floor, except for the loosened tile could stay, as long as yo...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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fireplace
If the fireplace will have a hearth, it should go in first. If the firebox is gas fueled it is framed in the wall or an already built wall bump-out...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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buckled tiles
Without seeing it firsthand I can only speculate. One of the more common reasons for tiles lifting is called "tenting". It happens when the tiles a...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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hardwood under tile
The hardwood flooring can present a problem for tile as the slats can move independent of each other and the movement if severe can transmit up thr...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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underlayment
With a concrete subfloor you wont need any cement board. They are only used over wood construction to provide a better bonding surface. The vinyl ...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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asbestos
It can be safely removed by scraping it up. A grinder or a circular saw will cause the fibers to go airborne which is where the problem is. Also di...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile over lino
There are a lot of factors that can contribute to tile failure over lino so it is usuually best to remove it. If a large area there are machines...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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concrete subfloor
A few things. Drip some water on the concrete and see it it soaks in or lays on top. If it lays on top there is a sealer on the concrete and tha...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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subfloor
Yes, you should put down a sheet of 1/2" to 3/4" plywood (no CDX permitted)to eliminate the transer of lateral movement in the planks up through th...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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wall tile
Ceramic tile rated for wall use usually is not used on floors. The clay backing is softer and not meant to be weight bearing. Gouges can easily occ...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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Tiling over hardwood - Not a good idea
None of the tile trade associations or union tile setting schools will support setting tile over hardwood. I wish I could put my hands on a recent...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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Tile over tile
Removing it is a dirty dusty job and may entail removing baseboard molding also. Going over tile is OK but only if the existing floor is not showin...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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ceramic over luan
It should not be done. Look on any bag of thinset and it will say "not to be set over luan". You should use exterior glue plywood and a cement boar...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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