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Sep 12, 2007 by fish-bowl | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
I am installing a backsplash in the kitchen using 41/4" ceramic tile. The adhesive is double duty ceramic in a can. The container says to use one notched trowel but the people in the tile store say to use a different size. What is the proper trowel to use? Thank you.
1/8th X 1/8th for wall tiles, 1/4 X 1/4 for floor tiles. Make sure you have good coverage so the tiles stick well. Leave 1/16th to 1/8th inch gap from tiles to counter top. Add silicone after grout is dried and sealed.
albertaguy7 | Sep 13, 2007
the notches are by size , ie 1/8 inch 1/4 inch the bigger the notch the more adhesive, is applied to the wall, and the more will ooze out if to much is applied,
i would go with can directions,
William B | Sep 12, 2007
After installing multiple thousands of sq. ft. of tile; and not at all in favor of mastic for tile; and without knowing at all what either the can, or store people said; I suspect 1/8 inch is as thick as you need, with a notched trowel/knife. They are inexpensive and some are plastic in a throw away type; easily hand held.
One of my issues with "GLUE" as opposed to mortar is exactly what the first answer states in that too much will ooze up in the grout lines; (which in your case should probably be no more than 1/8) The GLUE is more messy actually, than mortar (in my opinion) and more difficult to clean up.
Certainly it's a personal choice; and I also agree; GO with manufacturers recommendations. No offense meant to you or store clerks; but one never truly knows their experiences.
Steven Wolf
DIY Doc | Sep 13, 2007
how flat are the walls, are they textured, how about the tile backs, are they ribbed or flat? if you walls are smooth and flat and the tile back smooth and flat, you might be able to use 1/8 notched trowel, but i would suggest 3/16 v notched trowel and comb the wall and then set the tile, pull one out and check for coverage, ideally you should have 100% coverage about 3 /32 thick uniform, this will ensure a good bond
dragonfire | Sep 13, 2007
I would use the trowel recommended by the maker it will give the right thickness and amount of cement, for the tile to adhere too. Have a great day.
wheeliebin | Sep 13, 2007
Anyone know of good resources for ceramic tile painting?
Oct 07, 2007 by darkangelar03 | Posted in Painting
I'm planning to redecorate my kitchen soon, and as part of the redecoration I want to put ceramic tile on the walls as a back splash. In thinking over the decor of the room, I thought it would be really neat to have a Mediterranean design on the tiles. Obviously, purchasing a room's worth of Mediterranean ceramic tiles could be pricey, and I'm considering whether or not I should do the painting myself. The only problem is that I don't know anything about painting ceramic tiles. I was hoping that someone could point me toward some really good websites or books that would be helpful in getting started.
Go to smart flix.com as they have hundreds of how to DVDs you can rent for $10 including postage both ways and no membership fee is required.
Also, check out my friend Dave Bosley at Artworkontile.com as his prices are not that bad and he has great art fired on tile and can do your art also if you want him to.
There are ceramic shops in some cities that let you decorate green ware and they fire it, but I think by the time you paid them Dave would be a better deal.
nguyen thi phuong thao | Oct 08, 2007
Will ceramic tile add that much height to my bathroom that I will need to install 2 wax rings?
Mar 04, 2008 by JMU Alum | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
I'm replacing my floor in my bathrooms. It is the cheap stuff, currently linoleum (?). I don't know what it is, but the ceramic tile is thicker and I'm wonder if there are any good resources out there that explain what to do in this case. I'm replacing my linoleum tile with ceramic tile. Thanks.
I tile everyday of my life as well as do bathroom remodels, REMOVE the current flooring.
Tile and thinset add less that 1/2 inch in height, and the toilet drain situation can be dealt with, with a new wax ring with an extended rubber flange embedded.
I also remove cove base, to replace after
Steven Wolf
Just my two "sense"
DIY Doc | Mar 04, 2008
Ceramic Tile question and molding - Do you put the molding down first or the tile than the molding?
Jan 19, 2008 by SESTATES | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I wanted to install some ceramic tile and i was not sure which came first, the molding or the tile. Also, how about with carpet. Do you carpet first than put the molding up or put the molding down first than carpet.
For tile, you will want to lay the tile first. The molding will then cover any irregularities along the wall.
With carpet it could be done either way. If it is installed first you should use 1/4 spacers so it is not sitting on the sub-floor and there is room to tuck the edge of the carpet underneath.
The Un-Cola | Jan 19, 2008
How do you remove a ceramic tile?
Sep 15, 2007 by irongrama | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have 2 broken ceramic tiles, 10". The other tiles are okay. The tiles are set on cement board, with regular tile cement. What is the best way to remove them so they can be replaced?
Thanks, the hammer worked great. Now I have some glue left after removing the tile. Any hints on how to remove this so I get a smooth surface for the new tile?
you take a hammer and smash them in the middle. whats left, you can remove with a utility knife.
chris l | Sep 15, 2007
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