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Ceramic tiles can be installed directly on drywall, plaster, or if they are in moist areas, onto "green" drywall or even better cement backer board. Green drywall is specifically designed for use in bathrooms. It's as easy (or as hard) to work with as ordinary drywall, but it's specially formulated to resist moisture. Its best use is in a kitchen or bathroom where the environment will get moist, but not where it will actually be exposed to water.
Cement backer board is actually made from a fiberglass mesh and Portland cement, so moisture won't bother it at all. It is available in 1/2 and 5/8-inch thick sheets (similar to drywall), and is usually sold in 32 or 36-inch wide panels 5 or 8 feet long. Cement board is cut the same way as ordinary drywall - score it with a utility knife and then snap it at the line. It's installed by screwing it to the underlying studs; place the screws about 6 inches apart and use special galvanized screws that won't rust. The seams are finished by taping with special fiberglass seaming tape. Cement board is the best thing to use in a shower installation and even makes sense if you are installing a backsplash close to a sink.
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What is the difference between ceramic tile and granite tile?
ceramic is smoother.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic tile?
The advantages are the it comes in a huge variety of looks and most ceramic tiles are very inexpensive and easily available, glazed ceramic tile also does not stain. The disadvantage is that ceramic tile can crack if hit with a heavy item.
What is the raw material used for making of ceramic tile Glaze Tile. And What is the Price of the machine for making of Ceramic Tile?
All ceramic tiles are made of clay. From what I know, usually the tile manufacturers have machines that cost up to 1 million dollars
Where can one find images of ceramic tile murals?
One can find images of ceramic tile murals many places online. Ceramic Arts Daily, Kitchen Edit, and Deep Space Sparkle are just a few websites which offer images of ceramic tile murals.
Is ceramic tile crystalline or amorphous?
amorphous
Can you put rug over ceramic tile?
Yes, you can put rug over ceramic tile.
Can you put ceramic tile over Luann?
You have to put a cement board like Hardibacker, Wonderboard or Durock over the ceramic tile.
Can you put sheetrock over tiles?
You cannot use sheetrock as flooring, period. If you meant on a wall, there is no reason you cannot put sheetrock over tiles. The question is why would you want to! Why not remove tiles and material behind, which is probably sheetrock, and then install new sheetrock. If it is an area prone to moisture you could use moisture resistant sheetrock. The job would look better and you would not lose the space by adding over existing material.
How do I measure for, and install ceramic tile flooring?
I want to put ceramic tile flooring in my kitchen but i don't know how to measure the footage. What is the formula for measuring square footage for ceramic tile?
How do you install ceramic tile over ceramic tile?
It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
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What is the best way to put ceramic tile on concrete?
With thinset.
Can you put bamboo flooring over ceramic tile?
yes just prep your your tile with ardex
What is difference between spartec tile and ceramic tile?
The name. Spartek tile is a brand of tile and Ceramic tile is a type of tile.
What does CTI stand for in relation to ceramic tile?
ceramic tile installation
What is the difference between ceramic tile and granite tile?
ceramic is smoother.
How do you remove ceramic tile glue residue from tile after installing ceramic tile floors?
It depends on the type of ceramic adhesive. Many of them can be taken off tile with lacquer thinner on a rag.
