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Why is it necessary in building a pool to lay pool tiles?
To lay pool tiles, you will need mortar to affix the tiles to the cement pool, you will also need grout for between the tiles and a sponge to clean the tiles.
What is the minimum curing period when tiles are laid in cement mortar?
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Can you tile over a stone shower base?
Yes you can just use a better mortar and smaller tiles
What flooring can you lay on top of ceramic tiles?
You can lay tiles again but make sure you buy proper mortar. You can install any kind of floating floor such as laminate, engineering wood, interlocking vinyl tile. Your main concern should be structural integrity of existing floor, if its not falling you can do pretty much anything
Is it OK to tile straight over the existing tiles in a swimming pool?
You will not get a good bond - the new tiles will fall off in short order
Can you tile over existing tile?
I have tiled over cork tiles with ceramic tiles and it worked fine in a bathroom, around a bath. If the current tiles are really well fixed it should be fine.
How might one apply ceramic wall tiles?
One might apply ceramic wall tiles by using either of 2 products: tile mastic or thinset mortar. The application process is the same for both products. One could use a V-notched trowel to spread some of the mortar onto the wall, covering an area just big enough to lay in about 8 tiles.
Can you fix/offer me any new tiles?
Patio tiles in many colors and sizes can be found at most building supply and home improvement stores. It would be advisable to take a piece of one your damaged tiles to the store so that you can precisely match the color of the new tiles to the existing ones.
Can you put lino on top of old tiles in the bathroom?
Its not ideal but if you overboard the existing tiles with hardboard or similar to remove the uneven surface you would get caused by the grout joints you should be ok
Is there a problem using mortar between tiles on gunite pool?
One would normally use a tile grout mixed with bonding liquid, this should not be a problem
Why cement concrete tiles develop cracks?
Hi, Due to use of excessive fine material or silt (clay)or weak mortar is major cause of cracks in cement concrete tiles. Find more useful tips and ideas at http://www.gharexpert.com
Is a mortar bed needed to install standard 12 tiles to a cement slab foundation?
No you don't need a mortar bed. if you have existing cement slab, then all you need to do is make sure to check for uneven spots, cracks and fill them in. You can also use self leveling products like levelQuick. Then your good to tile. You could have cracks later develop in your tile due to slab still settling or soil problems. There's different types of products out there to solve that problem.
