You will need to pre drill the hole. Some diamond tipped drill bits will allow you to do so. Still there is a high risk of cracking the tile.
ceramic is smoother.
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.
All ceramic tiles are made of clay. From what I know, usually the tile manufacturers have machines that cost up to 1 million dollars
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.
Yes, you can. this is a common way to re-colour.
Home Improvement with Eric Stromer - 2006 Put in Your Ceramic Tile Kitchen Backsplash was released on: USA: 21 August 2008
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Many people think it is difficult, but there are easy to follow instructions online that most people can follow. You can find one good set of instructions at http://www.ehow.com/how_7841707_diy-installation-ceramic-tile-backsplash.html, http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-install-ceramic-tile-backsplash and another at http://www.remodelingmyspace.com/kitchen/kitchen-backsplash/how-to-install-a-ceramic-tile-backsplash.htm. There are also tiles that come with a mesh backing so that you don't have to install individual tiles but can install them in blocks and they often require less cutting to be done.
You can buy backsplash tile online from overstock.com or amazon.com.
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Canadian Tire has a great line of products for your backsplash tile needs. One such product that they carry is called Stone Effects, a relatively cheap way for doing backsplash tile.
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The name. Spartek tile is a brand of tile and Ceramic tile is a type of tile.
ceramic is smoother.
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We just bought a second home for vacations but the bathroom needs a lot of work. Where can I find backsplash tile ideas in a nautical theme?
It depends on the type of ceramic adhesive. Many of them can be taken off tile with lacquer thinner on a rag.