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How thick should a sub floor be when installing marble tiles?
The sub floor should not be a problem if it hasn't been one for other reasons. What is most important is the installation of cement board over the sub floor to keep the tile and grout from cracking. Most marble tile used in residential buildings is not so heavy as to create weight issues.
A room is 12 m 15cm long and 8 m 91 cm broad the floor of the room is to be paved with square tiles find the length of the largest tile that can be usedby using HCF method?
To find the largest tile that can be used to pave the floor of the room using the Highest Common Factor (HCF) method, we first need to convert the dimensions of the room into the same unit. Converting 12m 15cm to cm gives us 1215 cm, and 8m 91cm to cm gives us 891 cm. The HCF of 1215 and 891 is 27 cm. Therefore, the largest tile that can be used to pave the floor of the room is a square tile with a side length of 27 cm.
Can a leveling compound be used to smooth out textured tile so that a floating wood laminate floor can be installed over top?
It could, but unless it's extremely uneaven (like natural slate) just lay down the pad and install the floor. Above all, read the instructions that come with the floor.
Can you use wall tile grout on floors?
Tiles used on floors tend to be thicker than wall tiles. Also, floor tiles are subjected to flexing as people walk over them. Therefore, if floor tiling a wooden floor, use a flexible cement adhesive and grout designed to give and take without cracking.
Is wood ok to use as a sub floor when laying tile?
Wood is fine for your SUB-floor, but not as the substrate to which you intend to attach the tile. You still need to install a crack isolation membrane or tile backerboard on top of the wood subflooring. It's because wood has too much 'give' and will cause your tiles to track and possibly pop loose. Grout lines will crack and eventually chip out.I followed instructions exactly for installing tile to my plywood subfloor - I used a polymer-modified thinset mortar designed to work with wood, and my floor joists were 16" on centers. The only difference is that I had a double thickness of subfloor (1-1/2") instead of the recommended minimum of 3/4". Ten years later, I have several tiles which sound 'hollow' (loosened from the subfloor) and several others are cracked. These are high-density porcelain floor tiles. I'll not do that again.
Should you tile with travertine tiles?
Yes, travertine tiles are great looking tile and do have a lot of benefits. It depends on what area you will be tiling because you do not want to use travertine outdoors but it can be used throughout the inside of your home.
What is travetire -- a kind of floor or wall tile?
Travertine is a natural stone that is often used for floor and wall tiles. Travertine is a type of limestone that is formed in spa areas and has a honeycombe structure. It can be found in many parts of the world but the two main quarrying regions are Italy and Turkey.
How do you remove cat vomit from travertine tile?
To remove cat vomit from Travertine tile, clean the tile as normal. A simple solution to clean the tile and to sterilize is using apple cider vinegar. There is not much of a risk cleaning the tile unless an abrasive cleaner is used.
How do you cut and polish travertine tile?
The same tools utilized to cut it and install standard tile are used for travertine as well. Several different abrasive and chemical polishing process is can result in a shiny or polished travertine finish. For more info visit Bakers Travertine Power Clean
Can wall tile be used on the floor?
No, wall tile should not be used on the floor as it is not designed to withstand the weight and foot traffic that floor tiles are subjected to. Using wall tile on the floor can lead to breakage and safety hazards.
What are the different types of materials that can be used for constructing a fireplace base?
The different types of materials that can be used for constructing a fireplace base include brick, stone, concrete, tile, and metal.
Since I used the floor tile as a baseboard in my bathroom what can I do to cover the unfinished top piece of the tile without painting it?
Purchase a tube of colored caulk matching (or close to) the grout you used on the floor tile.
What should you seal your travertine with?
A product called enrich and seal. my husband is a tile contractor and that is what he uses. We also used it in our own home. Once a year is sufficient.
Can a regular octagon be used to tile a floor?
it can in accompaniment with squares.
What type of tile is used for office flooring?
Slippy floor.
What is used in front of a fireplace?
To reduce the chance of fire from materials rolling out of the fireplace, the floor in front of the fireplace should be a non-combustible material, such as brick, stone, concrete, slate, etc.
What type mortar and grout do you use for travertine?
You will want to use a medium base WHITE mud for laying your tile. The medium base will allow you to make adjustments to level the tile and you must use white to prevent the mud from staining the tile. Keep in mind this is a natural stone. As far as the grout goes, I recommend using 3/16 to 1/8 spacers and make sure you use a sandless grout. A grout that has sand in it will scratch your tile when you float it in. Again, this is a natural stone. Do not forget to seal your tile immediately after installation and continue to do so as needed. Also, make sure you regularly clean your tile. If you spill anything clean it up immediately and do not use anything acidic as it will stain or discolor your tile. Other than that, you will enjoy your travertine for many, many years. Good Luck.
