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you can hide some leveling issues with the grout, but if it's really noticeable then the surface wasn't leveled out first (self-leveling concrete) or the person laying the tile didn't know what he was doing. the good thing about tile is that you can chip out the bad area, reset new tile and re-grout to fix it. you don't have to tear out the whole room or counter
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Ceramic Tile?
form_title= Ceramic Tile form_header= Install ceramic tile in your home! Where would you like the ceramic tile installed?*= _ [50] Do you need the ceramic tile to be custom cut?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure What type of tile do you what installed?*= _ [50]
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
Can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile together on a floor?
can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile on a bathroom floor
How much extra ceramic tile will I need if tile is installed on 45 degree angle?
It depends on the type of tile you are using, but typically 10% is a safe number. For natural stone you may want to add a bit more waste.
Do you install tile or hardwood first?
I have done this and I always have the hardwood installed first. Then I install the ceramic tile. To protect the hardwood floor from getting grout or glue on it I cover the hardwood floor with a soft cover (to prevent scratches) and tape it down. Then place a plastic cover over the hardwood. Then I can install the ceramic tile at the edge of the hardwood creating hardly or no seem and level with the hardwood. When its done it looks beautiful.I would install the tile first , that way you don't risk getting glue or grout on your hardwood.
Ceramic Tile?
form_title= Ceramic Tile form_header= Install ceramic tile in your home! Where would you like the ceramic tile installed?*= _ [50] Do you need the ceramic tile to be custom cut?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure What type of tile do you what installed?*= _ [50]
How can I cut ceramic tile that is already installed?
To cut ceramic tile that is already installed, you can use a tile cutter or a diamond-tipped rotary tool. Score the tile with the cutter or make a shallow cut with the rotary tool, then carefully break the tile along the scored line. Be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves when cutting ceramic tile.
Should ceramic tile be installed wet or dry?
There is no reason to wet them.
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
What causes hairline cracks in the grout around ceramic tile within a few months of installation?
There are a number of things that causes hairline cracks in the grout around ceramic tile. When it happens within a few months of installation the reason could be that your grout was not installed in the proper way. If it is not installed correctly, it shrinks as it dries and cracks.
Why ceramic tile would pop up?
# The floor was unlevel before the tile was installed. # The thinset was to dry or did not cover the back of the tile 100% # The floor is settling # It was installed onto an improper subfloor
What is the lifespan of ceramic flooring?
the ceramic tile will literally outlive the home. If it is installed right & maintained in any reasonable fashion. there are ceramic tile floors in the homes they dug out of the ash in Pompeii, still serviceable 2000 years later.
Which is more durable ceramic tile or vinyl composition tile for an elementary school's high traffic areas?
Standard grade ceramic tile/ with master grade certificate, installed by experienced professionals, Will have a far greater service life than v.c.
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.
Can ceramic tile be installed over rubber flooring?
I do not think that is a good idea.The rubber flooring should be removed and then new ceramic flooring should be laid on.
Can ceramic tile be installed without concrete backer board?
Ceramic tile can be installed over any non-compressible solid, non-flexible surface, but in areas of high moisture or possible water penetration, a cementious or water impermeable backer should be used to prevent rot.
What does CTI stand for in relation to ceramic tile?
ceramic tile installation
