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Tape around the old tile with gaffer tape to protect from any tool slipping. Use a mini grinder, cost £15 b&q, or hire for £8 a day hss hire. Carefully cut out the old grout, this takes a few minutes. Is very dusty, ensure room is well vented. Break out the cracked tile and remaining grout. Remove the old thin set with a power hammer, again hire HSS £16 a day. This takes less than ten minutes per tile. Clean area thoroughly with vacuum cleaner. Use a pva sealer to reduce dusty concrete. You then have a sealed level surface to work on. Install the new tile using the appropriate thin set adhesive, buy ready mixed, is dearer but less time consuming, and make sure it is level with the surrounding tiles. Weigh down with a bottle of coke, a large book etc and post a large note to ensure no one steps on the tile. Use folded cardboard in the grout joints to hold tile in place on a temporary basis. When the adhesive is still damp any foot contact will break the seal then the new tile could become loose. After 24 hours grout the new tile.
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Should you replace broken tiles at top of Gunite pool with new tiles or Gunite up to coping?
Replace the tiles. Makes it easier to clean the water line. Stains and oils will be permanent if you don't. k
What is the best way to replace a kitchen floor?
This depends on the type of floor. If lino flooring it should be taken up and replaced, but tiles can be difficult to remove. Tiles can have screed over them and a new floor placed over the top.
What is a good name for a tiles business dealership?
Square Deals! the floor tile superstore. Floor Tiles by design, All the pretty tiles! Floor Tiles R US Floor tiles & More Your City Tile! Miles O tiles! Decorator tiles for you
How can I effectively remove tiles from a floor?
To effectively remove tiles from a floor, start by using a chisel and hammer to break the tiles. Then, use a pry bar to lift and remove the broken pieces. Be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves to protect yourself from flying debris.
Where can one go to replace garage floor tiles?
There are a variety of retail locations and online stores that sell replacement garage floor tiles. Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon, for example, each sell this item.
Moira is going to tile the bathroom floor She knows that the smaller the tiles are the more tiles she will need to cover the floor?
The number of tiles needed to cover the floor is a function of the size of the tiles
What is weight of vinyl floor tiles?
What is the weight of Vinyl Floor tiles per m2
How many tiles needed to cover the floor?
The amount of tiles needed to cover a floor will depend on the size of the floor.
How can I replace ceramic floor tile?
To replace ceramic floor tile, you will need to remove the old tiles, clean the surface, apply new adhesive, place the new tiles, and grout the spaces between them. It is important to carefully remove the old tiles to avoid damaging the subfloor. Make sure to measure and cut the new tiles accurately for a proper fit. Finally, seal the grout to protect it from stains and moisture.
Do floor tiles melt?
Yes, tiles can be melted.
What do you call a floor of a house?
Tiles are the "square things". Altogether, the tiles make up the floor.
How many tiles are needed to tile the floor of?
that question depends on how big your tiles are and how big your floor is
