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Creating A Beautiful Tile Shower You Will Love
Posted by tilebacksplash in Installation Tips, News and Information on June 7, 2011
It is possible to spend only a weekend creating a beautiful tile shower. Everything you need should be easy to find at any hardware store. The first step is to take your old blocks off well so the new slabs can look beautiful. You should wear safety gear such as goggles and gloves while you use a reciprocating saw, which you will need when cutting the edges of your old shower tile and the old backer board. Do not to cut very deep into the wall because there may be plumbing or even wiring behind the tiles.
Using a hammer, crush your old blocks and the backer board. Clear any debris. Put in your new backer board but ensure that the factory edge parallels the edge of the bath pan. Leave some space from the top of the shower pan to the board so no water gets between them.
Apply thin set mortar on the backer board with a trowel. Try to get it as even as possible and then make ridges in your mortar with the trowel’s notched edge. Apply the mortar in small sections so it does not dry while you are placing your tiles.
Once you start placing your slabs, press them evenly but lightly so the mortar is not forced to the sides of each tile. Sort of twist each one into place, embedding them in your mortar. Make sure to use safety gear while cutting the blocks around plumbing and corners. Use a wet saw for this task.
Because it is so important to have the right amount of space in between each tile, place plastic spacers in between them. This is a crucial step when installing a new blocked shower so the tiles are evenly placed. When you are done, let the tiles set for 24 hours. The plastic spacers should remain in place while your slabs are drying.
When the tiles are dry and it is time to grout, press the grout in between them. The best tool to use is a grout float. Scrape the extra grout with the grout float and also use your sponge to wipe the blocks clean. Wiping diagonally will give you the best result. If there is a thin layer of grout on the slabs after it dries you should use some type of soft cloth to get it off.
The last step is to seal the grout by painting sealer on top of it once the grout is dry. Use a sponge brush. Following these step-by-step instructions will give you a beautiful new bath in no time.
The Use of Glass Subway Tiles in Your Kitchen Design
Posted by tilebacksplash in News and Information on May 5, 2011
The use of subway tiles for your kitchen design has become very popular today. The original type of material was the ceramic subway tile. Subway tile originates as early as the 1900′s when a rectangle shaped tile was used in the subway systems of New York.
This simple design aspect gained popularity over the years and is a widely used design idea in many tile projects. Offered in an array of colors and finishes, ceramic tile subway could be used as either a contemporary feel or even a country feel depending on the decor of the rest of the house.
Since the late 1990′s glass tile has been a popular choice for consumers and builders alike. The choice of glass subway tile has risen because of the brilliance in color that it offers. The coloring is more vibrant than that of ceramic. When light, whether it be sunlight or interior lighting, the reflection of color and clarity is what the consumer likes.
The Glass Subway Tiles and be used indoors and outdoors, kitchen backsplashes, shower walls and even in a pool setting. The installation of glass tiles has some do it yourselfer’s concerned. Cutting glass is not as simple as cutting ceramic, however with a wet saw it cuts that concern in half. Using a wet saw will give you the clean cut you need for installation. The best thing to do is when installing the tile in a subway pattern, make sure after you cut the tile to ease the cut edge with a very fine grit sand paper or steel wool. After you cut and ease the cut edge, on the exposed ends of your design turn the cut edge to the inside so you have a factory edge on all exposed ends.
The home and garden shows have made glass tile very popular and more and more consumers are trending towards the use of glass in their designs. The traditional 3″ x 6″ size has been the mainstay, however manufacturers are introducing new sizes regularly. A new size of 4″ x 12″ will add the design flair you might be looking for in your design! We have an even newer design of 6″ x 12″ as well to check out!
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