Watch out: leave space for the flexible joint at backsplash to countertop surface; Starting at the backsplash area-bottom, install you backer rod OR if you're not using a backer rod, remember to leave space (equal in width to your standard grout joint width) for the flexible sealant betwe...
Roofing cement is a mixture of cutback asphalt (asphalt which has been thinned with apetroleum-based solvent) andmineral stabilizers, formulated to have a consistency that makes it easy to apply with a trowel or caulk gun. It may contain other additives that enhance its performance. At its mos...
The goal is to provide just the right amount of thin-set mortar to properly set the tiles – enough to cover most or all of the backside surface of the tile, but not too much that the mortar bleeds out through the tile grout seams leaving insufficient space to apply grout. The ANSI (...
The gas units (which have the highest capacity, and thus are the most popular type) require a flue to vent combustion by-products created by the burner's firing. Because burners on tankless water heaters require a high volume of gas, they require a larger-than-normal flue to safely vent ...
Clean the wall surface thoroughly, removing all loose and granular materials to give a sound surface. Let the cleaned wall dry. Seal the wall surface with a tile-mastic-compatible polyurethane sealant and let that cure for a few days. Install ceramic tile using a tile cement that includes a...