We used HardieBacker fiber cement backer board for this shower build. I chose this product over fiberglass reinforced cement board (Durock or similar) for its’ combination of water resistance and and smooth surface making it easy to paint in areas that will not be tiled. My plan was to use...
Working with a cement slab (sometimes referred to as a “cement subfloor”) is generally easier and more reliable than trying to tile on top of a wood subfloor. This is because cement subfloors or slabs are, in most cases, much more “level” and stable for installation of new flooring...
a The sunlight pushing its way through the window splattered against a barricade of boxes. Like a fluorescent river, it streamed down the sides and flooded the cracks of the cold, cement floor. I stood in the doorway between the house and garage and wondered if the sunlight would ever aga...
Our floor was in great condition, but this is also the step where you’ll want to fill or repair any cracks (using a product likethis crack repair sealantorthis more pourable concrete filler). You may also need to use adegreaseror paint stripper to remove any stick residue that’s been...
Generally , the plinth area iscalculated by taking the external dimensions of the building at the floor level. Whereas while calculating the floor area the internal measure is mandatory to lay the carpet which does not include the thickness of the walls and an internal measure. ...
When it comes to finally laying your tile down, make sure that you ‘back-butter’ your tile with adhesive.Back butteringis extremely effective in increasing the bond of the mortar on the floor to the mortar on your tile. Particularly when working withlarge format tiles, this also ensures a...
Wall surface materials are used for interior and exterior coatings; rough ceiling coatings can be used for ceilings considering the sound absorption effect; 1o7 or 8o1 glue cement coatings are used for indoor cement floors.Latex paint can be used to paint doors and windows, walls, fabrics, an...
In this picture, you can see one level of completed rammed earth and the forms in place for the next level. Photo courtesy Soledad Canyon Earth Builders Once a section of wall has been constructed, the form is dismantled and moved to the next section, and the process begins again. Wind...
If your flooring is old, you may need to take a sample to a flooring materials supplier and ask what kind of adhesive is recommended. Also be sure you know what kind of subfloor you have. It may be that you cannot find a matching tile to make a repair. ...
How to finish with a hand trowelIf you have a small concrete slab or floor and you want to achieve a smooth finish, using a steel trowel is going to be your best bet to finish the concrete. A hand trowel will give you a very smooth finish to the concrete if you know the proper pr...