In this blog, we’ll take you throughall the important things to consider when planning your tiling and how to tile.All from prepping the surface, to the types of tools you’ll need and the different methods for tiling the floor, walls and other areas of a project. INDEX 1.How to ti...
Prep the Floor Stuff an old rag into the top of the exposed sewer drain pipe. This will keep the smell from filling your bathroom and protect you from dropping anything down the pipe and having to go fetch it. Use a putty knife to remove all the old wax and any accumulated gunk from...
This series covers everything for installing a ceramic or porcelain tile floor, including leveling the floor, installing underlayment, marking guides, laying tile and grouting joints. Just follow the steps below, and you’ll have the know-how to install tile in almost any situation. Keep in mi...
Let the tile cure for several days (up to seven) before applying a sealant. 16. Replace the molding or install new molding. If the floor level has been raised to obstruct a door, simply remove the door and use a circular saw to cut the door bottom so that it will clear. In ...
For new tile and grout:Because grout is so porous and prone to collecting grime, start your grout-cleaning regimen with prevention. If you recently installed new grout or renewed existing grout in a tile floor, keep that new grout looking its best by using a grout sealer 10-14 days after...
Working out how many tiles to buy for your project is one of our most frequently asked questions here at Direct Tile Warehouse, and we’re always happy to help. We'll show you how easy it is with the help of a measuring tape and our trust tile calculator
HOME Floor Coating paint can also cover ceramic tile, porcelain tile, laminate, concrete, vinyl, hardwood floors,andmore! It’s kind of like magic ? If you’re not stenciling, thenyou’re done with the base coatand it’s time to seal this puppy>>>jump down to Step 3 below to finish...
If you want a cozy feeling, radiant flooring is a great solution for your home. Never wake up to ice cold floors again!
Here is the official before picture, after a few hours of prep work. Cleaning The first non-optional step to painting shower tile is cleaning it. (Actually, the first four steps are cleaning.) This was new territory for me, I am terrible at cleaning our showers. Terrible meaning I just...
With the addition of the bathroom floor, the room is starting to feel d-o-n-e, except that there’s still no vanity or toilet, but those are tiny things, right? There’s a lot to be said about being able to step out of a shower onto a finished floor instead of out of your ...