Installing ceramic tile on concrete? Put in vapor barrier, insulationPeter C. Hotton, Globe Staff
Before you begin installing your tile floor, make sure the subfloor is completely flat and smooth. Any bumps or gaps could weaken the tile and or/cause cracking and other issues over time. When you walk on a tile installed over a hole or bump, your weight won't be evenly distributed an...
When a raised floor tile is cut for cable entry or air supply, an additional floor tile support (pedestal) might be required to restore the structural integrity of the panel to the previous requirement. The use of a protective covering (such as plywood, tempered masonite, or plyron) is req...
Contact the floor-tile manufacturer and a structural engineer to ensure that the floor tiles and pedestals can sustain the concentrated loads. Pedestals must be firmly attached to the structural (concrete) floor by using an adhesive. Seal raised-floor cable openings to prevent chilled air that is...
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I set the pin on my bench vise, add a drop of oil, and pound a punch (NOT a center punch) down into each end to spread it open. Then tap the pin onto a shelf while standing the shelf on the floor. Concrete, NOT wood or tile. ...
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Quick remind: I bought many, many square feet of a special order vinyl resilient tile from Home Depot. In person, they’re great. Sized 12″x24″, they’re a nice proportion to the bathroom and while they have a “concrete” finish (that’s the product name too, FYI), they have a...
Also, if you are installing the tub on the second floor, the flooring beneath the tub must be able to handle and support 150 lbs. per square foot. Build your support frame, or use the one that came with the tub if it did and pour two inches of thick concrete to help support the ...
It is difficult to install the crown molding at the correct angle such that there is no overlap or gaps between the molding edges and the surfaces to which it is attached. Further, such moldings are difficult to install because the task is usually performed over the head of the installer, ...