Archive for Tile
Installing concrete backerboard on floors
Concrete backerboard is a recently new innovation. It has greatly expanded the areas in which tile can be properly installed. Typically it is available in a few different thicknesses that is determined by your install area. Make sure and allow for the total height difference including tile and mortar on all door jambs and other […]
Planning a tile installation Pt. 2
The preparation phase of the tile installation is the most important phase of the whole project. You will need to evaluate your subfloor. Check for height differences between existing floors and the height of your new tile floor. Keep in mind if installing over a cement backerboard to allow not only for the tile but […]
Planning a tile installation Pt. 1
This post will give you an overview of the planning process of a tile installation. This stage can be subdivided into three phases. These phases are Measure, Design, and Prep. This stage may seem self explanatory, but rushing through this step is the culprit of most tile installation mistakes.
Types of tile
There are very many different types and looks of tile available. First consider where the tile will be placed and what functions it will serve. This will probably determine what types of tile you will need to look for. That being said … tile comes in many different forms: ceramic, porcelain, quarry, glazed tiles, terra-cotta, […]