how to tile anything

Everything looks tiled.
Ceramic tiles are elegant, durable and more wearable than many other decorative materials.
You can tile anywhere in your house in any way you can think of.
Floors, bathtubs, countertops and rear baffles can be reinforced with tiles instead of mortgages.
Look at a decoration magazine, or watch any of the millions of home decoration shows on TV, and you\'ll see endless designs, from simple patterns to what Michelangelo wants him to do.
The whole book is about ceramic tile art, and people focus their whole life on improving their skills.
In fact, almost all homeowners can do it.
Start as simply as possible.
Choose a small project, such as back splash or small lobby.
If you jump directly onto the bathroom floor tiles and make a mistake, you may use your neighbor\'s facilities for a few days.
You need very few tools.
A putty or freckle knife, pliers, a clean sponge and a bucket are basic.
Slurry knives, cement slurry wipers and ceramic tile cutters with gaps are more \"work-specific\" tools that you may not have placed, but need to work.
When it comes to ceramic tiles, size really matters. From an aesthetic point of view.
For a long time, decorators have been debating whether large tiles in small spaces will make the place appear bigger or attract too much attention.
I find that more and more customers are asking for larger tiles in smaller spaces, and I\'m happy to help.
It can be more easily cut and set up, a few large tiles and then many small tiles.
Do as you like and don\'t worry about any design rules.
\"The type of tile you choose will be directly related to the tile you are laying.
Nowadays, ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles can be used in almost any application, so choose a tile you like to design for the place you want it.
If this is your first time, stick to tiles, because it may be cheap, and if you\'ve never done that, it\'s easiest to start.
You can find all sizes and colors on a dress that costs only a few cents.
Keep in mind that wall tiles are for walls. You should only use floor tiles on the floor, because they are thicker and accessible.
No matter what size or material you choose, they will be \"fixed\" in a similar way. You use plaster to stick them to the wall or floor.
Then fill the gap between the tiles with cement slurry and seal the cement slurry.
Ceramic tiles, such as natural stone, may also need to be sealed. Easy right? Almost.
There are some preparations.
Before starting, make sure that the bottom of the tile is firm and smooth.
Plywood is not a very good base.
Use cement pads as bottom or in areas that will become wet.
Old wallpaper, flooring and other adhesives need to be removed first.
If you don\'t do surface treatment, ceramic tiles may crack or burst, and you will have a terrible job.
Another part of the preparatory work is to lay out tile patterns.
You\'ll find multiple chapters. -
For the book on methods, I suggest you have a latte and settle down to read a little.
If you don\'t determine the layout first, you will eventually cut more tiles than you need, and your pattern will eventually skew.
Once you have a good surface and layout settings, you need something to make the tiles stick.
Professional ceramic tile installers prefer to mix their own mortar in most jobs, but you can use pre-mixed stuff.
Professionals will scream that you are wasting your money when you can mix a small portion of the cost of your own materials.
It\'s true, just mixing your own needs with more tools, you need a place to make a big dust mess.
Ready-mixed mortar is a good method. First of all,-timer. Pre-
Whether mixed or not, you still need to figure out what \"coverage\" you get from each container.
You need to know the size and thickness of the tile, the thickness of the cement line you want, and the area you cover.
You\'ll find a chart on the back of the bag to help you figure out how much you need.
If you\'re not good at math, get more money so you can save a trip back to the store.
Mortar is applied to the surface with a notched plaster.
The size of the dent on the plaster depends on the size of the tile and the application you choose.
Simply put, a larger tile equals a larger recess.
Correct technology is important because the grooves you make in the mortar with a clay knife will generate suction and keep the tiles firm.
Cutting ceramic tiles is basically a scratch and bite.
By carving the glaze of the ceramic tile and applying pressure on both sides of the carving line, the ceramic tile will be evenly broken.
Even the most sophisticated tiles installer will make some mistakes, and you will be psychologically prepared to do so.
There are many ways to cut tile.
If you do well, you can rent a wet saw crazily.
For a small first project, buy a tile cutter that looks like a paper cutter in a primary art class.
It has a long handle and a sharp flat wheel for only $20.
You put the tile on it, cut it with a wheel, press the handle and break it.
Setting tile requires a little practice, but you will enter a slot.
Follow the layout line you created during preparation.
Place the tiles flat and press them firmly into the mortar.
It\'s kind of like mayonnaise coming out of a roast beef roll and cleaning up the excess before it dries out.
The next is to set the spacing between tiles in the same way to keep things in balance.
These gaskets are white plastic or small rubber X with various thicknesses.
They are pulled out before grouting.
New tiles should be dried overnight before grouting.
Fortunately, ready-mixed cement slurry is now widely used in many colors.
Similarly, avoid the trouble of mixing up your first job.
Cement slurry is paved with a mortar plaster that looks like a hard rubber pad with a handle.
Use a plaster to press the cement slurry into the pipeline, then grab the plaster and an angle and pull the tile over, leaving the excess cement slurry behind. Take your time;
This is the finished product you want to deal with.
Be patient and ensure that the grouting line is smooth and the depth is even.
When the grouting line is firmly in contact, gently wipe it with a wet sponge.
Do not use wet sponges that can destroy cement slurry.
Dry the cement slurry according to the manufacturer\'s specifications, then rinse the tiles again with a wet sponge.
It may take several baths and a wipe with a cloth to wash away all the mist on the tiles.
To make it look new, use a good sealant.
This is the basic concept of ceramic tile.
If you know what you\'re doing, plan correctly, be patient. . . You can do anything.