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re: DIY Question - Tile flooring
Posted on 12/26/17 at 6:20 pm to Bham Bammer
Posted on 12/26/17 at 6:20 pm to Bham Bammer
All I've got is, I'd start with the laundry, no one cares about the laundry. Live with that for a while and see your mistakes, then tackle the bathrooms.
On the bathrooms, you do realize you'll have to pop the toilets up and it's the norm to tile under the vanities although people do butt it up. Thinking baths and kitchens are the first to be redone after a sale, that might be a negative since they'd have to pull it up or live with your vanity sizes.
TLDNR, I know.
On the bathrooms, you do realize you'll have to pop the toilets up and it's the norm to tile under the vanities although people do butt it up. Thinking baths and kitchens are the first to be redone after a sale, that might be a negative since they'd have to pull it up or live with your vanity sizes.
TLDNR, I know.
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Posted on 12/26/17 at 7:31 pm to MikeBRLA
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I’s is not a word. “My” is the word you are looking for.
It isn't a word, but it is part of a noun phrase and while perhaps not accepted as standard, is grammatically correct. Thank you for your help on the tile question.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 7:25 am to Bham Bammer
But to answer your tile question,,,,it’s not that hard. I’ve done it before with zero experience. Aside from surface prep which will vary depending on your subfloor, it’s important to pay very close attention to your tile spacing. Uneven spaces between your times will make your floor look like crap. Use spacers and double and triple check before your adhesive dries.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 7:41 am to Bham Bammer
I've done it. Will admit that each time I did it, I said I'd never do it again 
. It was worth it though as install costs for tile are higher than something like laminate or carpet.
Laying whole tiles is very easy. Just make sure you put consistent thin set down and there are no air pockets behind when you set each tile (look up back-buttering the tile).
Cutting tile is not hard, but I found it to be annoying and took a long time. As straight as your line is off on one wall, it will be off on the other side. You can't just cut all tiles the same. You end up measuring and cutting every damned tile. The memory of the noise of the saw is giving me a headache right now.
. It was worth it though as install costs for tile are higher than something like laminate or carpet. Laying whole tiles is very easy. Just make sure you put consistent thin set down and there are no air pockets behind when you set each tile (look up back-buttering the tile).
Cutting tile is not hard, but I found it to be annoying and took a long time. As straight as your line is off on one wall, it will be off on the other side. You can't just cut all tiles the same. You end up measuring and cutting every damned tile. The memory of the noise of the saw is giving me a headache right now.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 7:51 am to StupidBinder
I have laid tile and other flooring in my own house in the past. It’s not complicated if you are patient and make sure you have things planned and laid out properly before you start installing. It does give you a feeling of pride to be able to look around your house and know you did many things with your own hands.
That said, I’m out of the flooring business for myself. When we replace our current floors, I will happily pay the professional to do it. I’ve gotten to the point in my life where my time and enjoyment is worth more to me than the money I would save doing it myself. Been there, done that.
That said, I’m out of the flooring business for myself. When we replace our current floors, I will happily pay the professional to do it. I’ve gotten to the point in my life where my time and enjoyment is worth more to me than the money I would save doing it myself. Been there, done that.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 8:01 am to MikeBRLA
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it’s important to pay very close attention to your tile spacing. Uneven spaces between your times will make your floor look like crap. Use spacers and double and triple check before your adhesive dries.
Pop a line center of room. For spaces, I hate those little plastic things. I use pencils. Buy a 10 pack and use them as the spaces. Once you have the tile set in place, remove the pencils. Have a rag and just wipe them clean.
You can buy a wet saw at Harbor Freight on the cheap. You will need a good set of nippers too!
Posted on 12/27/17 at 8:34 am to Bham Bammer
I do remodeling on the side in bham. I don't mind dropping by one evening and talking you through anything. Might can loan you a tile saw and show you how to use it and clean it. Let me know if you want my email.
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