Floor Tiles

Floor : Small Area Tile Installation—Hitting the Floor

Small Area Tile Installation—Hitting the Floor Walls all done? Now it’s time to fix the floor. Here are some tips for a satisfying project. Remember, if you are using ceramic tiles, the surface beneath needs to be flat, level, and must be rigid. If the floor is not even, then the adhesive bed will also [...]

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Regular Tiles : Decorative Accent Tiles

June 16, 2013

Regular Tiles-Decorative Accent Tiles Installing tiles is not all about the fixing aspect. It allows for creativity and flair. Here are some tips about using accent tiles. First, “look before you leap” by giving careful thought and plan where and how you will use them. You will be living with your choice for a long [...]

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Wall Tiles : Tiles can be installed over almost any stable

June 12, 2013

Wall Tiles — Tiles can be installed over almost any stable Tiles can be installed over almost any stable, clean, flat surface that can support its weight. However, if you are unsure about the surface where you wish to install your tile, or you will tile an area that is prone to a lot of moisture [...]

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Floor : Tips for Preparing Your Floor

June 9, 2013

Tips for Preparing Your Floor Here are some tips for preparing to install floor tiles in your home. Empty the room, removing any mouldings or baseboards. How can you remove a baseboard? A baseboard may have three general parts: A shoe moulding, the main board, and then a shaped top strip. Each of these can [...]

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Wall Tiles : Choosing Wall and Floor Tiles

June 5, 2013

Choosing Wall Tiles and Floor Tiles What factors should you consider when choosing wall tiles? One is the type of tile being installed. Second, the type of surface the tiles will be adhered to. A third consideration is the location where the tiles will be used. How significant are these factors? For one, the type [...]

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Adhesives : Using Rapid Dry Adhesives

June 2, 2013

Using Rapid Dry Adhesives As is inherent in the name, “rapidsetting” or “rapid dry” adhesives dry quickly. What should you know about this? Consider the Environment The temperature of the environment will affect the speed at which such adhesives dry. When you purchase rapid dry adhesives, the package will specify what temperature will give your [...]

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Porcelain Tiles : A Note on Porcelain Tiles and adhesives

May 29, 2013

A Note on Porcelain Tiles and adhesives The more you tile, the more you will come to know that not all adhesives are the same. Ready mix adhesives dry in the true sense of the word. They lose water and hence “dry out”. How does this come into play when tiling? Take for instance tiles [...]

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Wall Tiles — Deciding What Kind of Tile

May 25, 2013

Wall Tiles—The Set Out Tiling is not only about deciding what kind of tile you want for your décor but includes many other important details, like deciding where to begin tiling. This is a skill in itself. What can help you make the right decision when installing wall tiles? “Measuring Up” to the Challenge Grab [...]

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Silicone : Porcelain Tiles or Ceramic Tiles—Using Silicone

May 22, 2013

Porcelain Tiles or Ceramic Tiles—Using Silicone Silicone is used for finishing, after your tile has been installed, grouted, and sealed. Where is silicone used? Generally where two surfaces meet and the joint requires flexibility. This is because silicone absorbs movement. What areas does that include? The joint between the shower pan and the porcelain or [...]

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Mi-Tile – Selection Outlet

May 19, 2013

Now Launching the Mi-tile Selection Outlet Free Colour Consultations for your home or commercial project! call 02 9892 4833 Tile Factory Outlet is proud to announce that our model is evolving rapidly, allowing us to provide you with more of the latest designs and products including engineered stones from around the world at the cheapest [...]

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