Archive for the ‘Ceramic Tile’ Category

Whether you are renovating or adding the final touches to a newly tiled bathroom, the bathroom grout you choose and how it is prepared will play a very important aesthetic and protective role in the future of your lavatory. Of equal importance are the steps that are taken to seal bathroom grout after tiling a bathroom floor or wall. The more care that is taken to follow specific guidelines, the less you will eventually have to spend in the future to apply new bathroom grout. While applying bathroom grout may not be the easiest of tasks, it is by no means impossible and any DIYer can take on the challenge with the right tools and knowledge. In this article we will cover key facts about grout in the bathroom, and how to avoid common errors when grouting your bathroom. Read the rest of this entry »

Hundreds of homeowners have tapped into the ease of renovating their bathrooms by using the right type of ceramic tile saw to give them the professional finish that they need when cutting ceramic tile. The proper technique for cutting tile with a ceramic tile saw can be easily mastered with a few practice cuts. If you find that you have a bathroom tiling project in mind, but have no clue about the type of ceramic tile saw that you should use or whether you should use a dry saw or a wet tile saw when installing ceramic tile in your bathroom, then read on to find the tiling information that you seek. The right tools and equipment for cutting bathroom tile will not only give you professional result but will also help to take your tiling project from paper to reality. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom accents can add a lot of personality to any bathroom theme; however, if you have never used a drill to drill ceramic tile then you will end up with scratched surfaces, broken tiles and mounted frustration. This does not mean that inexperienced DIYers cannot drill ceramic tile to install a toilet paper holder, towel holders, racks or any other item for that matter. With the right equipment, patience and a steady hand it is possible to drill ceramic tile to add a special touch to your bathroom based upon your preferences and decoration tastes. In this article we will explore all the steps that you need to follow to drill ceramic tile and the tools that are used to make the job easy and enjoyable. Read the rest of this entry »

Using a ceramic tile cutter is one way of ensuring a lovely finish to your ceramic tiles when remodeling your bathroom. However, not many homeowners know how to use a ceramic tile cutter and often find themselves with their backs against the wall and are eventually forced to hire a contractor instead to get their tiling job done. Sadly, what most of them do not know is that using a ceramic tile cutter does not require great technical expertise and with a little practice any do-it-yourselfer can install a professional looking ceramic tile floor in record time using ceramic tile cutting tools. This fact is of particular interest to those that want to maintain a tight lid on their bathroom renovation costs and connect with their own project during the bath remodeling process. It’s pretty straight forward; you use a ceramic tile cutter to cut tiles. We will now examine the different types of ceramic tile cutters on the market and how each is used. Read the rest of this entry »

Ceramic tile patterns are usually not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about remodeling your bathroom. Yet, with all the great leaps that have been made in the world of bathroom renovations, homeowners no longer have to settle for the dull square ceramic tiles that were prevalent in the baths of the past. Instead, they can now creatively combine ceramic tiles to get some very interesting and beautiful ceramic tile patterns to instill new life and character into their bathrooms. Thanks to the endless possibilities of tiles to choose from, homeowners can add a more personalized approach to their bathroom by choosing creative ceramic tile patterns that fit the environment of their particular bathroom space. Not only does this flexibility guarantee more creative tile design results, but it also fuels the thrill of not having cookie cutter ceramic tile patterns in their bath. If you are thinking about renovating your bathroom or you are in the process of building one, then the tips and information below about creative ceramic tile patterns will help you to choose the tile configuration that is best for your bathroom needs. Read the rest of this entry »

Installing stone tile in your bathroom can not only add the beauty of natural stone to your bathroom walls and floors, increasing the value of your home, but the best part is that installing stone tile in your bathroom is just as simple as installing ceramic tile in your bath, the only real difference in the tile installation process is that you will require a wet saw with a diamond blade due to the hardness of natural stone. Limestone, marble and granite are the bathroom designer’s stones of choice and while natural stone tiles may be slightly more expensive than ceramic tiles, the price has actually come down in recent years. The trend in stone tile size selection has increased over the years from subway sized tiles to much larger 12×12 inch or bigger tiles. Read the rest of this entry »

Cleaning tile floors in your bathroom can sometimes be a real challenge depending upon how much traffic goes through your lavatory. Keeping your tile floors sparkling clean also depends on how often you shower. Of course the best solution for caring and cleaning of ceramic tile floors in your bathroom is  regular preventive maintenance like sealing grout lines to make cleaning easier. But what can you do if you’ve put off cleaning your bathroom tile floor and your tile becomes marred and your dirty grout lines are an eyesore? There are powdered and liquid tile cleaners on the market or would it be better to just rent a steam machine to clean your dirty tiles? Is one tile cleaning method better than the other and are there ecofriendly solutions for cleaning your bathroom tiles that are safe for both your pets and small children? Read the rest of this entry »

Begin installing mosaic tiles by first examining the sheets of mosaic tiles that you have purchased to verify their condition and mosaic backing type. Glass mosaics tile sheets usually come with a thin plastic film on the front surface of the mosaic tile to hold the tiles together. Installing glass mosaic tile sheets is basically the same as installing marble mosaic or ceramic mosaic tiles, the only real difference being that ceramic or marble mosaic tiles are normally mounted from the back on fibreglass netting, plastic mesh, paper, or threaded backing. Most mosaic tiles are glass or high-fired porcelain which makes them impervious to wetness in your bathroom. The good thing about installing porcelain mosaic tiles in your bathroom is that they come in glazed surfaces for walls and alternatively non slip surfaces for your bathroom tile floors. When installing mosaic tiles, a starting point on your bathroom floor or wall must be established and should be marked as to where the mosaic tile sheets are to be laid down. Just remember when installing your tiles to mark and level the guidelines at right angles to each other depending upon the size of the mosaic tile sheets to be installed. To get started with your mosaic tile installation, marks off the squares of a couple sheets, making sure the guidelines are horizontal and vertical to establish a level pattern. Read the rest of this entry »

Caring for marble tile is a prerequisite when you have marble tile in your bathroom. Taking proper care of your marble is a must because it is as expensive as it is beautiful. Marble tile in the residential bathroom is renowned for its ornate, refined beauty but maintaining correct maintenance of your natural stones in your bathroom can sometimes be a problem. With regular cleaning and care of your marble tile surfaces, you can keep your marble tiles looking brand new and polished. Give lustre to your marble floors, walls and bestow splendour to your bathroom backsplashes and marble countertops. Marble tiles can increase the value of your home if you learn the proper polishing techniques and scratch removal procedures. Natural stone is one of the most durable of all bathroom flooring materials, yet to maintain a polished, scratch and stain free marble surface, you must understand the properties of marble stone and the best cleaning agents for your marble tile floors, walls and backsplashes and this all starts with getting the right advice about how to care for your marble tile flooring. Read the rest of this entry »

Tile repair and maintenance techniques vary depending upon the severity of damage to your ceramic tile and are usually caused by factors that include improper installation and substrate problems. Whether you have a loose bathroom tile, a cracked floor tile, a chipped ceramic back splash tile or a broken wall tile will all determine if you have to mend the cracked tile or replace the broken tile altogether because it is beyond a simple patch up job. It should go without saying that if the chip is too big; you will probably have to replace the damaged tile. If on the other hand your damaged tile is simply cracked or has a little chip, all you have to do is match the chip area with analogous tile colors and then fill the indent with a clear epoxy. Read the rest of this entry »