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What maintenance is needed for subway tiles?
I see many kitchens with subway tiles on their backsplash in design magazines, but this isn't a popular design here in Singapore.
It seems like most people consider it a durable option, but I have ...
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What is a recommended height for tile edging?
I'm trying to put up a tiled mosaic back splash and I'm trying to figure out the profile height for the edging. My tiles are 1/4" (6mm) thick.
Should I be getting an edge where the profile height ...
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Should I use mastic or thinset for ceramic tile backsplash in kitchen?
I am about to install a tile backsplash in our kitchen, using these tiles, in 2" x 4" "mosaic" sheets.
When I tiled my bathroom I used thinset (unmodified on the floor and modified on the ...
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How do I put up a travertine tile backsplash?
I'm trying to put up a tile backsplash in the kitchen (approx 25 sq ft) and I'm having trouble deciding between mastic and thinset for putting it on the drywall. For that matter, is it OK to put the ...
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How do cement boards and Kerdi boards for wall tile compare?
I came across an interesting product the other day, and thought it might be perfect for an upcoming project. I'm redoing the tile back splash in my kitchen and was planning on using cement board ...
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What kind of backing should I use for a glass mosaic backsplash?
I want to install a glass mosaic backsplash. These are a bunch of small square tiles of different colors on a mesh. Each meash measures 13 x 13. They are so thin, that I want to put some plywood or ...
