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How do I prepare my new bathtub alcove?
I will be expanding my bathroom and moving the bathtub, meaning I need to prepare a new bathtub alcove.
I know how to frame and plumb - but preparing for tile is new to me.
I know that there are ...
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How can I fix/polish a slate tile imperfection after it has been laid down and grouted?
Our contractor laid down a tile on our renovated bathroom and somehow did not realized that it was defective (see picture). The defect is some sort of metal mineral (kind of rough) the kind that ...
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What should I use as backing for mosaic accent tiles that are a different thickness than the main field tiles?
I noticed, too late (during install), that the mosaic tile my wife chose for accent in our shower is a different depth than the regular tile we're using. The mosaic tiles are about 1/8-3/16" thinner ...
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When should a waterproof membrane be installed for shower tiling?
For what kinds of wall structure - tile type combinations a waterproof membrane should be used between walls and tiles?
