Questions tagged [ceramic-tile]
The ceramic-tile tag has no usage guidance.
202
questions
0
votes
2
answers
31
views
Splashback tile to brick wall
I am planning to install ceramic tile 50x200mm to brick wall as a splashback in kitchen. There is less gap with sink tap and brickwall so there is no enough space to add plasterboard on brickwall. ...
0
votes
1
answer
55
views
Fix bathroom corner tile
Take a look at the picture, it is the corner of bathroom floor and shower pan/base.
How can I fix it and also seal it so water ( not from shower, but in case there is a water on bathroom floor from ...
- 1,165
0
votes
2
answers
82
views
Can I install concrete leveler over a crack isolation membrane?
I accidentally laid Mapai aqua defense crack isolation membrane instead of concrete primer prior to applying a self leveling compound. How much trouble am I in?
I’m preparing my bathroom floor to lay ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
21
views
Fiberglass tub bottom lip removal
I’m trying to install new tile on my bathroom floor (previously vinyl) without ripping out/damaging the existing tub. I realized however that once I’m done leveling the concrete subfloor and applying ...
- 1
2
votes
4
answers
148
views
Electric outlet trim plate screws hit new tile - how to cut out a small bit of the tile to allow screw to go all the way in
My ideas are to cut small niches out of the tile to allow the trim plate screws to fit. Right now they are hitting the tile and will not go all the way in.
I have ceramic tile drill bits (carbide). I ...
- 61
0
votes
1
answer
150
views
Mold behind shower tile - is landlord plan to disinfect and re-tile enough?
I am a renter, and we just found what looks to be quite a bit of mold behind our shower tile (see picture!). Our landlord's plan is to remove the sections of tile that are affected (looks like bottom ...
0
votes
1
answer
73
views
Painting over bathroom tiles?
Saw this in an Airbnb apartment I stayed in:
So the tiles including the joins where simply painted over with some very thick glossy paint.
Let's say there is some mold underneath, would it be safe? ...
- 101
0
votes
3
answers
85
views
What is the best way to transition between plank flooring laid on top of tile, and carpet?
I know any contractor may roll their eyes at this, but my sister recently replaced her vinyl plank flooring and saved the old flooring that was removed and gave it to me. My wife and I have been ...
0
votes
1
answer
148
views
How can I finish tile on the face of a tub platform where the top surface is short of the corner? [closed]
I’ve got a situation trying to tile the surround of a tub. The biggest challenge occurs at the top edge of the surround’s wall, which is also the top of tub. At that location (see photos), the tub’s ...
- 1
4
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Sanding down or staining floor tiles possible to alter design?
we are in the process of buying a new property. One thing we really don't like is the color of the floor tiles. They are suposed to look like wood flooring, but it's tiles. The color is too light, and ...
- 143
9
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Are these bathroom wall tiles coming off?
I just spotted a crack in between two wall tiles in my bathroom.
Here is a closer look:
At the crack, the tile on the left is about 1 millimeter above the right tile (i.e. they are no longer aligned)...
- 91
0
votes
1
answer
21
views
How to get tile off of cement board in modular home
We have a modular home. We are attempting to remodel one of our bathrooms. The trouble is, we can not get the tile off the cement board. My husband states if we take the cement board off the wall we ...
0
votes
2
answers
97
views
Install tile over engineered hardwood [closed]
So I’ve looked through a lot of similar questions, but I haven’t seen this exact one, maybe that’s a bad sign. I live in a rented apartment with a very small kitchen that has this annoying fake ...
- 1
2
votes
1
answer
430
views
Drill speed for ceramic tile
I am about to make holes in a ceramic tile (in order to attach an Ikea piece of furniture in the bathroom). As this is the first time I am going to do this, I have done some research and bought some ...
- 139
0
votes
2
answers
364
views
New Kitchen: Best Backer for Backsplash?
I’m building a kitchen addition. The wall with the stove (not the sink) will have a big tile backsplash (8" porcelain hex), extending up the wall. I've installed a backsplash before, but it was ...
- 127
2
votes
2
answers
106
views
Tools for removing ceramic tile baseboard from concrete wall?
I want to replace my tile baseboard with a PVC one, from what I gathered I should be able to remove it with a chisel or a crowbar but I've tried with a chisel and all I can do is chip away the ceramic ...
-1
votes
2
answers
90
views
Help on old bathroom tiles falling and crumbling
I recently had to make some small renovations in my very old bathroom, which made me realize the tiles on the walls are in a very bad shape. I think they are original from the 1940 house build, and ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
345
views
Why is shower wall cracking (tile and grout)?
Shower was redone about a year ago. At some point a crack slowly developed, through grout and a tile. The area is in the middle section, so tiles above and below and to the sides are fine.
What could ...
- 237
-1
votes
1
answer
64
views
resurfacing driveway
My driveway needs resurfacing- color change
It is in good condition, no cracks no chips. It does not collect rain water, good run off.
The problem:
As you can see the previous owner did some DYI ...
- 16.8k
1
vote
2
answers
744
views
Is blue drywall enough behind shower wall tiles? [duplicate]
We live in Texas. My builder Highland homes just used blue drywall that too just till 12 ft for shower walls. No cement board between tiles and blue drywall.I asked him and he says everything is ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
69
views
Greenish/Gray Mold on all beds and matresses [closed]
I moved to a new apartment unit in the beginning of the year and then I went away for a 2 week trip and when I came back I noticed greenish dust on the the furniture. I google it and found out that it ...
- 11
2
votes
2
answers
2k
views
How to DIY inside corners for radius bull nose tiles?
I'm wondering if anybody knows what is the best way (and any links online I may have missed) on how to do your own inside corners for radius bullnose tiles. I have two situations for which I need to ...
- 83
1
vote
1
answer
415
views
How to cut a hole through kitchen ceramic floor tile to install pop-up electrical box?
I'd like to install this (Manufc. Page) 20A GFCI pop-up electrical box in the kitchen floor to allow cookware (microwave, blender, air fryer) to be plugged in. I will build a kitchen island cart to ...
- 221
0
votes
1
answer
697
views
Large hole behind tile in wall
We have a 50s bathroom and everything was cemented to the wall and we removed it all. This is where the toilet paper holder was at. As shown, there is a large hole behind where the tiles would go.
How ...
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Could Regular thinset be used on Large format tiles
I have a full bag of regular thinset and want to use it for 1 foot by 2 feet tiles on floor. Could I use regular thinset or shall buy a bag of Large format tile thinset?
Is there huge difference in ...
- 121
6
votes
3
answers
3k
views
Why can't you install larger floor tiles without thinset/adhesive?
I can understand the need for adhesive for wall tiles. But if you have a flat floor, and medium to large tiles, why can't you just lay your floor tiles on the floor without any thinset and grout it. ...
- 61
1
vote
0
answers
359
views
Shower tile cracking horizontally in two corners
I was cleaning my shower today and noticed two new hairline tile cracks (they weren’t there when I cleaned last week). Both are in the third row up and both cracks span the corners. 6 tiles total are ...
- 31
1
vote
2
answers
870
views
What should I use to fill the gaps in tile before placing luxury vinyl planks over them?
I'm installing luxury vinyl planks with an underlayment in my basement. They will go over top of an existing tile floor. I've heard mixed opinions on whether filling in the gaps in the tile is ...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
135
views
Are these specks in my ceramic tile its design or stubborn dirt?
I've recently moved into a rental property and the tile floor (ceramic I believe) in the corridor doesn't look very clean. I've tried mopping and scrubbing it with various combinations of vinegar,hot ...
0
votes
0
answers
3k
views
Peel and stick vinyl on existing tile - how to best level the tile floor for installation?
I knew installing peel and stick vinyl planks on uneven surfaces was a bad idea, but I decided to go ahead anyway (big mistake). It looks a lot worse than I originally expected, as the bulge is very ...
- 1
1
vote
0
answers
209
views
Is 6 holes in ceramic tiles the life of a drill bit?
I have always been unwilling to drill into ceramic tiles for fear of cracking them. But tomorrow, I am having a tile wall demolished, so I figured today I would get some drilling practice in while the ...
- 251
0
votes
1
answer
224
views
tiling a floor that is not flat
I want to tile a concrete floor that has 1950s tile already installed on part of it. The problem is, one edge is out of flat with a slope change of almost 1" in the last 2 feet. Other than that ...
- 2,295
1
vote
1
answer
109
views
How can I tell if my tile is ceramic or porcelain?
I need to drill into some tile. How can I tell if it's ceramic or porcelain? I want to use the correct drill bit.
- 11
5
votes
9
answers
3k
views
Drilling steady holes horizontally on ceramic
I need to drill holes in the bathroom ceramic tiles to hang some accessories. I am using a cordless drill, which is actually an electric gun-shaped screwdriver claiming to act as a drill.
It has no ...
7
votes
4
answers
3k
views
Has anyone seen kickback occur on a wet table saw for tile?
Most people are familiar with how table saws can kickback when pushing wood through it. I'm talking about a wet table saw with the blade that is housed below the table and protrudes up (as opposed to ...
- 666
1
vote
0
answers
131
views
How can I make textured tiles pick up less dirt
After having them installed, I realized that the textured tiles that I chose pick up dirt off of shoes extremely easily. The dirt can be cleaned off with water and a little effort, but in order for ...
- 121
2
votes
4
answers
1k
views
What can I use to hang an object on ceramic tile?
I have attempted to hang a wall clock on ceramic backsplash using command mounting hugs. However, it falls periodically. What can I use to hang a wall clock that weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. thank ...
- 21
0
votes
0
answers
49
views
Started putting ceramic planks in home and got as far as putting the uncoupling membrane. Question, can I pull the membrane up and reuse it elsewhere?
I got screwed. Paid someone to put ceramic tile in mobile home. He put self leveler down but he did not mix it correctly and it did not spread out and level out so the floor is not level and he ...
1
vote
2
answers
1k
views
Can I install luxury vinyl planks over ceramic tile?
My existing bathroom floor has tiles like shown in picture. I want to install interlocking luxury vinyl floor planks.
Can I do it over existing floor ? if yes, Do I have to fill bevel edges of the ...
- 1,165
6
votes
4
answers
7k
views
Is it affordable and reasonable to create a tub using tile
I'm considering purchasing a house where I'd want to remodel the bathroom. I know there are plenty of plastic and freestanding options for tubs but I can't find any resources for using tile and grout ...
- 171
1
vote
1
answer
71
views
Tiles on underfloor heating [closed]
I am newbie here but been reading a lot of your comments through this website and thought to finally ask my question.
I am looking for the right type of tile to go on top of my underfloor heat pump ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
298
views
Newly tiled shower leaking white liquid
I recently remodeled the bathroom in my 1910 craftsman. We pulled out give layers of rotten subfloor and fixed a leaking sewage pipe, then had a tiler make a new shower.
When he was done there was a ...
- 111
0
votes
2
answers
1k
views
How to adhere edge of bullnose tile to drywall as trim for shower/tub surround
I'm freshening up a bathroom and replacing some bullnose tile that covered up the edges of the tub/shower surround. I am also a complete tile novice. To be completely clear, there's no tile in the ...
- 203
2
votes
1
answer
522
views
Tile a bit proud because of tile edging
I just completed my first backsplash, and overall I'm pretty happy with the result considering it's my first one 😃
One question I have is how could I've avoid that first uneven tile, which is a bit ...
- 135
2
votes
0
answers
157
views
Best tool to cut existing tile sidesplash to fit new range hood
Our new range hood doesn't sit square or flush with the wall because the new hood sits over some of the original tile (outlined in red).
I plan to trace around the hood and remove a 5-inch wide by 1....
- 359
4
votes
4
answers
3k
views
How to safely chip away at a tile to make room
I need to install a shower against a tiled wall.
I have 2 issues :
I need to safely remove a tiny bit of the tile, to give me more access to the water outlet of the pipe. What tool and method should ...
- 563
1
vote
2
answers
565
views
Could joist bridging prevent movement and noise in my tile floor?
Brand new tiles installed by contractor 4 years ago in kitchen, bathroom and also in a new house extension on pillars. Tiles started clicking in the extension during first winter. Now the grout is ...
- 169
1
vote
3
answers
4k
views
How to cut glass mosaic tile that's already installed?
I need extra outlets in my kitchen and in order to install a bigger junction box, I need to cut the glass tile that's already installed. Is it feasible and, if so, what's the most effective tool to ...
- 1,541
1
vote
1
answer
266
views
Pulling up fiber board to install new tile flooring
My wife decided we've had enough of the cheep vinyl tile in our kitchen... She started to pull up the tiles and I came in and started to cut and pull up the 1/4 ply and 1/2 particle board underneath.
...
- 206
0
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Tile removing with a rotary hammer
I need to remove about 100m² of ceramic tiles, mostly floor tiles. We have floating concrete floors and brick walls. At the moment I have a Bosch rotary hammer (SDS Plus, about 3Joule impact energy).
...
- 3,064