Questions tagged [tile]
For questions generally relating to stone or ceramic tile, including selection, preparation, installation, maintenance, cleaning, and removal.
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How can I repair a cracked grout joint on my backsplash? [duplicate]
We have grout in the transition from our kitchen counter to backsplash tile. The grout has been cracking and I want to replace it with the caulk that I know it should have been in the first place. ...
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Can I use polymer modified cement patching compound to flatten subfloor boards?
There are products in this category named Fast-Setting, Polymer-Modified, Cement-Based Patching Compound that can be applied to wood floors to fill up gaps and imperfections. They are not self ...
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How should I flatten uneven tile substrate
I'm replacing some old granite tiles. The concrete underneath (I believe) is ~80% flat, but has some deep divots and some high points. See images here, apologies for the poor lighting.
Should I:
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What is the best way to glue ceramic address tiles to brick?
I brought 5 numbered tiles 2" by 6". I want to attach to my brick wall outside to show my address.
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Is a bubble under the waterproofing layer for a new shower normal?
Contractor is redoing the shower with tiles on the floor. They laid waterproofing then put a layer of mud on top.
Part of the waterproofing formed a "bubble" that can be pressed on and it ...
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What's the best way to put tile over plywood subflooring?
I have a subfloor of new 3/4" plywood over 3/4" planks. Would this be at all suitable for putting bathroom tile over? I haven't detected any flex or give in the floor while walking on it, ...
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How can I remove grout from very tight tile gaps?
Our bath has ceramic tiles with the finest lines I've ever seen between tiles. Regrouting this bath has only been accomplished once by completely removing the tiles, replacing the substrate, ...
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How to reduce tile damage to shower enclosure underneath stairwell?
I am re-tiling a basement shower that was built (partially) under the steps leading to the basement. The old shower has been removed so that only studs remain.
I worry that traipsing up and down the ...
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Is there a grout-like product to fill in vinyl tile gaps?
I moved into a newly renovated apartment about 5 years ago. The kitchen had newly installed vinyl tiles. Over time some of the tiles have shifted so that there are large gaps in many areas. From what ...
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Is this efflorescence on my new build tile floor, and how can I clean it off?
I just moved into a new build home and noticed a white, powdery residue on the tile floor along the baseboard (see photo).
It looks like it could be efflorescence, but I’m not sure.
The residue wipes ...
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Correct substrate for a table with a tiled top
I am planning to make a table (200×100 cm / 80×40″) and a decorative bench (100×40 cm / 40×16″) using the same method (the bench will serve as a test piece):
a mosaic of medium size ceramic tiles (...
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Remove subway tiles without damaging cement board
I am trying to replace a few cracked subway tiles in my shower.
When I removed the first tile it came away with a portion of the backer board.
My goal was then to remove some of the surrounding tiles ...
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Improper tile installation [closed]
My bathroom contractor installed tiles improperly. Even if ceilings are not perfectly level I think they should plan accordingly.
They showed me a small gap on the top corner so I said it's ok without ...
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Can a resin stop Efflorescence on patio tile via grout?
Due to a variety of errors in how the tiles were installed, we are in our fourth year of effluorescence coming up through the grout lines one day after washing off with pressure washer and scrubbing. ...
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How to waterproof window in shower
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I plan on using kerdiboard and returning into window jamb. But how far does kerdi need to cover window frame. There is a track on the window frame and does kerdi or tile fit in there ...
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