Essential step-by-step DIY and Home Improvement Guides
Tiling can be daunting to the DIY-er, it seems like a far more complex task than hanging wallpaper for instance. However, if you prepare correctly, tiling should be both an easy and rewarding job. Before tackling any tiling, be sure to follow these simple rules.
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Mosaic tiles can create a great finish in both kitchens and bathrooms. Mosaic tiles come in large sheets on a mesh backing to hold them all together. This makes it much easier and quicker to lay the tiles and allows you to buy ready made patterns.
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The easiest way to create a splashback is to use only full tiles, extending them slightly past the edge of the fixture.
Read moreIf the tiling around your toilet is old, cracked or the wrong colour for your new bathroom, it’s quick and simple to chip off the old tiles, make good and tile the new ones around and behind your existing sanitary fittings.
Read moreThere are several ways to cut tiles correctly, depending on what type of cut you are trying to achieve. Straight cuts are best done with a tile cutting jig. This is a purpose made device which makes it easy to hold and score a line in a tile.
Read moreSeveral of the tools you might need when tiling can be found in the most basic of tool kits.
Read moreTiling a wall is one of those DIY jobs which is fairly easy for anyone to do, but more difficult to do well.
Read moreOne of the most important factors in making a good job of any tiling project is careful planning. It is not always the best idea to just start in the corner with a full tile and work up or across from that.
Read moreIn rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms, a smooth concrete floor provides just about the best possible surface to tile over. Tiles are hard-wearing and easy to keep clean. They prevent spills from soaking through to the sub floor and, if laid correctly, will not harbour germs and stains
Read moreThe appeal of granite is that it is beautiful, durable, and strong all at the same time, carrying the ability to withstand high traffic and use.
Read moreAlthough tiles provide a generally hard-wearing finish, a hard knock (when moving furniture for example) can crack or chip them. Replacing a single or even multiple tiles is a fairly simple task.
Read moreCeramic floor tiles can really add appeal to a room. But as well as aesthetic value, ceramic tiles also have the added bonus of being hardwearing, easy to clean and cool in the summer. Laying them is not too much of a job, but preparation is key
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This guide looks at laying self-adhesive soft tiles, and the steps are the same for vinyl, cork or any other flexible tile.
Read moreFor the first time tiler, drilling into tiles may seem a bit daunting and after all of the planning and preparing, what you don’t want is a cracked tile caused by a drifting drill bit. However before you start, try looking for some alternatives.
Read moreA DIY guide to removing floor and wall tiles safely…
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Read moreTiles provide a tough and durable finish to floors and walls, and can make a tired kitchen or bathroom look much better. Tiling is a skill that any keen diy-er should have, but it certainly takes a bit of practice to become proficient.
Read moreLearn the easiest and safest way to remove grout from between wall and floor tiles.
Read moreWe show you the best way to tile awkward areas…
Read moreThe gaps between tiles are traditionally filled with grout, a cement based paste available in a range of colours. The task of grouting is the easiest part of laying tiles, however, bad application can affect the finish of a tiled wall dramatically.
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