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How to Lay Ceramic Tiles

August 29, 2018August 30, 2018 DIY Guides tile, tiling, wall

Tiling a wall is one of those DIY jobs which is fairly easy for anyone to do, but more difficult to do well. This guide looks at the steps needed to lay ceramic wall tiles, as well as how to grout properly.

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Repairing Chipped Ceramic Tiles

August 9, 2018October 26, 2018 DIY Guides

Small chips or cracks in ceramic tiles and bathroom fittings are a common DIY problem. Dropping a heavy object onto tiles, the corner of a sink or a ceramic shower tray can sometimes break off small pieces of the material, leaving an unsightly mark.

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Tiling a Splashback

April 9, 2018June 17, 2019 DIY Guides sink, splashback, tiles, tiling

The easiest way to create a splashback is to use only full tiles, extending them slightly past the edge of the fixture.

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Tiling Around Doors, Windows and Awkward Areas

March 30, 2018October 29, 2018 DIY Guides tiles, tiling

Tiling around doors, windows and awkward areas can, however, be tricky if not planned and done correctly.

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Preparing Walls or Floors for Tiles

April 8, 2017August 21, 2018 DIY 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.

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How to Lay Mosaic Tiles

March 14, 2017June 17, 2019 DIY Guides mosaic, tiles

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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Tiling Around a Toilet – Dremel

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides dremel, tiling

If 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.

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Cutting and Shaping Tiles

April 9, 2015June 17, 2019 DIY Guides tiles, tiling

There 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.

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Tools You Need When Tiling

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides tiling, tools

Several of the tools you might need when tiling can be found in the most basic of tool kits.

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Making a Tiling Gauge Stick

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides gauge stick, tiling

One 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.

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Tiling a Concrete Floor

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides

In 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

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Replacing Cracked or Broken Tiles

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides tiles, tiling

Although 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.

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Laying Ceramic Floor Tiles

April 8, 2015 DIY Guides flooring, tiles

Ceramic 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