Black & decker The complete guide to ceramic tile

257 Pages·2010·135.02 MB·English

by  Creative Publishing International.

The Complete Guide to
CeramiC Tile
Third edition
Updated with New Products & Techniques
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOtA
www.creativepub.com
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Contents
The Complete Guide to
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Ceramic Tile
Introduction 7
Gallery of Tile Projects 8
Ceramic Tile Basics 15
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Floor Tile 16
Wall Tile 17
Types of Tile 18
Buying Tile & Tiling Materials 22
Cutting Tile 26
Materials & Tools 33 88
Safety 34
Materials: Levelers & Resurfacers 36
Materials: Tile Backer 38
Materials: Tile Membranes 42
Materials: Thinset Mortar 44
Materials: Grout 46
Tools for Removing Old Surfaces 48
Tools for Repairing Substrates 49
Tools for Installing Substrates 50
Tools for Layout 51
Tools for Cutting Tile 52
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Tools for Setting & Grouting Tile 53
Floor Projects 55
Gallery of Flooring Tile Projects 56
Evaluating & Preparing Floors 60
Removing Floor Coverings 64
Removing Underlayment 68 5566
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Underlayment 70
Radiant Floor 74
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Ceramic Floor Tile 80
Stone & Mosaic Tile Floor 90
Glass Mosaic Tile Floor 96
DIY Mosaic Design 100
Combination Tile Floor 106
Porcelain Snap-lock Tile 110 123 124
Shower Base 114
Wall Projects 123
Gallery of Wall Tile Projects 124
Evaluating & Preparing Walls 128
Removing Wall Surfaces 130
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Installing & Finishing Wallboard 132
Installing Cementboard on Walls 134
Wall Tile Layouts 136
Installing Wall Tile 138
Installing a Tub Tile Surround 142
Tiled Tub Apron 148
Tile Wall Niche 155
Retrofit Accent Strip 159
Fireplace Surround 162
Countertops 169
Tile Countertop 170
Granite Tile Countertop 180 169
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Tiled Backsplash 184
Tiled Island 188
Outdoor Projects 193
Tiled Steps 194
Tiled Patio 200
Outdoor Fountain 206
Decorative Projects 211
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Creating Mosaic Planters 212
Bathroom Mirror Frame 214
Address Marker Mosaic 218
Mosaic Wall Hanging 220
Tiled Sink Base 223
Handmade Tile 226
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Tiled Garden Bench 230
Repair Projects 235
Maintaining Floor Tile 236
Grout Colorant 240
Repairing Wall Tile 242
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Glossary 246
Resources 249
Conversions 250
Credits 252
Index 253 230
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Introduction
uilding materials evolve and change very quickly in the do-it-yourself world. New formulations, advanced
Binstallation systems, and a host of “plug-and-play” gimmicks make keeping pace with the things we put into
our houses a constant battle. But ceramic tile is different. Although trends, colors, and shapes may look slightly
different from year to year, tiling is a lifelong skill that will serve you well as long as you own your home.
Laying tile is a very popular DIY project for a number of reasons, but the primary appeal is that tile is a
manageable material that yields beautiful, long-lasting floors for a relatively small investment. Because of the
nature of the material and the installation process, you can work at your own pace. If you make an error, it is not
difficult to back up and re-do the work.
In The Complete Guide to Ceramic Tile, you will discover clear, beautifully photographed information that
shows you, step-by-step, exactly how to work with tile. Layout, installing subbases, cutting and fitting, setting,
grouting, and sealing are just some of the techniques you will learn.
The projects featured in this book show tile in just about every usage you’ll find around the home. By far,
floors are the most popular spot for tiling, and here you’ll get the full picture of how to lay out a floor grid and set
tile like a pro. Walls are also popular spots for tile, particularly in bathrooms, showers, and kitchen backsplashes.
Tiled countertops have many advantages over other countertop material, whether in the kitchens, the bathroom,
or even in your outdoor food preparation areas. Horizontal patio surfaces are also good candidates for tile in many
climates, and you’ll see how to approach these projects as well.
Because tile is a highly decorative material, it can be used to create fun items that may not have any practical
purpose other than to delight. Mirror frames, mosaic wall hangings, and tile-covered garden planting pots are just
a few of these. You’ll even find a complete how-to sequence on making your own fired ceramic tiles from raw clay.
Finally, any tile surface will require occasional repair and maintenance. From re-grouting a shower receptor
to replacing a broken wall tile, the last chapter in this books gives the essential information you need to keep your
tile looking its best for years to come.
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Gallery of Tile Projects
In this alcove, decorative tiles grace
a fireplace surround topped by a brick
mantel. The floor combines large quarry
tile with interesting accent tiles that
emphasize the Mediterranean feeling
of the patio. Accessories scattered
throughout the area echo the blue-and-
white theme set by the fireplace and
accent tiles.
This large contemporary bathroom is broken into distinct functional areas by the tile. The doorless shower is defined by field tile
in a straight set, while the dressing area is marked by a border and the reversal of color between the field and the edges. The mirror
above the sink is framed by field tile set on the diagonal. Finally, the sink area is set off by a shift in the size and shape of the field tile.
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Lush floral photo murals sparkle against white tile backgrounds in this exotic bathroom.
Small mosaic tile in two colors provides a dramatic backdrop With a view like this, the best design is one that gets out
for a contemporary entryway. of its own way. This blue mosaic tile echoes the color of the
mountains without competing for attention.
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Mosaic tile, with its multitude of grout lines, is highly slip- Stair risers are typically invisible With their colorful
resistant. A border defines the edges of this hallway and leads handpainted tile, these risers are anything but typical and are
the eye toward the next room. certainly not invisible.
Borders liven up walls and break up otherwise boring Stones cut to resemble river rocks make an unusual
expanses of solid color. bathroom floor. The stones, which are attached to a mesh
backing, are remarkably easy to install. Coordinating grout
blends the tiles; contrasting grout would emphasize the
individual stones.
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