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The Complete Guide to CeramiC Tile Third edition Updated with New Products & Techniques MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOtA www.creativepub.com 001-053_C57297.indd 1 8/3/10 3:12:43 PM 001-053_C57297.indd 1 8/3/10 3:13:1 PM Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile Third Edn (RAY) Text #150 DTP:216 Page:1 Contents The Complete Guide to 88 Ceramic Tile Introduction 7 Gallery of Tile Projects 8 Ceramic Tile Basics 15 88 88 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 5566 5566 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 001-053_19686.indd 3 6/20/10 10:18:37 AM 001-053_19686.indd 3 6/20/10 10:28:33 AM Job:06-199668866 T Titiltele:C:CPPI-IH-HI I0 600660 6C CGG to t Go eGraemraimc iTci lTei Tleh Tirhd iErdd nEdn Job:06-199668866 T Titiltele:C:CPPI-IH-HI I0 600660 6C CGG to t Go eGraemraimc iTci lTe iTleh Tirhd iErdd nEdn #150 DDTTPP::221166 P Paaggee:2:2 (RAY)) Text #150 DTTPP::221166 P Paaggee:3:3 Contents (Cont.) 9900 9966 Underlayment 70 Radiant Floor 74 106 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 130 138 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 180 169 001-053_C57297.indd 4 7/3/10 11:45:53 AM 001-053_C57297.indd 4 7/12/10 12:29:05 PM Job:06-199668866 T Titiltele:C:CPPI-IH-HI I0 600660 6C CGG to t Go eGraemraimc iTci lTe iTleh Tirhd iErdd nEdn (RAY)) Text 07-C57721997 ##115500 D DTTPP:2:21166 P aPgaeg:e4:4 184 188 Tiled Backsplash 184 Tiled Island 188 Outdoor Projects 193 Tiled Steps 194 Tiled Patio 200 Outdoor Fountain 206 Decorative Projects 211 193 Creating Mosaic Planters 212 Bathroom Mirror Frame 214 Address Marker Mosaic 218 Mosaic Wall Hanging 220 Tiled Sink Base 223 Handmade Tile 226 194 Tiled Garden Bench 230 Repair Projects 235 Maintaining Floor Tile 236 Grout Colorant 240 Repairing Wall Tile 242 212 223 Glossary 246 Resources 249 Conversions 250 Credits 252 Index 253 230 001-053_19686.indd 5 6/24/10 9:48:04 AM 001-053_19686.indd 5 6/24/10 9:48:17 AM Job:06-199668866 T Titiltele:C:CPPI-IH-HI I0 600660 6C CGG to t Go eGraemraimc iTci lTei Tleh Tirhd iErdd nEdn Job:06-199668866 T Titiltele:C:CPPI-IH-HI I0 600660 6C CGG to t Go eGraemraimc iTci lTe iTleh Tirhd iErdd nEdn (RAY) Text #150 DDTTPP::221166 P Paaggee:4:4 #150 DDTTPP::221166 P Paaggee:5:5 001-053_19686.indd 6 6/20/10 10:20:05 AM 001-053_19686.indd 6 6/20/10 10:28:34 AM Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile Third Edn (RAY) #150 DTP:216 Page:6 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. ■ 7 001-053_19686.indd 7 6/20/10 10:20:08 AM 001-053_19686.indd 7 6/20/10 10:28:35 AM Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile Third Edn Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile Third Edn #150 DTP:216 Page:6 (RAY) Text #150 DTP:216 Page:7 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. 8 ■ THe CoMpLeTe GuIDe To CerAMIC TILe 001-053_19686.indd 8 6/20/10 10:20:17 AM 001-053_19686.indd 8 6/20/10 10:28:35 AM Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile Third Edn (RAY) Text #150 DTP:216 Page:8 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. Introduction ■ 9 001-053_C57297.indd 9 7/3/10 11:46:15 AM 001-053_19686.indd 9 6/20/10 10:28:35 AM Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile Third Edn Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile Third Edn (RAY) Text #150 DTP:216 Page:8 07-C57297 #150 DTP:216 Page:9 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. 10 ■ THe CoMpLeTe GuIDe To CerAMIC TILe 001-053_C57297.indd 10 7/3/10 11:46:30 AM 001-053_19686.indd 10 6/20/10 10:28:35 AM Job:06-19686 Title:CPI-HI 0606 CG to Geramic Tile TThhiirrdd EEddnn (RAY) Text 07-C57297 #150 DTP:216 Page:10

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