Create an elegant backsplash from recycled glass tile. This video is part of Kitchen Renovations show hosted by Fuad Reveiz, Paul Ryan . SHOW DESCRIPTION :If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is a home’s soul. If you want to improve the look, style and function of your kitchen, but think the project is too complicated or expensive, DIY’s Kitchen Renovations is for you. From a simple redo to a complete remodel, host Paul Ryan covers each step in the process. No matter what style you have in mind, Kitchen Renovations takes the mystery out of design and layout, flooring, cabinets, counter tops, faucets, sinks, appliances and more. We’ll inspire you to transform your own kitchen–and save thousands of dollars in the process!
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I need to compact some soil. for laying brick tile…
I have no access to a compacting machine.
the soil is lumpy and hard, if I wet it, it gets muddy…
so can anyone please provide me with some helpful tips?
Thnx…
You can make a simple hand-operated tamper for this purpose by attaching a sawed-off 1-ft.-long section of an old railroad tie or landscape timber and attaching it to any common spade handle, such as one with a "D" handle.
i want to get into laying tile.. i want to install tile for a living.. what is the best way to learn and become a tile installer?. is there a course i can do?… is there any certifications or anything as far as that goes?… i want to get into tile, i find it interesting and i would love to do this work! thank you
First, I recommend always studying up and taking a builder’s license course to get licensed in your state. This is a good idea for several reasons: It gives you the knowledge and credibility needed for public residential contracting, as well as giving you legal recourse in case a client doesn’t want to pay you. Generally speaking, the Internet courses will get you licensed, but not provide you the knowledge that only time and experience working under a master contractor will.
There are several good books, available at Home Depot and other big stores, that cover tile. It’s not rocket science but there are a few special circumstances that you’ll want to prepare for. Also, the field changes quickly with new substrates and materials, so you’ll want to keep current. Best of luck, and remember to take these projects slowly for best results.
until i can go out and buy a proper wall tile cutter
is there anything else i can use to score through
the wall tiles glaze in the meantime ,i used a 6inch nail
with a sharpened point,but the glaze isnt giving in
There isnt many places anywhere near me That are open
and it means getting changed washed and rushing about ,i only have a dozen or tiles to go ,the old tile tool has had it and i was wondering if theres any alternative so i can finish up now.
Scroll down to Hand Scribe. 99p excl vat
http://www.tradetiler.com/acatalog/tiling_tools.html
Used a grout sealer and applicator that caused it to drip down over the tiles when applying. Of course did not wipe it off right away and it dried. Now the surface of the tiles are all streaked. I don’t know what to use. Any thoughts on how to removed the streaks?
Scrap it with a raiser blade.It will not scrape the tile
I’m tiling a bathroom counter and have all my supplies but not sure I purchased the right trowel. I purchased a square-notched trowel 1/4×1/4×1/4. What is the difference between this one and the one I see commonly used on tv and on other tiling jobs…the razor tooth edge type?
I tile every day of my life, and I want to assume these "Stone Tiles" are at least Milled flat on one side, though if they are RAW, not production glazed, I wouldn’t be using them on a counter top.
I also don’t always use 1/4 inch mortar beads on counter tops, often choosing 1/8, (In the same Tool you purchased). Floor tiles yes, always. That’s just a personal choice and not a Law set in stone (no pun intended). You have the correct tool for Thinset.
The saw edge applicators, are usually used for mastics/Adhesive tile setting materials, which are also, often used for counter tops, Not very practical for tile or stone.
Steven Wolf
just my two "sense"
Like a number of people have said they are a definite fire hazard. They also give off toxic fumes when burning. Get them down for your own safety. When you have removed them just try burning one outside. You will see why we say get them removed. Good luck and enjoy the new house.
I am newer to cleaning and need some help. I have a white tile shower with white grout. The grout and tiles (especially on the floor of the shower) are kind of turning brownish. What is the best product to use to get them white again? Also I am unsure what the best tool to use for this job. A scrub brush? A sponge? Do I need to let the cleaning product sit on the tiles for a while? Also I have a glass door that I would like to get the water drop marks off of. What would work best for the glass door? How often should I clean the shower the tiles looking beautifully white.
Thanks for your help 
I use BarKeepers Friend. You can find it at Wal-Mart next to the Comet. It works way better though. Just wet the shower, sprinkle and then scub it with a nail brush till it comes out. This handy powder cleans everything and gets those deep down stains as well as hard water stains. You can clean it just once a week. As an antifungal after shower spray, I mix 2 tsp tea tree oil (Wal-Mart pharmacy by the witch hazel) into a spray bottle with 12oz water. Shak and mist over the walls and floor to prevent mold. It won’t blow you away like bleach and it won’t hurt your clothes if you accidentally spray it on yourself. As for your glass door, a mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 4 parts water in a spray bottle will effectively clean all glass surfaces leaving a streak free shine. To prevent things from sticking to mine, I give the glass and surrounding metal, a very light coating of car wax after I clean and dry it.. Just don’t get it on your shower floor or you could get hurt.
I want to us MDF as the base and cover it with a tile backer board. I am getting conflicting information as to the stability of the MDF.
Do not use MDF! It’s no different than particle board aside from the fineness of the particles and overall density. If it gets wet, it’ll act like a sponge and swell.
Wall and floor tiling courses in Scotland (Glasgow) or near. Any courses considered even college
thanks in advance.
Why would you need a course in laying tile. it’s pretty simple and straight forward. Find a library and read a book on it. I don’t have a clue what home centers over there sell, but here in the states, home centers sell videos on tiling.