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CERAMIC TILE
Easy, Elegant Makeovers
Skills & Techniques
Countertops & Backsplashes
Wall & Floor Tile
Tile Floors
Tile Shower Base
Fireplace Surround
Tile Bathtub Deck and more!
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S HOW
S HOW
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CERAMIC TILE
Easy, Elegant Makeovers
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
www.creativepub.com
 Contents
1
Purchasing Materials . . .4
2
Cutting Tile . . . . . . . . . . .6
3
Mixing & Using
Mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4
Tools for Cutting Tile . . .14
5
Tools for Setting &
Grouting Tile . . . . . . . . .15
6
Preparation Materials . .16
7
Materials for Setting &
Grouting Tile . . . . . . . . .17
8
Installing
Underlayment . . . . . . . .18
12
Laying Out
Floor Designs . . . . . .28
9
Installing & Finishing
Wallboard . . . . . . . . . . .22
10
Installing
Cementboard . . . . . .24
11
Installing Wall
Membranes . . . . . . . .24
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Installing a Glass
Mosaic Floor . . . . . . .48
16
Building a Tiled
Shower Base . . . . . . .52
13
Laying Out
Wall Designs . . . . . . .35
14
Installing a
Tile Floor . . . . . . . . . .40
17
Installing a
Tile Wall . . . . . . . . . . .60
18
Tiling a Kitchen
Backsplash . . . . . . . .68
19
Building a Tiled
Tub Deck. . . . . . . . . .72
20
Building a Tile
Countertop . . . . . . . .78
21
Tilng Concrete
Steps . . . . . . . . . . . .88
APPENDIX:
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
                 1. Purchasing Materials
B
efore you can select or purchase materials, you’ll
sometimes very attractive for full walls to be tiled.
To calculate the amount of field tile required,
measure each wall and multiply the width times the
height of the area to be covered. Subtract the square
footage of doors and windows. Do this for each wall,
then add all the figures together to calculate the total
square footage. Add five percent for waste. Calculate
the number of cartons necessary (square footage of the
project divided by the square footage contained in a
carton).
Trim for floors and walls is sold by the lineal
foot. Measure the lineal footage and calculate based
on that. Plan carefully—the cost of trim tile adds up
quickly.
Before buying the tiles, ask about the dealer’s
return policy. Most dealers allow you to return
unused tiles for a refund. In any case, think of it this
way: buying a few too many tiles is a small problem.
Running out of tiles when the job’s almost done could
turn into disaster if you can no longer get the tile or
the colors don’t match.
need to figure out exactly what you need and how
much. Start by drawing a room layout, a reference for
you and for anyone advising you about the project.
To estimate the amount of tile you need for a
floor project, calculate the square footage of the room
and add five percent for waste. For example, in a
10-foot
×
12-foot room, the total area is 120 square feet.
(12'
10' = 120 sq. ft.). Add five percent, 6 square feet,
for breakage and other waste (120
×
.05 = 6 sq. ft.). You
need to purchase enough tile to cover 126 square feet.
Tile cartons generally indicate the number of
square feet one carton will cover. Divide the square
footage to be covered by the square footage contained
in a carton in order to determine the number of
cartons required for your floor project. For example, if
a carton holds 10 square feet, you will need 13 cartons
to cover the 10
×
12 floor in our example.
Estimating tile for a wall project is slightly more
complex. Start by deciding how much of each wall will
be tiled. In a shower, plan to tile to at least 6" above
the showerhead. It’s common for tile to extend 4 feet
up the remaining walls, although it’s possible and
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