Repairing ceramic tile after the gypsum board failed in your shower can be a do-it-yourself project. Ceramic tile showers require a water-proof backing to prevent drywall and stud damage. Follow these tips when installing ceramic tile in your shower.
Replacing a leaking shower head led one reader to more problems. The shower head fell and broke a ceramic soap dish. Now he needs to know how to replace a broken soap dish. Matching the existing ceramic tile and not damaging the surrounding tile could be quite a job.
Using a ceramic tile cutter allows you to make precise cuts on your ceramic tiles. Cutting ceramic tile is done using a carbide or tungsten-steel wheel. Cutting tile is easy when you use a good tile cutter.
Ceramic tile installation can be difficult when trying to match existing ceramic floor tiles. Discover how to install ceramic tiles if you removed a wall or cabinet and need to fill-in an opening in your ceramic tile floor.
Tim Carter demonstrates a simple way to cut a circle out of the center of ceramic tile. This is helpful when installing ceramic tile on your next ceramic wall tile and ceramic floor tile project.
Tim Carter explains the ease of use, mildew prevention and other benefits of grout sealers for your shower and bathroom. Cleaning grout is important before using a grout sealer.
Ceramic tile has come a long way. A few years back, ceramic tile patterns were the standard square tiles. Now, there are a variety of ceramic wall tile and ceramic floor tile styles available. Installing ceramic tile that looks like bricks or a puzzle is possible! Can't find the pattern you want? You can cut ceramic tile into the shape you want.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, introduces many ways of cutting ceramic tile for any project. These ceramic tile cutting tips will make that project easier.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates tips you should know before installing ceramic tile over plywood or OSB. Coat the plywood subflooring with a water based urethane before laying tile.
Ceramic tile floors are in many homes. They make a great floor unless one of the ceramic tiles gets cracked. Ceramic tile repair has two options - complete tile replacement or filling the crack.
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