To Tile or not to Tile, Should Tile be living spaces or everywhere
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Should floor tile match wall tile?
Comments (7)There is no real rule. You do want them to coordinate with one another in terms of relating to the overall look of the bathroom. But they can coordinate while being different materials (porcelain on the walls versus natural stone on the floor), different sizes (subways on the wall versus squares on the floor), and different patterns (running bond on the walls versus diagonal on the floor). The above is simply an example. Much of it can depend on the size of the room and the amount of tile to be used. Using the same tile everywhere in a large bathroom could look a bit too monochromatic and uninteresting. There would be no change in material or pattern to draw the eye from detail to detail as you look around the room. In modern or contemporary design that might be desirable; a slick, clean, uncluttered look. In a more traditional design it might simply be boring. Large format tile always lends itself well in modern styles. Mosaic can be implemented for a period look. Mosaic is busy given the many individual tiles, But it can be made to look "detailed and busy" by using a contrasting grout color. It can be made to look cleaner and slicker by using a grout color the same color as the tile. So there is no real right or wrong as a whole. Sometimes anything and everything can work, but often it's how it is implemented into the design. But you need a starting point. A design style, for example. Having an idea of what look you are trying to achieve will lead you through the selection process; tile material, tile color, tile size, layout pattern, grout color....See Moreshould space between the tile floor and bottom of vanity be caulked?
Comments (9)Caulking the gap between tile and the toekick isn't bad, but usually not necessary. Most times a piece is installed over the toekick to match the vanity's finish that hides that gap. That said, you usually don't have a half inch gap. To me, that would be unacceptable. But I get the feeling the installer may not have checked his coursing, and that's the edge of a full tile. I'd like to think that he didn't deliberately put a joint that big there cutting the tile into the toekick!...See MoreHow to tile over tile - should I use a membrane between tiles?
Comments (6)I heard back from Schluter. Here's my question and their answer: Question: Can the uncoupling membrane be installed directly over existing ceramic tile? This is a basement - the tile is installed over the concrete subfloor. Tile is in good shape - just ugly. We don't want to remove it. So if the membrane can be installed over top, what type of thinset should we use to bond the membrane to the existing tile? Answer: If the following requirements are met, we expect this type of installation to be successful. However, given the wide range of potential existing conditions, this application is not covered by a specific detail in the Schluter-DITRA Installation Handbook and is therefore not covered under warranty. In principle, DITRA can be installed over existing tile. In general, the following minimum requirements must be met for a successful installation. The substructure must be adequate, per the DITRA Installation Handbook (e.g., joist spacing, plywood thickness, etc). The existing tile must be well bonded; any loose tile must be removed. The tile must be cleaned before the DITRA installation to remove any bond breakers. The DITRA can be installed in a similar fashion to what is called out in detail D-V-T in the DITRA Installation Handbook. (I looked this up, and it's referring to installing over vinyl.) Option 1. Use a rapid-setting modified thin-set mortar suitable for bonding to existing tile to install the DITRA Option 2. Skim coat the tile with a modified thin-set mortar or suitable cement-based embossing leveler, allow it to dry, and install the DITRA with unmodified thin-set mortar For further details please see attached Ditra installation Handbook...See MoreReplace a tile deck over living space: whats the best roofing material
Comments (2)nothing yet, the downstairs neighbors say its not leaking anymore *shrug*. But I did get a very solid quote for PVC decking -- IB Deckshield. If I do have to replace it, I will go with that and then put a floating deck on top at some point. The problem with Duradek seems that there's only one approved installer around here and he quoted more than 2x than Deckshield and they're the same thing mostly....See MorePatricia Colwell Consulting
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