How to Lay a Stone Tile Floor
In This Article: Stone Tile Layout Cutting Stone Tile Installing Stone Tiles Grouting a Stone Tile Floor Learn how to lay a stone tile floor with this expert DIY guide. Covers layout considerations, plus cutting, installing, and grouting stone tiles. Porous tiles with a nearly sponge-like surface are growing in popularity. But be aware that […]
Laying a Ceramic Tile Floor
In This Article: Prepping the Floor for Tile Laying Out Floor Tiles Cutting Floor Tiles Setting Ceramic Floor Tile Grouting Floor Tile Learn how to lay a ceramic tile floor in this in-depth DIY guide, which explains the steps from preparing the floor tiles to grouting them, and more. A well-installed ceramic tile floor will […]
How to Apply Thinset Mortar for Tile
Step-by-step DIY instructions for mixing and spreading thinset mortar for a tile installation Whether you’re tiling a floor or a countertop, first and foremost be sure to use thinset mortar that is latex- or polymer-fortified. Otherwise, it is likely to crack, resulting in loose tiles. You can buy “polymer-fortified” thinset mortar that you mix with […]
How to Cut Ceramic Tile
In This Article: Manual Snap Cutter Tile Nippers Wet Saw for Cutting Tile An expert DIY guide on the best ways to cut ceramic tile, using a manual snap cutter, tile nippers, and wet saws for different tile cutting techniques. There are three basic techniques and tools for cutting tile. Ceramic, quarry, and most porcelain […]