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HOW TO TILE A COUTERTOP BACKSPLASH

HOW TO TILE A COUNTERTOP BACKSPLASH

A tile backsplash can be one of the easier home improvement projects for anyone. Tiling your backsplash needs little preparation for existing areas that are currently painted. Just remove any outlet covers, fills any holes with the necessary wall compound and scrape any paint that is loose and get ready to move forward with your tile back splash project.

Do you have a wet saw? How about goggles? If not, you can rent most of the necessary tools at a local rental shop. Make sure you wear the appropriate safety gear such as your goggles and gloves at all times.

Have you decided which type of tile you will be installing? Many times, homeowners are installing glazed tiles which tend to be easier to clean since you will be cooking and preparing food only inches away. A great idea is to look around at different pictures and decide what type of tile look you are going to achieve. One you spot the tile of choice, go to a supplier and see if they can locate a similiar tile.

Purchase your mastic trowel which will be the tool you will be using to spread the mastic otherwise known as the glue. With trowel in hand, dip it into the glue bucket and grab about a 5" ball of glue. Then prepare to spread  that glue onto the wall. Here is the important part. Spread it evenly and ONLY do a 3'-4' area at a time. With the trowel being held on edge, have the glue run through the teeth of the trowel. Make rainbow type strokes. Don't apply too much or too little. Just cover the wallboard.

Prior to applying the wall mastic, find the center of where you will be starting your tiling. Once found, draw a horizontal and vertical line using a tape measure, pencil and level. Once you have created the intersecting point, this is when the glue will be applied. As mentioned earlier, just install a small amount of glue in the beginning. Using tile spacers is highly recommended and make sure that you press on each installed tile.

Apply the tile accordingly until you get to the edges. Use your tile saw to cut the necessary sizes. You will want to finish off the ends of your tiling layout with a round ended tile commonly called a bull nose tile. It creates a finished edge at the end of tiling layouts. Once you are done, wipe off any excess glue that usually rises up from the joint from being pressed down on earlier.

LET'S FINISH YOUR NEW TILE BACKSPLASH

Once the glue has dried, remove all the spacers and prepare to grout. Mix the grout to a creamy consistency and apply according to the manufacturers spec's. Usually after you mix, you can apply within a few minutes. Apply with a sponge float. Fill all the joints and wipe the excess grout off. Once you are finished with your grout application, Use a damp sponge and wipe the tile clean. Apply a bead of clear silicon caulking to the edge where the tile meets the countertop. Additionally, you may want to seal your new tile backsplash with a tile sealant. Read the application spec's and apply accordingly. 

If you have any questions, contact NJ Home Improvement Contractor for More information

 

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Author:

Mr. David Pangione

Pangione Developers Inc.

Note: All this information is 100% original. Every word is spoken from experience of being a NJ Home Improvement Contractor for over 30 years.

ADDITIONAL  RESOURCE LINKS:

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-tile-floors

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-tile-repairs

http://www.nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com

OUR NEW ONE STOP DO IT CENTER HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

                                   Where the contractor's shop

http://nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com/home-store-home-improvement-remodeling/

TILIING TIPS: Installing Medallions

Tiling with Medallions is more common in many of today's homes. The manufacturing process of creating medallions has allowed the consumer to purchase medallion's cheaper than they were years ago.
Produced from many different materials such as ceramic, marble and granite, you can purchase your medallion pieces in almost any type of stone material. Manufacturers will take large stone and from this material they will make smaller size pieces and simply attach these pieces with glues to a mesh fabric material. The pieces will be inserted individually to finally create a picture or image.

You can install medallions of  many sizes. Medallions are made in some cases as small as a few square inches to as large as many square feet. The beauty of the medallions is the ease of the installation. Since they are created by being attached to mesh, they can be installed carefully all at once. Although the medallions range in all sizes, the most common size that homeowners and contractor's install tends to be in the range of 30" for both squares and circular medallions.
Medallions are easy to install and can really dress up your tiling installation. Many times, you will see medallion installation's in a entry foyer. As people enter it really becomes a focal point. You will get many complements regarding your medallion installation.
If you have an existing tile floor, it is possible for you to have a medallion installed. Tiling contractors can remove the necessary existing tile and install a medallion of your choice. With tile cutting equipment, the existing pieces can be cut and your medallion can be installed.
If you are interested in installing tile or medallions, go to the links below for more information.

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Author:

Mr. David Pangione

Pangione Developers Inc.

Note: All this information is 100% original. Every word is spoken from experience of being a NJ Home Improvement Contractor for over 30 years.

ADDITIONAL  RESOURCE LINKS:

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-tile-floors

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-tile-repairs

http://www.nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com

OUR NEW ONE STOP DO IT CENTER HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

                                   Where the contractor's shop

http://nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com/home-store-home-improvement-remodeling/

QUICK & EASY HOME TILE REPAIRS

Yesssss, You finally took that leap

You actually can't take looking at that cracked tile or loose shower grout anymore.....
I don't blame you. Many well needed home improvements like tile & grout repairs which are very simple to fix stay untouched for months and even years.I am speaking from experience.
It doesn't happen often but when I have a home improvement that needs repair such as a cracked tile......It's not the first thing on my list of things to do.

BATHROOM TILE REPAIRS

Bathroom Tile Repairs can linger forever. You noticed the tile months ago but you just never got around to fixing that cracked tile. A simple phone call to a repair man and this could be finished but for some reason it just slips past your mind or just don't have time to coordinate the repair man to get to your home. In less than 1 hour, you can have that tile replaced, fixed and at last one less thing to do around the house.
Why do these type's of repairs that seem to linger forever, linger forever?
You notice them, I notice them but for some strange reason we just let it sit there and remain untouched....unfixed
Some times for days, sometimes for months, sometimes for years.
Replacing and repairing tile isn't exactly one of my favorite thinks to do. I don't wake up in the morning and say "what a beautiful day...I think I'm going to fix some tile".
It's actually the exact opposite.
Well if you are the same, I'm going to try to change that attitude..... Let's try to get that tile repair done with.
Below,I am going to provide you with some tools and information along with video tutorial to make your tile repair a bit easier.

That Looked Easy Enough

Here's another instructional video showing how to make a grout repair. Many times the grout between the tile falls out, discolors or gets loose. You don't want this grout issue to go unfixed. Water can seep between the tile and then into the wall. Mold can grow and then it will become a much bigger problem. This video will give you an idea of how to fix it in the early stages which takes only minutes.
Take a look

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO THE LINKS BELOW:

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Author:

Mr. David Pangione

Pangione Developers Inc.

Note: All this information is 100% original. Every word is spoken from experience of being a NJ Home Improvement Contractor for over 30 years.

ADDITIONAL  RESOURCE LINKS:

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-tile-repairs

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-tile-floors

http://www.nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com

OUR NEW ONE STOP DO IT CENTER HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

                                   Where the contractor's shop

http://nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com/home-store-home-improvement-remodeling/

Tips For Tiliing and Tiling Work

Do You Want A Beautiful Tile Floor Like this?

As a NJ Home Improvement Contractor, many times we are asked what is the best way to learn how to tile. Of coarse there are many ways to learn how to tile.For someone that is beginning with no knowledge and would like to learn tiling such as how to tile a floor, back splash or even a bathroom wall, I would suggest getting a well written book containing many pictures and instructional steps.

 How To Tile Floors
Learn the proper methods for installing floor tile..
In this Kindle version download, you will learn the proper ways to install tile. In ways recognized by the Ceramic Tile Institute and TCA, this book will show you how to PROPERLY install tile above many types of surfaces. With these easily spelled out techniques, you will be able to install floor tile on surfaces including wood, vinyl, and even old ceramic tile. YES, old ceramic tile.
Do you have sheet vinyl flooring such a linoleum? This book covers tiling above that as well













Create that beautiful entry that you always wanted. Coming into your home, imagine how nice it would be to look down and see this beautiful flooring display for all that arrive into your home.
Best of all, you can say that you installed it yourself.
 There are statistics that state people spend most of their time in the kitchen. With a kitchen floor like this, it really makes your kitchen the center of attention.
Do you want a beautiful kitchen floor?
How To tile Floors discusses in great detail, how to install tile above most common surfaces.
Take a look at the link below for more information.

AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Author:

Mr. David Pangione

of

Pangione Developers Inc.

Note: All this information is 100% original. Every word is spoken from experience of being a NJ Home Improvement Contractor for over 30 years.

ADDITIONAL  RESOURCE LINKS:

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-tile-floors

http://www.nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-tile-repairs

OUR NEW ONE STOP DO IT CENTER HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

                                   Where the contractor's shop

http://nj-homeimprovement-contractor.com/home-store-home-improvement-remodeling/