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tag: tile

How to Lay Tile Over a Concrete Slab

ScottG, contributing writer | December 13th, 20114 comments

Uncoupling membranes used between a tile floor and a concrete slab should prevent any cracks in the concrete from affecting the tile, but will it lower the thermal mass potential of the concrete?

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Mosaic Made Easy

FHBdotcom, editor | October 12th, 2011

Alexandra Immel’s vision for her new kitchen included a colorful backsplash that is definitely not off the tile-shop shelf.

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Bathroom and Kitchen Design: How to Choose Tile and Plan Tile Layouts

FHBdotcom, editor | July 8th, 2011

If you're planning a tile project and want ideas for creating attractive patterns or combining the right colors, these two free chapters will help you get started.

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Laundry Room

MerrickProperties, member | March 23rd, 2011

This is a basement laundry room that I renovated with porcelain tiles and removable wall panels for plumbing access.

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Digitile: Use a SketchUp Model to Layout, Estimate, and Build a Takeoff List for a Tiling-Job

TheTimberTailor, member | February 9th, 20114 comments

No, digitile is not a typo for digital, its just my (lame?) title for using digital tools to layout, plan, and quantity of materials for a recent floor tile project. Here I give a brief overview of the process I used... see what you think.

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Contemporary Master Bath Remodel

MarkAReed, member | January 25th, 2011

Remodeled for the Shab family, this master bathroom went from traditional to contemporary with new stained black, rift oak vanities, Grohe fixtures, brushed alum. mirror frames, heated 16x16 gray and...

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Bath Room

Mikebelz, member | January 25th, 20111 comment

This is a recent remodel. It started with the master bath and closet, and ended up encompassing the master bedroom, the second floor hallway, foyer, powder room, library, dining...

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Pull out cabinet in full bath

Acorn3, member | January 24th, 2011

This was a 2nd Floor bathroom remodel ( 5' x 9' )  So space is a premium at best for storage. We came up with the idea of using a media full extension swivel pull out by...

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New from the Tiling a Shower Video Series: Install a Shampoo Niche

FHBdotcom, editor | May 14th, 20105 comments

Learn tricks for locating a shampoo niche, cutting the tile backer, building the sides and ensuring the base won’t collect water.

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frumpy front and boring back porches get character-building makeover

Huck, member | May 5th, 2010

This utilitarian Los Angeles area cottage had served its original owner well for over 50 years - but she decided it was due for some face-lifting.  In addition, it was determined...

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Contemporary Bath Remodel

EKDesign, member | March 16th, 2010

This client came to us with two primary objectives for their master bathroom remodel: A bright, contemporary space to wake up each morning, and a beautiful, door-less shower.  Here are the...

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IBS 2010: Schluter Introduces new Foam Core Tile Backer System

RYagid, senior editor | January 20th, 20103 comments

Structural panels will ease the process of making tile partitions, walls, and structures for bathrooms and more

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New Island Opens up Kitchen

MAK_DESIGN_BUILD, member | October 27th, 2009

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This new kitchen island replaced a perpendicular peninsula that closed the kitchen off from the adjacent living areas. By...

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A Master Bathroom with Views

PeregrineBuilders, member | September 29th, 2009

Mike, the client, felt cramped in his own master bathroom, especially when he had to work around a tub that took up most of the room, which he never used. Showering in a small fiberglass stall was...

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Set Tile Without Mastic or Thinset

MikeGuertin, editorial advisor | July 17th, 20098 comments

Skip the mess and stick ceramic tile right to the wall using a new peel and stick mat.

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Phillipi Addition

sphillipi, member | June 23rd, 2009

1000 sq ft adition to include kitchen, master bedroom and master bath.

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BBQ Enclosure

Original_Dave, member | June 8th, 20092 comments

Here is my 3 year old Aussie going into the pool after a long day warching me lay the final tile on a BBQ enclosure I built that included glass block, natural gas hookups, electrical and water for...

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Sizing up Ridgid's new tile saw

JFink, Senior Editor | May 1st, 20098 comments

A few weeks back I sent one of Ridgid’s brand new tile saws to our go-to tile author, Tom Meehan. Now, Tom has been in...

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FROM OLD TO NEW

SCHULTZ23, member | April 6th, 20091 comment

OUR KITCHEN WAS COMPLETELY GUTTED. IT ORIGINALLY MEASURED 12X17, AND AFTER THE ADDITION IT MEASURES 18X26. IT HAS A WALK IN BUTLER'S PANTRY AND A WORKING ISLAND THAT COMFORTLY SEATS 4. THERE'S A...

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Sarasota Bathroom - From Blah to Spa

MainStay, member | April 3rd, 2009

Revamping a dated bathroom.  The walls are painted in Soft Jazz by Benjamin Moore.  Vanity top and floors are Carrera marble.  The bath tiles are handmade, giving additional texture to...

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