Plan the tile layout based on the size of the tile and the position of a primary element such as the tub or vanity.
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Ask this old house general contractor tom silva offers cleaning tips to get rid of dirty tile grout using only household supplies.
I love tile he says.
It s beautiful and it doesn t require much maintenance on a floor these thin fragile slices of ceramic require some special care and preparation.
Best ways to clean tile floors step 1.
Once the tile is leveled off your next step is to remove the toilet so that the floor can be laid under it not cut around it.
Remove debris from the tiles.
Don t do too much at once or the floor will be really wet and more difficult to work on.
This old house tile contractor joe ferrante explains how to set ceramic tile in a subway pattern.
Snap a chalk line onto the floor to establish the starting point of the tile.
Next if the tile s joints are deep you ll want regrout them to bring them flush with the tile so that the lines won t telegraph show through the vinyl floor.
First use a soft bristled brush dust mop or vacuum to remove dirt dust and other loose items from the tile floor before applying any water or cleaner.
In this video contractor angelo mcrae installs a new mosaic tile floor.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to clean dirty tile grout using only household supplies.