May 24, 2011 · Hi. I am remodeling my bathroom. I am ready to start tiling tub and shower surrounding walls. Yesterday I applied the RedGard Waterproofing membrane over Durock Cement boards. Then …

May 2, 2024 · The original tile in this bath was cold in the winter, slippery when wet and was a winner for the "ugly tile award" back in 96 when the house was built. There is a whole world of vinyl tile out …

May 20, 2015 · I have a small (40 sf) front entry way that is currently tiled and the tile is good. We want to update the tile. The area is recessed from the 2 adjoining rooms by 3/8", which required transitions …

Jul 31, 2015 · Could it be that the exposure to tile adhesive somehow damaged the redguard's bond? I guess if I could start all over again, I'd skip the redguard entirely. The studs are protected with vapor …

Jan 5, 2008 · I would tile over [asbestos tile] with a quality modified thinset like Mapei's Ultraflex 2. Their spec sheet says it will adhere well to the tile.

Aug 27, 2011 · From a person who has layer tile all their life, never go over fresh concrete without putting an uncoupling membrane. The tile will crack as the concrete settles as this is what happens …

Aug 22, 2024 · The tile shop sold me 3/8" pieces. My tile is 7.8 mm thick which is .31 inches. 3/8' is .375" which leaves me roughly a 1/16" for mortar. I feel like 1/2" L trim would be a safer route …

May 20, 2012 · RE; porcelain tile over VCT Thanks for all the valuable info. I still want to install the porcelain tiles over VCT and have found a thin-set that is specifically made for this with no …

Jun 30, 2012 · The tile is coming loose in spots (10-15%, maybe more?) and I'd like to install a 3 or 5 piece tub surround over the tile but wondered if I have to remove the tile first. (Will Liquid Nails--or …

Apr 15, 2018 · What preparations are needed to place floor tile over those 2 ft square floor panels? Cement board? Plywood? Direct to the dricore? I assume they need to be placed with thinset.