The ceramic tile is grouted when the mastic is completely dry. Here are the four stages needed when grouting ceramic tile:

First stage: Put on your rubber gloves. Mix the grout until it is creamy in nature. Make the tiles wet so that they will not remove moisture from the grout. Spread the grout evenly over half of the surface to be tiled. Force the grout inside the areas between the tiles using the squeegee rubber. Use a wet sponge to clean off the excess. Read the rest of this entry »

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Using modern strong mastics, sealants and grouts, it is very simple to install a ceramic tile. The idea behind the installation does not depend on the installation style or size.

Prior to the installation, you need to have some tools such as a hammer, a chalk line, a level, a sabre saw with carbide blade, rubber gloves, tile mastic, grout sealer, tiles, an edging cap, two outside corner edge caps for ceramic tile. A paint stir stick or an old toothbrush is also needed for use in forcing grout deep into the tile joints. You could also acquire a grooved trowel, tile nippers and cutter, and a squeegee rubber if you want.

Insure that the wall is smooth and there are no loose plaster, dust or a peeling paint hanging on it. Study the mastic instructions well; a primer could be used on a new plaster or unfinished drywall. Read the rest of this entry »

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This article is a guide for the DIYer to install underlayment pads and a laminate floor. It includes a tool/material list and tips the maunufacturers don’t tell you.

How to Install Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring has become the floor of choice for many homeowners in the past several years. There are many good reasons for this. Notably, it needs very little maintenance (unlike carpet), it is incredibly durable, and it comes in a vast array of colors/styles. Since being introduced to the US back in 1982, laminate flooring sales has seen a growth of up to twenty per cent per year. This article is a step by step guide on how to install laminate flooring in your home. Read the rest of this entry »

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