Tile can look amazing…or like crap. What you’ll learn from this video will save you time and make your tiling project look better.
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Let’s dive in and discuss the tips.
Tip 1: choose large format shower tile
This cuts down on cleaning and makes the tile to grout ration high…meaning fewer grout joints
Tip 2: choose large format floor tile
Same reasons why you want large tile in the shower and one extra tip…get the floor tile that has grip to it to prevent slips and falls
NOTE: I totally get that you might want smaller tiles, and that’s cool, but if you want less cleaning then large tiles are the way to go.
Tip 3: Tile up to the ceiling
Why leave a 12″ piece of drywall between your tile and ceiling? If you’re tall there’s a big chance water will splash on this drywall and ruin it over time…just tile to the ceiling đ
We have a total of 10 super amazing tips in the video.
So watch it for all the juicy details
If you want the written tutorial on tiling tips and techniques check that out over on Home Repair Tutor…btw, we have several tutorials that you might like…good reason to visit
Tools that make installing tile much easier:
Laser Level (Bosch GLL 3-15) —
Laser Jamb (Bosch model) —
SeamClips (for leveling tile)
For 1/4″-3/8″ thick tile(blue) —
For 3/8″- 1/2″ thick tile (red) —
Horseshoe shims (for even grout joints)
For 1/16″ grout joints —
For 1/8″ grout joints —
Carpet knife (for cleaning thin-set from grout joints) —
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We want to go to the ceiling on the tub area with tile….but our drywall on the ceiling bows up in the middle.
So the straight edge of the tile will make they noticable…. suggestions?
Thank you for the awesome tips!
Do you have any videos on how to replace cracked shower wall tiles?
Great points. I have a simple question. I am about to remodel my master bathroom and get exactly the same tile. I am a first time DIY. I want layout tile not only in the shower area but also in other areas. Do I need to change those walls to some waterproof? Or I could just directly put mortar and adhesive the tile? Thank you very much! I like watching your video!
I have glazed my drywall with two component lacquer that makes it waterproof. It is so easy to clean too.
Thanks dude you rock
like the tile all the way up,and color matching silicone,at change of plane, good tips w horseshoe shims
What is your laser level set up?
Thank you for the tips . Love that job you did btw ,especially the way the accents added to it
nice video of your face. how about showing the application next time ?
What thinset to use to keep large format tiles from sliding down the wall?
How many of those products wouldn't you push of you weren't being paid to do just that??
Loving the global warming.
Hey! Great video. Getting ready to tile in my new house. What type of tile is on the shower walls? Love the look of it.
What do you think of Mapei's Flexcolor CQ? I kind of already committed to two tubs of it for my DIY master bathtub and floor. 12x24x1/8th porcelain tilem using Mapei's LFT mortar. Just curious what you thought of Flexcolor?
Great tips!
Good gracias.đ
I agree with the silicone being applied behind the lower tiles and a minimum amount beneath. It's more esthetically pleasing and a more pro finish.
Don't understand why dividing in thirds prevents lippage.
Excellent tips, thx for the video!
Awesome
very helpful video. Â I was just curious what you use for the joint between tile and ceiling. Â I have a finished ceiling and I'm not sure if silicone or grout should go at the joint.
lmao look at the reveal of the tile under the baseboard behind your face on your thumbnail
Hi, even though this video was posted a year ago, I would love to copy that tile design. Do you have a record of what tile maker and model that you used? I have been to a few tile shops with no luck. Thanks
Thanks for the help!!! These tips are gold!!!
What did you do on shower pan tiles or mosiac?
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he flogs repair tutor,they want 250.00 for advice you can find for free,not impressed at all
Whats a good grout sealant? Thanks
great
jeff … good one there but huge mistake for mortar applied with Schluter System product (ditra, kerdi board …). Never install with modified mortar. Keralastic is actually polymere mixed with non modified mortar (Kerabond). You have to use Kerabond alone only to ensure Schluter warranty support. For oversize format i suggest Kerabond T without any additive especialy for Schluter system products.