How To Remove Tile Adhesive From Floor? DIY Floor Glue Removal Methods!

How To Remove Tile Adhesive From Floor

Tile adhesive is a glue that bonds the tile to its surface. There are different varieties of tile adhesives. You can decide on the appropriate tile adhesive depending on the purpose, tile material, and surface. Choosing an appropriate adhesive will aid in the strong bonding of the tiles. Imagine that the tiles in the interior … Read more

What Is The Best Pool Tile Adhesive? A Durable Solution!

What is the Best Pool Tile Adhesive

A swimming pool in front of the house adds an astonishing look to the exterior. On the flip side, you must also consider maintenance. If you plan to construct a pool at your place, it is essential to choose appropriate pool tiles that are durable and attractive. You must choose the best adhesive to bond … Read more

How Long Does Ready Mixed Tile Adhesive Last Once Opened (Important Facts)

How Long Does Ready Mixed Tile Adhesive Last Once Opened

The main purpose of tile adhesive is to bond the tile to the substrate or surface. There are different varieties of tile adhesives with specific requirements. Depending on the location, surface, and type of tile, you will need to choose the appropriate tile adhesive. The tile adhesive also has an expiration date printed on the … Read more

Do You Need To Prime Cement Board Before Tiling?

Cement boards fitted to studwork

When I decided to remove the old carpets in the two bedrooms of my home, I was looking forward to replacing them with tiles – since I hadn’t done this sort of project before. The project ended up giving me first-hand knowledge of laying tiles on a plywood substrate. In addition, I learned important lessons … Read more

The Best (And Most Durable) Subfloor Thicknesses For Tiling

Floor tiles being laid onto a concrete floor and then tile adhesive

Subflooring is a foundation layer part of the building structure and is most important to every floor and reinforcement specifications. There are different types of subfloors, and each one forms the base for any optional underlayment and ultimately provides the foundation of the surface flooring material.  The subfloor structure should be quality material conforming to … Read more

Tiling And Luan: Everything You Need To Know

Various different types of wood including OSB plywood and mdf

Let’s get straight to the point: luan (the plywood-based product) should only be used as a subfloor for tiles if you love tiling and can’t wait to redo your entire project again soon! Although it is often used as an underlayment when putting down material such as vinyl sheets, it is not suitable for use … Read more

How Long It Takes To Tile An Average Sized Room

Using a spirit level when tiling to ensure everything is level

You could be tempted to tile your floor if you want something durable, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing. Although the result is worthwhile, the process might be more costly and time-consuming than other floor coverings. Depending on your budget, you can lay tile floors yourself or hire a professional tiler. For a 40-square-foot space, most people … Read more

9 Ways To Stop Your Tiles From Tenting (Bending And Moving Upwards)

A few cracked tiles after tenting issues underneath

Tiled surfaces are popular for floor and wall applications because they are durable, low maintenance, and easy to keep clean. Occasionally though, the unthinkable happens, and tiles start popping off the smooth, neat surface. Sometimes quite dramatically!  Inadequate space to allow for tile and subfloor expansion is the most common reason tile tenting occurs.   … Read more