Titan Ceramics

Tiling a kitchen splashback is a task that can be carried out by many DIYers. It needs (like most tasks) some planning and preparation in order not to waste time and money. A simple to do list will help you on the steps to take hence trouble free and relaxed attitude in accomplishing your project.   So, where to begin? First of all find out if you are ready for tiling. A couple of things to consider are:   1) Are you in need to replace any kitchen units or worktops?   2) Have you got existing tiles over the walls?   If you are considering changing the work surface at some stages soon, then it will make sense to wait a bit longer as the tops thickness could be different from the existing one or maybe you discover that you prefer a different colour, style or fashion which won't match the tiles that you have purchased (this has happened several times).   With advanced technology is has been possible purchase special tile adhesives to install new...

Anyone with a little care and patience can install beautiful ceramic or glass tile work. You will find that with a little care in layout of the tile, choosing the right color combinations and sizes of your tile and then carefully installing the tile can result in work that you will be proud to show off to your friends and you can save large sums of cash as an extra bonus. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED - Paper pad, pencil, measuring tape, 2" level, chalk line, tile cutter (you may rent one by the day at most rental stores or buy an inexpensive one for less than $25), sponges, bucket for clean water, bucket for mixing grout, grout, pre-mix tile adhesive, latex (rubber) gloves and a sponge float or two and a water bucket. LAYOUT - Start with a small project. Perhaps a countertop or backsplash in the kitchen or perhaps a sink backsplash in the bathroom. Using a pad and pencil sketch the surface you are going to apply tile to and measuring each dimension of the work. A typical are...

Before you begin, here are the essential tools you'll need.   Tile Cutter   Tile Saw   Grout and Adhesive Spreading Tool   Spirit Level   Tile Nippers   Tile-Cutting Jig   Preparation   One of the most important factors in any tiling project is thorough planning. It is not usually a good idea to just start in the corner with a full tile and work up or across from that. This might leave you with a small and unsightly row at the top or side of the wall or floor.   To avoid this problem, make yourself a gauge stick before you start. Take a length of 50mm x 12mm soft wood and lay a row of tiles along one edge of it. Use spacers as you would normally so that the tiles are spaced properly, then mark the position of each tile on the gauge stick.   Before you begin tiling, you must ensure that the walls are clean, unbroken and dry. The surface should be as flat as possible so you'll need to take off any wa...

I don't know about you, but I thought that I have been there, done that and got the t-shirt when it comes to wall tile. I never imagined that I would ever experience the awesome feeling of seeing something new and breathtaking in the world of wall tile. Was I living in a cave wearing blinders in the dark? Was I transported to another planet where wall tile was nonexistent? Was I stranded on an island in the middle of the South Pacific? No, I was living in the Chicago area and the thought came to me that I should take a look to see what has happened to wall tile in the 21st century. What a splendid idea! So I did... As I began to explore all the possibilities I began to realize that wall tile has become an amazing decorating art form that has truly evolved over the past few years. As I researched the forms of wall tile available today, each step of my search brought me into new and exciting materials, styles, colors, shapes and textures that are sure to please even the most scru...

It is obvious you want to start your day with a good mood. Healthy morning activity paves way for this. Amicable and most comfortable live well bath spaces at your home enables all that are needed, for a whistling mood. Don't you have them? No worries - now you can magically transform your master bedroom, children's, guest bathroom and their surrounds look glamorous and luxurious to the core. What is needed is smart planning and execution to upgrade them, the way you want them to be. Activating your mind in a positive, healthy and happy mood is in your hands. Refurbishment/Re-designing your Bath Space: Before embarking on the actual construction work by the contractor, you must "visualize" your future bathroom. Care to be taken in selecting from tiles, sanitaryware, and faucets (commonly known as fittings), good rain shower, wellness tub, even few accessories can add elegance to suit your budget and space. Take into consideration the available bath space, the ...

  In a large range of fitted bathroom furniture like Aspen, you'll find that there's plenty of choices. But the choice is a good thing, and you should soon be able to find the pieces that are right for your bathroom. Once you've chosen your bathroom furniture, there comes the decision of whether or not to install it yourself. If you do decide to go down this route, we've pulled together a little advice for you - so read on... Our first piece of advice is to remember that, in a range of furniture where even the combination packs that are available can be split up, each individual unit should be treated as a standalone installation project - this way, you keep yourself from feeling overwhelmed by the scale of the task. Do consider the interaction between units - ensuring, for example, that you align adjoining units correctly - but fit each unit as an individual item. Now we'll describe the installation of a simple bathroom cabinet. You will be able to use what y...