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Uses of Ceramic Wall Tiles

  Different materials for walls, countertops and flooring make a difference in the look and feel of your home and also offer more practicality. An alternative that you can consider for the bathroom, kitchen or other area of your home are ceramic wall tiles. These create unique and intricate patterns in almost any room and can offer a unique look to your home through the convenience of tiles.   Ceramic wall tiles are used most often in kitchens and bathrooms because of the practical applications of tiles. Walls are often damaged in these spaces because of the use of water that may splash and damage regular walls. The ceramic tiles work as a protection against the harmful effects of the water. Many will also consider putting the tiles on an outdoor patio because of the susceptibility to weather.   The popularity of tiles is then used to accent around the places that are closest to the water while creating a specific look to each area. Ceramic wall tiles are one of the most popula

Installing Ceramic Wall Tile - The Right Way!

  Installing ceramic wall tile is a step-by-step process that you can do.   This article describes the tools and materials you need and the steps to installing wall tile the right way!   The Base. Ceramic tile can be installed over many different materials, including sheetrock. One of the best base materials, especially around water, is cement board. Especially for tub surrounds and showers, cement board is the best choice. Cement board is installed with special screws. The joints are taped with a special adhesive tape. The taped joints are covered with thin-set, like you would tape and mud sheetrock.   Materials and Tools.   Measure the wall surfaces to determine the square area to be covered. Gather the materials before you start the job. You will need the following:   Tile pieces including trim Thin-set or adhesive mix Grout mix   And these tools:   ·        Plastic 5 gallon buckets (2) ·        Tile saw ·        Nippers ·        Cutter board