What is your experience with adhesive floor tiles?
DM asked:
I have a rental that currently has sheet vinyl in the kitchen that is in bad shape. I am considering putting in self adhesive floor tiles over the vinyl. I have installed similar flooring in a bathroom but used inexpensive tiles. It looked good, but the tiles tended to “slide”. I’m thinking it was because I used bargain tiles rather than better quality. I just need comments as to longevity and problems you might have encoutered with self adhesive tiles. Also, do you have any particular brand or type you recommend?
I have a rental that currently has sheet vinyl in the kitchen that is in bad shape. I am considering putting in self adhesive floor tiles over the vinyl. I have installed similar flooring in a bathroom but used inexpensive tiles. It looked good, but the tiles tended to “slide”. I’m thinking it was because I used bargain tiles rather than better quality. I just need comments as to longevity and problems you might have encoutered with self adhesive tiles. Also, do you have any particular brand or type you recommend?
Posted by admin Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Categories: Ceramic Tile
Tags: Bad Shape, Bargain, Flooring, Longevity, Self Adhesive Floor Tiles, Self Adhesive Tiles, Sheet Vinyl
Floor Tiles?
demaissoneuve asked:
Some of the marble/Granite tiles are not much more expensive than porcelline type. Is there any other reason than the price, that I may not want to put marble/Granite tiles on my kitchen floor.
Some of the marble/Granite tiles are not much more expensive than porcelline type. Is there any other reason than the price, that I may not want to put marble/Granite tiles on my kitchen floor.
Posted by admin Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Categories: Ceramic Tile
Tags: Floor Tiles, Granite Tiles, Kitchen Floor, Marble Granite, Marble Tiles
Laying stone tiles on a diagonal for a countertop?
Hermionesoul asked:
I am getting ready to tile over my white formica countertop with 18″ trqavertine tiles (yes, I already know this is not my best choice of materials, but will work for us). The countertop is 25″ deep. If I lay the tiles on the standard straight line, I end up with a lot of waste and an uneven look. If I lay the tiles on the diagnol, then the tiles have a depth of 25″ and no waste. I think this will add a “designer” touch to the countrtop. Mom says it will look weird. Husband has no opinion. What do you all think?
I am getting ready to tile over my white formica countertop with 18″ trqavertine tiles (yes, I already know this is not my best choice of materials, but will work for us). The countertop is 25″ deep. If I lay the tiles on the standard straight line, I end up with a lot of waste and an uneven look. If I lay the tiles on the diagnol, then the tiles have a depth of 25″ and no waste. I think this will add a “designer” touch to the countrtop. Mom says it will look weird. Husband has no opinion. What do you all think?
Posted by admin Date: Friday, January 29, 2010
Categories: How To Lay Tile
Tags: Best Choice, Diagnol, diagonal tile, diagonal tile laying, Formica Countertop, Lot, Mom, Stone Tiles, Straight Line, Tile
How to remove dark marks from off white kitchen tiles?
Cherry Blossom asked:
I have off-white kitchen tiles. When they were fitted they have some dark marks on them that the builder said was part of the design of the tile. How would I remove these stains/marks?
I have off-white kitchen tiles. When they were fitted they have some dark marks on them that the builder said was part of the design of the tile. How would I remove these stains/marks?
Posted by admin Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Categories: Kitchen Tiles
Tags: Cherry Blossom, Dark Marks, Kitchen Tiles, Remove Stains, Tile, White Kitchen
Ceramic tile – children friendly?
JennieLouie asked:
i need osme feedback on the pros and cons of putting ceramic tile in my downstairs. It would be leading out to my slider and then on to my deck. i had intended to use a darker grout. I have 4 boys and two small dogs. I was going to use a textured tile. I’m afraid because it is so permanent. Any suggestions?
i need osme feedback on the pros and cons of putting ceramic tile in my downstairs. It would be leading out to my slider and then on to my deck. i had intended to use a darker grout. I have 4 boys and two small dogs. I was going to use a textured tile. I’m afraid because it is so permanent. Any suggestions?
Posted by admin Date: Friday, January 8, 2010
Categories: Ceramic Tile
Tags: Ceramic Tile, Downstairs, Grout, Pros And Cons, Slider, Small Dogs
