jatheney asked:


Wondering what the best way to remove ceramic tiles from my kitchen floor is. I know I’ll need a hammer to break the tiles, but what should I use to pull them up? I’m laying new tiles in their place, how concerned should I be with removing old thinset? How should I remove the old thin set?

Martha S asked:

I want to install a decorative granite floor tile in the middle of my porcelain field tiles but it is a little thicker than the porcelain. Can I do this by varying the mortar or do I have to adjust the cement board thickness where the granite will be? I think granite needs a different mortar too. I really like this look so can someone please help me? Thanks!!!

stinkypoo asked:


How can I make my shower floor tiles scum / soap residue resistant? I just bought brand new tiles, and made a mistake of choosing a dark brownish/redish/orangeish tile for my shower floor. it looks awesome, except after anyone takes a shower, it dries up with whitish residue mostly around the sides. What can I do (besides cleaning it after every shower) to make the tile resistant to the white stuff?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

Cheetah asked:


I have porcelain tiles in my kitchen and outdoor patio. The kitchen tiles look good. However the outdoor tiles which are newly laid look dull. Is there some glaze which i can apply to make them look better ?
The tiles have been laid just a month ago.

Be Still and know He’s God asked:


My dad layed tiles in his kitchen recently. He had some plywood type stuff that he layed them on top of so they are on a flat, even surface. But then someone told him he should have put a netting type stuff underneith the tiles too, to keep them from breaking. Is that very important, will his floor be ruined now?