Patching the Hole in my Shower

I mentioned in my last post that my plumber came out to reroute the shower controls. We had a separate hot & cold knob before but the new controls are combined- necessitating a few changes to the pipes. It was a job I was glad to pass along to a pro. The last thing I need is a leaky joint or an improperly installed rough-in. Plus, the job gets done a whole lot faster! Creating Access To gain access... 

Grouting Bullnose | Tile Complete

I’m really excited to announce that my bathroom is completely tiled and grouted! And I’m pretty pleased with the results. I’ll use this post to give you a sneak peak of the finished product and also share how I grouted the bullnose. Applying Grout to Bullnose Grouting the bullnose was a little different than grouting regular tile. The grout float is a little too awkward for the initial... 

Installing Bullnose Tile as Baseboard

The bathroom renovation is going well. The floor tile is all set and grouted and it looks great! My next step is to install bullnose tile around the bottom of the wall to act as a baseboard. What is Bullnose Tile Bullnose is a term that denotes a rounded, convex trim. In the world of ceramic tile, it generally refers to a narrow piece of tile that you’ll find around the perimeter of areas like... 

Grouting Ceramic Tile

It’s amazing how much better your tile will look after you’ve grouted the joints. Grouting the tile nearly completes the install and rewards all the hard work of preparing the subfloor and properly laying the tile. I recently grouted my bathroom tile installation. It was an easy job that only took a couple hours. Any DIYer can grout tile and this post will walk you through the steps. Tools... 

Selecting Tile Grout

I’m at the point in my bathroom renovation that the floor tile is almost complete. I just finished grouting the tile and the next step will be to add bullnose. It’s a very exciting time. Selecting grout is a fairly easy process but there are a few things to consider before heading to the DIY center. It may seem like grout is rather insignificant, but selecting the right grout will ensure... 

Cutting Ceramic Tile

My bathroom renovation project is moving along and it’s going really well. I have all the floor tiles in place and I just finished grouting (future post). I thought I’d take some time to focus specifically on cutting ceramic tile. I posted about tools for laying tile and still maintain that almost any cut can be accomplished with a wet saw and pair of nippers. Measuring Tile There’s... 

Tools for Laying Ceramic Tile

If you’ve been reading along, you know that I’m renovating my guest bathroom. My daughter is 13 months old and getting too big for the kitchen sink so it’s time to get this bathroom in order. Here’s my progress so far: Dremel Multi-Max for demolition Installed concrete board Planned out my tile layout Before you begin laying tile, you need to make sure you have the right tools... 

Bathroom Tile Preparations | Planning Tile Layout

You can create amazing “artwork” with tile. Just check out this NYC Subway Tile job. Even simple jobs, done well, can enhance the look and feel of a room. For every tile job, it’s important to plan out the location of your tiles well before you begin laying. This preparation will let you know how many tiles the job requires and prevent some common pitfalls. Avoids Problems You want... 

Dremel Multi-Max for Bathroom Demolition

I’ve begun the work on my bathroom and started with removing the toilet, vanity and old floor tile. I plan on reusing the same toilet and only replacing a few shower wall tiles (to cut costs). Demo is always a lot of fun, especially when you have the right tools for the job. Removing the Tile As I wrote before, the previous tile job was in bad shape. Some tiles were cracked while other weren’t... 

Review: Ryobi 7″ Tile Saw

Ryobi is known for affordable power tools paired with professional features. These tools are a great choice for homeowners, hobbyists, and do-it-yourselfers. Plus, all Ryobi power tools are backed by a 30-day guarantee and a 2-year limited warranty. We were pretty excited when they decided to send us their 7″ Tile Saw. It’s packed with great features enabling you to achieve professional...