Note: Click here for a materials list and complete instructions without images. Time: 18 hours over two days. Difficulty Rating: It's rated a 4 on a scale of 1 to 5.
Materials for Complete Project: Variety of tile cutters
Variety of trowels
Variety of floats
Sponges
Cotton toweling
Spacers
Scrapers and blades
Plumbing tools (pipe cutter, torch solder)
Tiles
Tile adhesive
Grout
Silicone
Epoxy acrylic Grouting - Mix the grout by pouring the water in first, and then add the powder, stir with a margin trowel. Mix to a smooth (like toothpaste) consistency and let sit for five minutes, then mix again.
Note: The thickness of your joint will determine if you can use sanded or unsanded grout. Less than 1/8" use unsanded. Wider than 1/8" inch use sanded. - Put the grout in at a diagonal to the joints (figure A).
Tip: If you're not able to finish the entire job in one day, make sure to finish an entire wall at least. - Wash down the tiles after small areas so the grout and film don't dry on the tiles.
- Leave the corners and edges free of grout since silicone will go there.
- Clean the grout out of the corners of the walls.
- Continue grouting other sections.
- Wash the surface three times: First to remove the excess grout, second wipe with a wrung-out sponge dragging lightly across the surface, and be sure to wring out the sponge after each drag, and third buff with a dry cotton cloth to polish.
- Add the corner shelves by hammering in a small nail where the shelf will sit, apply silicone, set it in on the wall and tape in place (figure B) to hold until the silicone dries.
- Put in the fixtures (assemble according to the manufacturer's instructions).
Tip: Never use a wrench on new fixtures. You don't want to scratch the surface.
RESOURCES :
Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit (Rust-Oleum Corp.)
Model #: 7862
Available at local home centers, hardware and discount stores.
Product Information:
- Use wet sandpaper to sand the tub.
- Small bubbles will appear on the surface as you paint, but as it dries its self-leveling properties will eliminate the bubbles.
- Brush in one direction only and don't over brush.
Rust-Oleum Corp.
Website: www.rustoleum.com
Tile, Grout, Caulk and Trowels (The Tile Shop)
Tiles:
Model # 470725 (Tierrnia 6x6, Verde)
Model # 470726 (Tierrnia 6x6 BN, Verde)
Model # 470727 (Tierrnia Outcorner, Verde)
Model # 470568 (Listello, Blue / White)
Model # 470567 (Fish Deco 6x6 / 2 pieces)
Model # 470567 (Sun Deco / 2 pieces)
Supplies:
Model # 041223 (Tec Doubleduty 3.5 gallon)
Model # 052226 (Pro-Grout 2.5, Antique White)
Model # 220195 (Caulk)
Model # 223636 (Almond)
Model # 347953 (Float Grout)
Model # 348096 (1/4" x 1/4" Notched Trowel)
Model # 348095 (1/4" x 3/16" Notched Trowel)
Model # 347996 (Margin Trowel)
Model # 349014 (1/8" Spacers)
Grout Information:
- The thickness of your joint will determine if you can use sanded or unsanded grout. Less than 1/8" use unsanded. Wider than 1/8" inch use sanded.
- Always put water in your pail first, and then add the powder to prevent clumping.
- You want a toothpaste or mayonnaise consistency for grout.
The Tile Shop
Website: www.tileshopsuperstore.com
Tub and Shower Set (American Standard)
Model # 7220.722.099 (Hampton 2-Handle Bath / Shower Faucet, Polished Brass)
Model # P87227PB (Moen Uni-Lift Waste & Overflow, Polished Brass)
Available at most plumbing stores and home centers.
Click here for more information on this product.
GUESTS :
Ben Scherer
536 Prairie Creek Dr.
Delano, MN 55328
Phone: 763-972-8137
Owner
Scherer Plumbing & Heating / AC
Steve Harrison
75 West Viking Dr.
Suite 102
St. Paul, MN 55117
Phone: 651-765-1388
Fax: 651-765-1389
Email: Steve@harrisontile.com
Website: www.harrisontile.com
Tile Contractor and VP
Harrison Tile Company
Janel Healy
11 Hawthorn Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: 847-816-2307
Fax: 847-816-2300
Email: Jhealy@rustoleum.com
Website: www.rustoleum.com
Brand Manager
Rust-Oleum Corporation
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