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Floor Tile Installation From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-202

In this second of four episodes of Bathroom Renovations, we’re moving forward in Stuart and Kelli’s master bathroom. We will be installing black and white hexagon tile with a black inlay border over the in-floor heating. A window restoration expert will come in to restore the original diamond mullion window and lastly, we will apply a ‘faux marble’ half wall around the room.

Let’s get started on installing the tile!

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	A tired '70s style bathroom...
	with blue fixtures and worn carpet...
	is updated into a luxurious, turn-of-the-century space...
	that looks beautiful inside this 1910 home.

Materials:

Installing Floor Tile

Utility knife
Tape measure
Pencil
Chalk line
Bucket
Thinset
Mixer
Drill
1/4 x 1/4 sq. notch trowel
Margin trowel

Window Replacement

Screwdriver
Hammer
Pry bar
Router
Safety gear: gloves, glasses, ear protection, respirator

Marble Wainscoting Installation

Level
Measuring tape
Jigsaw
Construction adhesive
Safety gear: gloves and glasses

Installing Floor Tile

1. Dry-fit tiles before adhering to determine layout (figure A). Sheet tiles can be cut with a utility knife along the grout lines to match up to the inlay tiles (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

2. Once pattern is set, use a tape measure to center the design in the room (figure C).

3. Mark corners with a pencil (figure D) then pick all the tiles back up.

4. Snap chalk lines from corner to corner (figure E) to make a box for the field tile.

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

5. Mix thinset to a peanut butter consistency (figure F). Allow it to slake for about ten minutes.

6. Spread thinset in area using a 1/4 x 1/4 square notch trowel (figure G), then begin to set tiles (figure H).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

7. Backbutter the inlay tiles using a margin trowel (figure I) and set them in place (figure J).

Figure I

Figure J

8. Use a wet saw to cut the field tiles against the wall to size (figure K). To make small cuts, such as cuts to go around a radiator, use a tile nipper (figure L).

Figure K

Figure L

RESOURCES :

Chloe Pinwheel Tile
Brand Name: American Olean
Model #: 1x2 Pinwheel
Color: Choz

Granite Inset Tile
Brand Name: American Olean
Model #: 41449
Color: Gloss black

Tec Grout
Color: White

Above available at:
Rubble Tile
6001 Culligan Way
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 1-800-682-3803
Website: www.rubbletile.com
Contact: Abe Matthews, Jr., VP Operations
E-mail: skipm@rubbletile.com

Storm Window
Brand Name: Heritage Series
Model #: 240
Color: Bronze

Jambliners
Brand Name: V-Groove
Color: White

Above available at:
Restoration Window Systems, LLC
879 Linwood Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Telephone: 1-651-222-5075
Website: www.restorationwindowsystems.com

1/2 Wall Cultured Marble
Brand Name: Cultured Marble of MN
Color: White

Above available at:
Cultured Marble of Minnesota, Inc.
6750 County Rd. 10
Waconia, MN 55387
Phone: 1-952-442-8585

GUESTS :

Paul Schmidt
Owner, Restoration Window Systems, LLC
E-mail: paul@restorationwindowsystems.com