ceramic tile
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07-26-00, 10:43 PM
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When putting down ceramic tiles do you need to use wire mesh then some sort of cement? I am spending the money on ceramic because I hope it will be for a long time.But really concerned about the diffrent ways Iam being told on how to lay the tiles,from what are suppose to be contracters HELP!!!THANXS
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07-27-00, 08:34 AM
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What kind of surface are you laying the tiles on? Are they wall tiles or floor tiles? Is there a moisture problem with the subfloor?
Normally wire mesh isn't required, but you may have some special problems with your current surface.
Normally wire mesh isn't required, but you may have some special problems with your current surface.
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07-27-00, 09:57 PM
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If you're doing floor tile on a slab, and it's an even surface you should be good to go. If you are over a basement, crawl space or second floor you need subflooring - a good cement board will do the job. We thin set AND nail it down. Screws can tend to work their way up. My husband has been doing ceramic tile/marble for 18 years, commercial and residential, and I couldn't name a handful of jobs he's ever used wire on. Shouldn't be needed for general/basic installation.
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07-28-00, 09:39 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by John Nelson:
What kind of surface are you laying the tiles on? Are they wall tiles or floor tiles? Is there a moisture problem with the subfloor?
Normally wire mesh isn't required, but you may have some special problems with your current surface.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Iam tiling the kitchen,hallway,and front entrance.The hallway has carpet I realise the carpet will have to be removed, and has to come up a 1/4 inch to meet the kitchen.The kitchen has self-adhesive tiles,when the heat is on or the sun hits then they will lift up.So the tiles will have to be removed also, under the tiles they is a sub floor.We dont have a moisture problem.Please help with the preparation because I keep getting different opinions on this matter,from the contractors.Thanxs Leona.
What kind of surface are you laying the tiles on? Are they wall tiles or floor tiles? Is there a moisture problem with the subfloor?
Normally wire mesh isn't required, but you may have some special problems with your current surface.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Iam tiling the kitchen,hallway,and front entrance.The hallway has carpet I realise the carpet will have to be removed, and has to come up a 1/4 inch to meet the kitchen.The kitchen has self-adhesive tiles,when the heat is on or the sun hits then they will lift up.So the tiles will have to be removed also, under the tiles they is a sub floor.We dont have a moisture problem.Please help with the preparation because I keep getting different opinions on this matter,from the contractors.Thanxs Leona.
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07-31-00, 06:52 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Leona:
When putting down ceramic tiles do you need to use wire mesh then some sort of cement? I am spending the money on ceramic because I hope it will be for a long time.But really concerned about the diffrent ways Iam being told on how to lay the tiles,from what are suppose to be contracters HELP!!!THANXS<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hello I know who can help
Go to www.askthetileman.com
When putting down ceramic tiles do you need to use wire mesh then some sort of cement? I am spending the money on ceramic because I hope it will be for a long time.But really concerned about the diffrent ways Iam being told on how to lay the tiles,from what are suppose to be contracters HELP!!!THANXS<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hello I know who can help
Go to www.askthetileman.com
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