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How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board | Video
Video Intro What is GoBoard Tile Backer Board? Why use GoBoard? How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board Tools needed Installation Cutting GoBoard Backer Board Fastening Applying the Sealant Cleanup GoBoard Alternate Sealant List How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board It’s time to work on DIY’ing your tile shower and you’re not looking forward […]
Tile Grout: What Kind do I Need for my Project?
Tile Grout- so many choices… Why do things have to be complicated? You pick out a grout color and now you’re faced with another decision: sanded or nonsanded? Which kind of tile grout is right for your project? This post will cover what the different types of grout are and where they can be used. […]
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More tips for installing wood look tile flooring
Installing wood look tile Wood plank tile floors have gained a good amount of popularity in the last couple of years. For good reason: they don’t have ugly wear patterns after a couple of years, they don’t need to be refinished, and they don’t dent and ding like real wood floors do. But when it […]
Subway Tile Installation: Three Basic Tips
Subway Tile Installation: Three Basic Tips Subway tile- what’s not to like? It’s classic and timeless. A fairly easy tile to work with and install. And the white subway tile is usually pretty inexpensive. In this post, I will talk about three things that can help to get you started with your subway tile installation. […]
How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 3: How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche In this post we cover: Situations where you would consider modifications A technique to check if your foam niche is still waterproof Method and tools to customize a foam shower niche Staying out of trouble […]
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No Waterproofing: Will this cause shower leaks?
Shower leaks. The last thing anyone wants when they build a new shower. And yet I hear the following questions quite often: Is cement board waterproof? The tile and grout will keep the most of the water out, right? My contractor didn’t put any waterproofing in our shower. Will this cause shower leaks? We didn’t […]
Shower Waterproofing Crash Course
4 Shower Waterproofing systems for tile showers Waterproofing a shower. This seems like common sense, doesn’t it? Well, a lot of showers that are built these days still have no shower waterproofing whatsoever. Or they have poor or improper waterproofing. This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a commission should you click […]
Sealing the tub flange for tile
That pesky tub flange. You have the tile backer board installed and everything is waterproofed. Everything except that gap between the backer board and the tub flange. How do you waterproof that? What to do with the tub flange? To begin with, you can try reading the instructions for the backer board… which then will […]
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How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board | Video
Video Intro What is GoBoard Tile Backer Board? Why use GoBoard? How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board Tools needed Installation Cutting GoBoard Backer Board Fastening Applying the Sealant Cleanup GoBoard Alternate Sealant List How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board It’s time to work on DIY’ing your tile shower and you’re not looking forward […]
How to Design a Preformed Foam Recessed Shower Niche
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 1: Planning and Layout In this post we discuss: What types of prefab recessed shower niches are out there Which preformed shampoo niches are best Shower niche design ideas Why you should plan for a shower insert before you install any tile How to […]
How to Build a Recessed Shampoo Shelf
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 2 Building, Installing, and Tiling a Recessed Shampoo Shelf In this post we discuss: How to cut an inset niche into the wall What tools to use to build the recessed shampoo shelf Blocking (framing) for a recessed niche How to make sure your […]
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Shower Waterproofing Crash Course
4 Shower Waterproofing systems for tile showers Waterproofing a shower. This seems like common sense, doesn’t it? Well, a lot of showers that are built these days still have no shower waterproofing whatsoever. Or they have poor or improper waterproofing. This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a commission should you click […]
Do Uncoupling Membranes Really Prevent Cracked Tile Floors?
Do Uncoupling Membranes Really Prevent Cracked Tile Floors? This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a commission should you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase. Read more You want to tile your concrete floor. But there’s a problem. The concrete has cracks in it. You know that if you tile […]
How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board | Video
Video Intro What is GoBoard Tile Backer Board? Why use GoBoard? How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board Tools needed Installation Cutting GoBoard Backer Board Fastening Applying the Sealant Cleanup GoBoard Alternate Sealant List How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board It’s time to work on DIY’ing your tile shower and you’re not looking forward […]
