Comments on: How do I lay tile in my “foyer”.

By: nlitend1

nlitend1 — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

http://www.floorstransformed.com/installfloor.html

By: life_loverfl

life_loverfl — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I’m going to assume you are in the United States. The easiest thing to do in this case is visit a Home Depot or Lowe’s store. They offer mini-classes with step by step instructions on how to tile floors and they will be happy to answer any questions you have about the process.

By: rob s

rob s — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

You l need 2 sheets 1/2 inch cement board,1 bag white or grey latex modified thin set. 10# of sanded grout. Something for a stairnosing.Cut board to fit. use a carbide tipped cutter to score and snap the board.Or for the little you need to cut a stanley knife will work in a pinch.After board is cut remove it , sweep and clean. Mix some thin set up and w/ a 1/4 by 1/4 square notched trowel spread it under the boards. Reset board and nail a minimum of 8 inch on center and more on seam.Nail w/ 1 1/2 inch galvanized roofing nail ( I like to use 2 in.Tape joint w/ cement board tape. Same or next day dry lay the tile to get biggest pieces all around. I like a whole piece where it meets the carpet or the most visible edge. Use a 1/4 by 3/8 trowel to set tiles with. Grout 24 hrs later. Any . e mail me GL