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Jun 11, 2008, 08:59 PM
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Shower Tiling with Lowe's cheap ceramic tiles
Lowe's here in the New Orleans area has a 49 cents/sq ft-- l7 1/4 CERAMIC tile that I would like to use on my backer-boarded shower walls. The backer board will be waterproofed and now I have to tile it! :confused: :confused: :confused:
I have never done this before and have been told way too much by the sales people at Lowe's and Home Depot. One says use epoxy--one says epoxy is too hard and to use Sanded Grout, etc. etc.
HELP!
THANKS.
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Ultra Member
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Jun 11, 2008, 09:02 PM
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Since it is late you may not get an answer tonight... but check back in tomorrow. We have some pretty knowledgeable in that area.
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New Member
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Jun 12, 2008, 06:19 AM
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Thanks. I will do that.
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Senior Member
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Jun 12, 2008, 07:24 AM
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I would use the sand and cement grout. Cement as we know stands up to a lot of abuse. The epoxy would be good for making repairs in cracked grout later
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Full Member
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Jun 12, 2008, 11:33 AM
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I would use modified thinset for mounting the tiles and a good quality premixed stain resistant grout . If I missed anything let me know. GOOD LUCK,AC
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:28 PM
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Thanks!
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New Member
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Jun 12, 2008, 12:30 PM
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I hadn't got the swing of how to answer and ask yet so please forgive. I will read the entire directions on the site tonight when I am through worrying about this cement base!Thanks to you all.
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Senior Member
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Jun 16, 2008, 07:24 AM
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Welcome to the site! Those low priced ceramic tiles were on sale at our Lowe's store too. I had to be physically restrained from buying them by my wife.. What a deal!
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Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
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Jun 16, 2008, 08:05 AM
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OK you use modified thinset to set the tiles and the grout only is used to fill the gap between the tiles but not at the corners or floor, caulk that area. Not sure of the size but if the tile is about 17" its really big and you'd be going with a 1/4" grout line and also use a 1/4" trowel to spread your thinset. I'm lazy so I use a premixed stainproof grout that runs about $25 per tub. If you need specific directions just ask. Tiling can appear easier than it is if you want a good finished project.
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Jun 16, 2008, 08:09 AM
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Thanks. I have to be out for about a week, but you know lies ahead at home when I return! Couldn't do it without all this advice!
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Jun 16, 2008, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ballengerb1
OK you use modified thinset to set the tiles and the grout only is used to fill the gap between the tiles but not at the corners or floor, caulk that area. Not sure of the size but if the tile is about 17" its really big and you'd be going with a 1/4" grout line and also use a 1/4" trowel to spread your thinset. I'm lazy so I use a premixed stainproof grout that runs about $25 per tub. If you need specific directions just ask. Tiling can appear easier than it is if you want a good finished project.
I tried to rate but site wouldn't let me. I will have to read those instructions from day 1 when i return.
Out for now.
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Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
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Jun 16, 2008, 08:13 AM
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Thanks, you must rate at least 5 other folks before you can come back and rate someone again. They like for you to spread it around.
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Full Member
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Jun 16, 2008, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ballengerb1
OK you use modified thinset to set the tiles and the grout only is used to fill the gap between the tiles but not at the corners or floor, caulk that area.
Yep I couldn't give you a greenie either but you nailed it. I completely forgot to mention that. Have a good day, AC
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