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    Jun 16, 2009, 12:52 PM
    Ceramic Tile Base Boards
    I just renovated a bathroom and installed tile flooring. I bought bull-nosed tile to use as a base board. Can I install these base board tiles over the existing painted drywall and how do I attach them? This is not in the shower area and will not receive any direct moisture. Also, do I install them so that I leave a space for grout between each piece and what about between the base board tile and the floor tiles? Do I leave a space for grouting between the base board tile and the floor tile for grout?
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    Jun 16, 2009, 03:53 PM

    Your install your bull nose with thinset or tile adhesive since this is so small of an area. You you leave a gap for the grout, size is up to you but use unsanded grout for a thin line and sanded for larger lines.
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