Ceramic Tile Saw Installing Tricks

The process and technique of installing ceramic tile saw is the same, be it a floor, walls or a counter top. With the right equipment and the basics you can do almost any tile project. Here's all that you need for a tile project.

1.Tools
The basic tools are listed here. You might already be having a few of these.
* Plastic Buckets of 5 gallons
* Ceramic Tile Nippers
* Tile Cutter Board
* Hammer
* Screwdriver
* Notched Trowel
* Margin Trowel
* Chalk Line
* Pencils
* Tri Square
* Spacers
* Tape Measure
* Level
* Tile Sponge
* Tile Saw

2. A Solid Base
Many kinds of surfaces can be used as a base, but the mounting surface needs to be solid. Old linoleum or an old tile or concrete is fine. Generally cement board "Hardibacker" gives best results. It's rigid and adhesives stick to it just right.

3. The Right Adhesive
The pros use a masonry product called "Thinset". This can be made wet. You may use a pre-mixed adhesive with latex.

4.Careful With Spacing
For excellent finish the tile must be set evenly with consistent spacing. By making use of plastic spacers you can maintain consistency of space between the tile saws. Part of the fun of laying tile is keeping it straight and leveled, though the tile size varies a little from tile to tile.

5. Grout Right
After the tile is set and dried in place, you need to fill the spaces with grout. Depending on the size of the spaces between the tiles, you may use grouts with a sand content or those with latex for improved performance. For kitchens and bathrooms you may use epoxy grout that is waterproof and stain proof.