TileMaster

I could imagine a day of leaning out setting 34 inch tiles. I bet my shoulders would be sore.




I see some 20"x20" tiles on occasion, but most are 12-13 inch square. Sometimes patterns. Lots on a 45 degree angle.

I am working on a 400 square foot kitchen, laundry, and bath right now. Added 1/4 cement board over existing vinyl flooring and subfloor. total of 1 1/4 thickness
makes a nice solid floor to set tile on. I NEVER set tile over plywood or wood subfloor...
always use a cement board thinsetted and nailed down with 1 1/4" galvanized roofing nails.


I see you guys use these "tilers sponges" they look square to me.....square edges....I would hate those.....they would dig grout out.

I use these sponges with rounded over edges.

Like these: [url=http://www.contractorsdirect.com/Tile-Tools/Hand-Sponge]Grout Cleaning, Grout Removal, Professional Grout Cleaning machines, Grouting Machine[/url]

Then I cut them in half.


Also.....bucket trowel? and these tubs you use for mixing mortar?

We use 5 gallon buckets.......and "margin trowels"

like these... [url=http://www.contractorsdirect.com/Marshalltown-Margin-Trowel?sc=8&category=20700]Marshalltown Margin Trowel. Tile Saws. Contractors Direct[/url]

These bucket trowels intrest me.

Please tell me you guys hand mix grout and do not machine mix it......