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BATHROOMS AND SHOWER ROOMS

Written by peter    Tuesday, 15 March 2011

BATHROOMS AND SHOWER ROOMS are often thought of simply as basic utility rooms because they tend to get heavily splashed and also, with today's busy lifestyle, most people spend little time there. Consequently, their floorings are frequently correspondingly spartan. However, the wide range of ceramic tiles now available enables you to achieve stunning good looks without sacrificing practicality. Here we opted for stylish blue tiles in the same colour range, accented by deep indigo. one Draw a grid on the floor for the tiles. Using the spreader, spread some adhesive on an area of the floor small enough to be reached easily. Start laying the tiles. As you do so, use spacers to ensure that the gaps between them are even. Use a straight edge to check that all the tiles are horizontal and level. When all the tiles have been laid, use a squeegee to spread grout over them and fill all the join lines this is for both appearance and waterproofing. two Wipe off the surplus grout with a damp sponge before it dries. three Buff with a dry cloth when the grout has hardened, then smooth the grout with the scrap piece of dowel. YOU WILL NEED 1.pencil 2.ruler 3.tile adhesive (waterproof for bathrooms; flexible if on a suspended floor) 4.ceramic tiles 5.notched spreader 6.tile spacers 7.straight edge (optional) 8.squeegee 9.grout 10.damp sponge 11.lint-free dry cloth 12.dowel scrap

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 16 March 2011 )