Working with Tiles?? - Page 2

golf nut · #11 05-25-2009, 03:06 AM

I would be inclined to leave it alone and buy a coffee table

banditpowdercoat · #12 05-25-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr OM

I would be inclined to leave it alone and buy a coffee table

But wheres the fun in that?? LOL

Pazil · #13 05-25-2009, 03:27 AM

Here is what I did ...

http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthr...t=49882&page=3

Hope it helps... It is best not to use a plywood for your backerboard... especially in wet areas... Pick up some densheild or hadri backer. If you have any questions let me know. One thing that is important is to ensure that you used a modified thinset and silicon all of the areas where tile meets glass or any other materials ie walls, do not grout these areas or the grout will crack. If you have to grout them to achieve a better look than use a clear silicon over the grout after it has dried. You can use a sanded or a non-sanded grout whatever you prefer for the look... I would seal all of the grout to avoid staining from the saltwater or beverage spills

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banditpowdercoat · #14 05-25-2009, 03:31 AM

I have lots of HardiBacker lying around. I originally lined my 7' Powdercoat oven with it, but it absorbed to much heat in the warm up phase.

Good tip with the grout on the glass. Would have never thought of it, but now that you mention it, makes total sense.

Your tank is what made me think of adding a ledge, Pazil. Looks awesome

Myka · #15 05-25-2009, 03:36 AM

I wish I lived near you, and I could show you. When I was doing renovations my specialty was tiles.

You can buy silicone grout. I think it's Mapei that makes it...I never remember brand names, I always just go by recognition. Oi...

banditpowdercoat · #16 05-25-2009, 03:38 AM

Silicone grout?? WOW, they will combine ANYTHING LOL. I'll look for it. Probibally make the job much easier.

And Ya, You moved away too soon

COOOME BAACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

golf nut · #17 05-25-2009, 03:49 AM

Something like this?

Myka · #18 05-25-2009, 04:04 AM

I will be back!!! (famous last words)

golf nut · #19 05-25-2009, 04:18 AM

What color of tile, do you want the shelf higher?

JPotter · #20 05-25-2009, 05:34 AM

Tiling is very easy. You can get a dry tile cutter but renting a wet saw is cheap and makes short work of sizing up the tiles. You will need mastik to stick them on with and grout to fill in the gaps. You will a trowel for the mastik and a float for the grout. It is important to have a good base to put the tiles on..if you have a flimsy base then all will be more difficult. Build the ledge as you would like it and then cover it with the tile.