February 26, 2008

Vintage Bathroom Reno - Where to find deco tile

Updating a basement bathroom due to a water issue from the exterior (that's another story). Gutting all except the original showerstall which is done in the classic mint green and black deco 4x4 tile and is in great condition. Want to keep the same vintage look in the bathroom but need to find more of this mint green tile. Does anyone know who carries these - or, a maufacturer that produces similar tile I can use for the walls and floor?

February 21, 2008

Seeking advice on a new tile floor

Hi everyone,

(This is "victor" for long time readers.)

I have been dreaming of replacing my wooden floor in the vestibule of my building with a nice tile floor. Seeing G's and Peter's pictures on Bed-Stuy Reno have inspired me to make this dream a reality.

Problem is I don't know how to prepare the floor for the tiles.

The building is a new construction building. The subfloors are 3/4" plywood with wooden joists. The current finished floor is 3/4" red oak.

I want to remove the finished floor because its getting damaged by the water on shoes and umbrellas.

My question is: What do I have to do to prepare the subfloor for the tiles?

I'm guessing I should:

1. remove the finished floor to expose the wooden subfloor

2. screw the subfloor down tight so it doesn't move anymore

3. lay down a layer of wonderboard or some other kind of tile underlayment.

4. fill in any little gaps between the boards and the walls with some concrete-ish material

5. allow to dry

For the rest of the job, I figure I can follow the instructions of a good book.

So can anyone give me some hits on preparing the subfloor for tiles?

February 20, 2008

Subway tile - mix of ceramic and Carrera

I'm doing some retiling of a guest bathroom. The tile around the tub is white subway ceramic tile which is newish. The rest of the bathroom has 4 feet high beadboard panelling, which is circa 80s. I'm thinking of replacing just the beadboard with honed Carrera subway tiles. The tub is off in its own alcove, so would it be weird to have this mix? Would appreciate input from Mrs. Limestone.

February 4, 2008

Tiler Recommendation?

I have a small vestibule 5'x 3'that I would like to have tiled as well as 2 saddles. Can anyone suggest a tiler?

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