If you have more room and money - you can have a Travertine bathroom like the one I designed for my The bathroom I designed for my Mother-in-Law: direct link https://plus.google.com/photos/118069489068053828588/albums/5988112577320354241

Tile work done by Mark Milbauer (20 years of tiling experience) from Wardsboro 802-896-3464

OK - now it's my turn - to be more than the General Contractor - to be the demolisher ... well Randall really did t

hat - I just lugged the old horsehair plaster and

am doing my parents downstairs bathroom into an accessible bath.

Tile_Like_A_Girl_Projects

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Accessible Bathroom (2013) - https://goo.gl/photos/cR3ycEPb73PAqxPs6

Coffee Table & End Tables (2014) - coming soon!

Laundry Room (spring 2017) - easy access makes laundry a breeze Tile_Like_a_Girl-LAUNDRY_ROOM

Countertops (spring 2017) - make it easy to keep things clean Tile_Like_a_Girl-Countertops

Patio (summer 2017) - https://goo.gl/photos/o1jSxpbEBjtNgx1J6

Tub & Shower above surrounds (Spring 2018) - in planning stages

Kitchen Backsplash-coke bottle green (Spring 2018) https://www.facebook.com/brandon.c.clark/videos/10155552429728505/

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Products & the Process:

• Schluter makes

  • Kerdi systems (fuzzy fiberglass type ORANGE material that goes over the wallboard)

  • Detra is the waffle ORANGE floor membrane from Schluter

  • Here is the Kerdi System by Schluter Manual: http://www.schluter.com/media/shower-handbook.pdf?v=201401311541

• First, it is the Drain: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Schluter+Kerdi+Drain+PVC+Version

  • Install Ditra over wood substraight- Part 1 OVERVIEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB6h0y3boyo&list=PLiB6hq5lQ3h2YSkQPobLqPoLKCIFfkzh8

    • using polymer modified thinset <-- has to be used if wood is involved

      • Part 2 Cut DITRA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-AkPEZWa8&list=PLiB6hq5lQ3h2YSkQPobLqPoLKCIFfkzh8

      • Part 3 INSTALL DITRA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF08pd4v1g0&list=PLiB6hq5lQ3h2YSkQPobLqPoLKCIFfkzh8

    • Part 4 Discuss Tile Lay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHxixNSWYtM&list=PLiB6hq5lQ3h2YSkQPobLqPoLKCIFfkzh8

      • Part 5-8 are more of laying tile

  • Install Heat Pad UNDER Tile but Above Ditra

    • Heat Pad LAYOUT & test with LOUDMOUTH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2U8OM6WCmU

    • Install a SunTouch Electric Floor Heating Mat STEPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ykN_hdQYk

    • using unmodified thinset

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JilMac's formula's for

Thinset - - - - - - 3 parts thinset to 1 part water (if you need it thicker add more thinset

Use cold water, put cold water in a container/bucket first, add thinset, mix for 2 minutes, slake for 10 min, mix for 30 sec.

Grout (sanded) - 3 1/2 parts grout to 1 part water.

Use cold water, put in container first, add Sanded Grout, mix for 2 minutes, slake for 10 min, mix for 30 sec.

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Mix Mortar by Armen Tavy for Tile Installation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgR8sQx6WXs

Don't pump it up and down - it introduces AIR, Just spin for 2 minutes, then let sit

Mix for 2 minutes at a slow speed 300 rpm

Mix Mortar by Schlueter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHfDDPp8brE Note: he is using Detra Set

Mix for 2 min, let Slake for 5-10 min (Follow Manufactures Directions), then a quick (5-7 seconds) mix.

For over DETRA and for Tiles on Floor & Walls: unmodified thinset White A118.1 specs a premium quality

ANSI (American National Standards Institute) number on the bag. This determines what type of product it is and what ANSI standard it meets.

The number for unmodified thinset is A118.1. The ‘.1′ at the end determines the unmodified version.

Things to get - Mortar, Mixer, Trowel v or u.

Mortar should last about 4 hours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmwA4i4wAv4 Note: they are using VersaBond

This is what the John Bridge forum recommends and they do say that different brands means difference quality and there are some that they definitely don't recommend. For those that don't know who John Bridge is, he wrote a book about how to install the schluter products, so I think he may know what he's talking about.

This is there recommendation in the order listed not to find them. also comments by http://floorelf.com/unmodified-thinsets-a-users-guide

Ditra-Set This is the best product with which to set anything over kerdi or ditra – it was specifically manufactured for that purpose. The availability is extremely limited, however.

VersaBond (Home Depot)

Laticrete 317 or Laticrete MegaBond. (272 is the premium, finer sand=creamer, 317 is under that)

Premium Plus

Mapei-Kerabond (Lowes has just Mapei) (not Mapei-Keraflor) Kerabond: This is considered Mapei’s premium unmodified thinset. It works very well for any Schluter product

Custom blend seems to be universally frowned upon do not use Custom Blend '

http://www.johnbridge.com/

There is even a LINK to the JohnBridge website on

http://www.schluter.com/3792.aspx

Lower right hand column - all the way at the bottom.

Unmodified Thinset Mortar should look like this (about 50 seconds in)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zc-f_eRIc&list=PLEFjeySFJM-Af21fhNbs0guaFI3jLrWqi

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KERDI Membrane Wall Installation - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkaJ0dRhY0g

Demonstrates V-Trowel, Vertical installation & spreading thinset, either side of kerdi works

KERDI Membrane Wall Installation - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9eirjftU0c

Demonstrates Horizontal installation

Trowel & Error - applying the Thin-Set for Maximum Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyt2US_SSBM

1. Key the Mortar with the FLAT side of the Trowel

2. Comb in 1 direction with the Knoched side of Trowel

3. Press in Back & Forth or Up & Down motion to distribute Mortar perpendicular to the Knotches. (Not a twist motion)

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TileMasterGA - has a YouTube Chanel - where he shows all the steps.

he uses Laticrete products and for walls he uses Denshield

Densshield is a GeorgaPacific product http://www.buildgp.com/densshield-tilebacker-board

Using Densshield for walls & doing corners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOI3gFzRb_A

Part 2 - doing the floor and around the drain & toilet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t1y6YLXJ94&list=UUlKS6HwCUT3E2EEnUu2INog

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I like watching the CeramicTilePro http://ceramictilepro.com/

His YouTube Videos are well done - by himself - and you have to check out the Disco One! It shows he has a fun side.

I specifically used the mixing Grout ones (because I didn't find him until I got to that stage).

How to Drill a Hole in a Ceramic Tile. In my bathrooms I have a LOT of handrails - so I have a LOT of drill holes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpEPVLOX4Gc

DRILL BITS:

• For Ceramic tiles: Use a Carbine Tip - Masonry Bit for Ceramic Tile

• For Porcelain tiles: Use a Special Diamond drill bit for Porcelain Tile

• For GLASS tiles: Use a use a spearpoint bit for glass tile

DRILLING:

1. Cover any surface you don't want damaged

2. Tape an X where you want the hole should be

3. Tap the tile to remove the glaze

Installing the Toilet Flange in the Web Room Bath Room

• • Toilet Flange Height After Tiling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DixhpVg9o40

    • Loose and toilet - Caulk the Toilet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yahWJxTLlbs

    • How to Install Toilet Shims -plastic with groves so they don't move https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhOZ1NIsE2k

  • Caulking a loose toilet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vv6t_14kao

    • Use Acrylic-Latex caulk, it cleans up with sponge & water

    • Let caulk dry & cure for a few days

  • NOTE: I did not use the Culwell Flange - but I will next accessible bathroom.

    • Info on CulwellFlange http://www.culwellflange.com/

    • Videos on CulwellFlange http://www.culwellflange.com.php54-2.ord1-1.websitetestlink.com/#videos

    • Purchase $27 Culwell Flange for Web Room http://www.amazon.com/Glue-Property-Saving-Culwell-Flange/dp/B00F0O9MIC

    • Gluing the PVC toilet train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbFQcCt2qa8

Trimming out the Window & Door

• • Waterproof the Window https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIzmhqcAUyQ

    • Tile around the Window:

    • Bottom Casing should be a solid piece of Marble

    • Side pieces should be a solid piece of Marble

  • Tile around the Door

    • Insulate all openings

    • Make sure your tile has an edge OR the edge up to the door is smooth

    • The Door Threshold should be a solid piece of Marble

  • Wall Tile is:

• • • 22 cents each American Olean Starting Line White Gloss Ceramic Wall Tile (Common: 3-in x 6-in; Actual: 3-in x 6-in)

    • Use a Carbine Tip - Masonry Bit for Ceramic Bit for Ceramic Tile

Grout - My new book "Tile like a Girl"

• • If you add a mold inhibitor - use less grout

  • Grout - 3 parts grout, 1 part water

Ditra application: http://Schluter.com

Apply thinset to floor

Schluter Dilect EKE transitions from floor to wall, and corners

http://www.southcypress.com/Flooring/Schluter-Kerdi/Kerdi-33-x-3-3-Waterproofing-Membrane?utm_source=Amazon&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Schluter#.UxOn5fmwI4g

Heat Mat Installation http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=shower%20Schluter%20electric%20radiant&sm=3

Cutting Tile (a lot like breaking glass! ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_OAovANaO4

Making Bathroom Repairs:

How to PLUMB a bathroom https://hammerpedia.clickfunnels.com/order-form

Tub Drain

Remove OLD drain from tub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKHnnToqAtw

If X is Broken https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCuxIWwXut0