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Art Deco (4 of 4): Setting Tile Rail From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-104

	This antiquated '70s-style bathroom ...
	with a leaky tub ...
	is converted into an Art Deco delight that gives the rest of the house a new lift.
	In this final episode of four, the medicine cabinets and lights are installed ...
	and the final art-deco touch is a beautiful glass panel for the shower.

Materials for Tiling --

Safety glasses
Kneepads
Tile
360-degree laser level
Heavy weight rosin paper
Painter's tape
Pencil
3/16" V-notched trowel
Wet saw

Materials for Cove Base Tile --

Kneepads
Cove tile
Mastic adhesive
V-notched trowel
Dry cloth

Materials for Toilet Installation --

Flange
Screw gun
1-1/2" corrosion resistant screws
Allen wrench
Wax ring

Materials for Painting --

Paint roller
Paintbrush
Paint
Painter's tape
Paint tray
Tray liners

Materials for Faucet Installation --

Faucet
Flexible water supply lines
Plumber's putty
Putty knife
Silicone

Materials for Installing Lights --

Light box
Screwdriver

Materials for Installing Shower Valve Handles --

Valve handles
Teflon paste

Materials for Hanging Medicine Cabinet --

Foam board
Silicone
Level
Pin Nailer
Screws
Screw gun

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Setting Tile Rail

1. Start by establishing a reference line around the room using a 360-degree laser level.

2. When creating a tile rail around a room, there are a number of factors that determine the height of the tile. In the bathroom redone on the show, they wanted the glass tile to fall between the two shower valves. They also wanted to be sure the black cap tiles over the counter didn't land in the middle of the switch plates (figure A). Look at the big picture when planning your layout and make adjustments up or down.

   Note: Before you tile, you can protect your new floor with heavyweight rosin paper. It is commonly used under hardwood flooring and makes a great inexpensive protector.

3. Start in the corner and make a miter cut at a 45-degree angle, otherwise it will be too short.

4. Make a series of reference marks for the top and bottom tiles (figure B), that way you will know how many tiles to put on the wall. Set the wet saw table to 45-degrees to make miter cuts.

5. Use a 3/16" v-notched trowel to apply the mastic adhesive to the wall. Use mastic adhesive instead of thin set because the mastic creates a strong instant bond so the tiles won't slip down the wall once they are in place.

6. You can see why the laser line is so handy, a pencil mark would be covered by the mastic (figure C).

   Note: Mastic has a working time of 15-20 minutes. If you touch it and it comes off on your finger, then it is still wet and workable. If not, then it has skimmed over and you need to reapply mastic.

7. Start with a partial glass tile because you want the glass and the black capped tiles to stack (figure D) -- you want to create a modified brick pattern.

8. When you reach the backsplash, switch to thin set because the tiles have the counter to rest on and won't slip down.

   Note: If the wall is irregular, use thin set because it is better for filling in gaps.

In the second segment, the cove base tile is added and the toilet installed.

RESOURCES :

Cast Glass Shower Panel
Style: Custom Design
Where available: Visit the Artwork website, link below.
Artwork in Architectural Glass
Website: www.artworkinglass.com

Medicine Cabinets (Broan-Nutone)
Name: Cabinet Body and Mirror
Model #: 72SS244D
Color: Stainless Steel
Brand name: Gallery Collection

Name: Unfinished Maple Recessed Frame
Model #:74UM24
Color: Unfinished maple
Brand name: Gallery Collection
Where available: Visit the Broan-Nu Tone website, link below.
Broan-Nutone
Website: www.broan-nutone.com

Cabinet Knobs (Van Dykes Restorers)
Name: Old Town Glass Knobs, 1-1/4" with satin nickel base
Model #:02007565
Color: Clear
Brand name: Van Dykes Restorers Where available: Visit the Van Dykes Restorers website, link below.
Van Dykes Restorers
Website: www.vandykes.com

Accent Tile (American Olean)
Border Tile: Gloss Black Chair Rail
Accent Tile: Glassworks Aspen Mist 3x6 (GW01)
Cove Base Tile
Name: Bright Gloss Black Cove Base 4x6 (49)
Where available: Visit the American Olean website, link below.
American Olean
Website: www.aotile.com

Fixtures for Shower, Bath and Toilet (Lefroy Brooks)
Brand name: Edwardian
Product: Edwardian 8 Rose and arm for bath and shower
Model #: LB1775
Color: Polished chrome

Product: Mackintosh Concealed Thermo Valve
Model #: MK8706
Brand Name: Mackintosh

Product: Bath Mackintosh Flow Control Valve with Lever
Model #: ML5001
Color: Polished Chrome
Brand Name: Mackintosh

Product: Mackintosh Wall Mounted Spout
Brand Name: Mackintosh
Model #: MK2200
Color: Polished nickel

Product: Mackintosh Three Howl with Metal Levers
Model #: ML1228
Color: Polished chrome
Brand Name: Mackintosh Where available: Visit the Lefroy Brooks USA website, link below.

Lefroy Brooks USA
Website: www.lefroybrooks.com

Sinks and Toilet (American Standard)

Name: Town Square Countertop Sinks
Model #: 0700-008-020
Color: White Brand name: American Standard

Name: Town Square Right Height Toilet
Model #: 2797-016-020
Brand name: American Standard
Where available: Visit the American Standard website, link below.
American Standard
Website: www.americanstandard-us.com

Lights and Accessories (Ginger)

Name: Empire Fluorescent Lights with Nightlight; Smooth Glass Shade
Model #: 681SGN-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: Empire Double Post Toilet Tissue Holder
Model #: 608-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: 24" Hotel Shelf
Model # XX40/24-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: Empire Hotel Shelf Mounting Kit
Model #: 640B
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: Empire Double Robe Hooks
Model #: 611-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: 6 Foot Shower Rod
Model #: 1139R/6-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: Empire Shower Rod Brackets
Model #: 639B-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: 24" Towel Bar
Model #: 603-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: Empire 18" Towel Bar
Model #: 602-26
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: Splashables Large Combination Basket
Model #: 504L-2
Color: Polished Chrome

Name: Splashables Large Corner Basket
Model #: 505L-26
Color: Polished Chrome
Where available: Visit the Ginger website, link below, for a distributor in your area.

Ginger
Website: www.gingerco.com

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