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Ultimate Bachelor Bath (3 of 4): Tub Deck Tile From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-111

	This old 70's bathroom was an absolute disaster ...
	until DIY's Amy Matthews came to the rescue to help the homeowner transform ...
	it into a new high-tech bathroom for the ultimate bachelor.

Materials for Tiling the Tub Deck —

safety goggles
tile materials
batten board
screw gun
screws
laser level
tape measure
pencil
fully modified white thinset
paddle mixer
gloves
large plastic bucket
1/4" x 1/4" square notch trowel
3/16" inch cord
sponge
wet saw
grinder with diamond blade
grease pencil

Materials for Pouring Concrete Floor —

gloves
safety goggles
ohmmeter
large plastic bucket
paddle mixer
gauge rake
squeegee

Materials for Stamping Floor —

stamping forms
masking tape
1/4" gauge rake
squeegee

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Tiling the Tub Deck

Note: Most DIYer's think that it is all or nothing -- either do the entire project themselves or hire professionals. You can do the things that you are comfortable with and enjoy doing, and hire professionals for the things you aren't comfortable with or enjoy doing. As this episode starts, a professional has already installed the new drywall.

1. The homeowner Larry chose a porcelain tile from Italy that looks like granite, but it is approximately half the price of stone. The larger tiles will go around the tub area and he chose matching tiles that are smaller to go around the wall area (figure A).

2. When you are tiling, the first tiles that you lay are the most important. To ensure the tiles end up straight, you need to use a batten board as a starting line at the bottom of your surface.

3. Measure the height of the tiles and use a self-leveling laser to establish a line where the bottom edge of the tiles will go.

4. Attach a batten board to support the first layer of tiles. Screw the batten board into the studs in the tub deck (figure B).

5. Measure and mark the center of the tub, and transfer that mark to the top.

6. There are a couple of options for beginning laying the tile. You can set a tile right across the centerline (figure C) and start from there, or you can place a tile on one side of the line or other and build out from there. There is no right or wrong way to start, you just want to end up with as few small cut tiles around the perimeter as possible for a cleaner and better looking installation.

   DIY Tip: When you are going to lay tile, it is a good idea to have it delivered. Tile is heavy and if it is delivered, you can save stress on your back by not having to carry it all in yourself.

In the next segment, the tiling is under way, and a new hot water tank discussed.

Next: More Tiling and Utility Talk

RESOURCES :

Concrete Floor Products (Decoscapes)
Product: Elite Crete Texture Pave
Product: Elite Crete Thin Finish
Product: Elite Crete Chemstone or Portion Control
Product: CSS Sealer
Product: Stamps
Product: Liquid Release
Brand name: Elite Crete
Where available: Visit the Elite Crete or Decoscapes website, links below.
DecoScapes
1975 Seneca Rd., Suite 200
Eagan, MN 55122
Toll-free: 877-454-9511
Fax: 651-454-9055
Websites: www.elitecrete.com or www.decoscapes.com

Tiles (Tile X Design)
Product: 4" x 4" Slate Mosaic Tile (shower, ceiling and shower floor)
Material: Black Ash
Brand name: Thomtree Slate

Product: 8" x 12" x 24" Porcelain Tile (tub deck and walls)
Model #: Techno Quartz
Color: Grieiss
Brand name: Lea Ceramiche
Where available: Visit the Tile X Design or Ceramichelea websites, link below.
Tile X Design
1720 Annapolis Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 763-551-5900
Websites: www.tilexdesign.com or www.ceramichelea.com

Electric Tankless Water Heater (Microtherm/Seisco)
Model #: RA-28
Color: Off-white
Brand name: Seisco
Where available: Visit the Seisco website, link below.
Microtherm, Inc. (Seisco)
223 W. Airtex
Houston, TX 77090
Toll-free: 888-296-9293
Website: www.seisco.com

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