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Random Pattern Wall Tile From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-207

In this second of three episodes of Bathroom Renovations, all the design elements of the room are coming together. Host Amy Matthews and homeowners Rachel and Sean are tiling the walls with a combination of white ceramic and aqua glass, and hanging wallpaper that adds some bold color to this kid-friendly bathroom.

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	The bathroom was anything but kid friendly...
	with countertops too high and decor too drab, the space was in need of an uplift.
	When the work was complete, this bathroom was changed...
	to a room any child would love!

Materials:

Wall Tile

laser level
3/16 in. V-notch trowel
scraper
wet saw
safety gloves and glasses

Building Tile Frame

pencil
table saw
construction adhesive
clamps

Hanging Wallpaper

utility knife
scissors
flat edge
laser level
natural sponge

Grouting Tile

float
sponge
rubber gloves

Random Pattern Wall Tile

1. Determine your design (figure A).

2. Use a laser level to mark the location of the lowest full tile piece, usually about 2" above the tub lip.

3. Nail a batten board to the wall at the mark to support the tiles so they don’t slide down on the mastic (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

4. Measure and mark the center of the wall and use that as a starting point for the tile pattern.

5. Dry fit the tiles to determine where the pattern will end at the corner of the wall (figure C).

6. Use a 3/16th inch V-notch trowel at a 45-degree angle to spread the mastic on the wall (figure D).

7. From the center line, start placing tiles out towards the wall along the batten board (figure E).

Figure C

Figure D

Figure E

8. When you get to a spot where your accent tile will go, skip that spot and continue laying the rest of the row (figure F). Then, scrape away the mastic in that area (figure G) and press a half-piece of tile smooth-side down in the spot to hold its place as you lay the next row of tiles (figure H).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

9. To make cuts for the corner, determine how much needs to be cut off, then set the fence on the wet saw and run the tiles through (figure I).

10. Back-butter the chair rail pieces with mastic (figure J), and press into place (figure K).

Figure I

Figure J

Figure K

11. Once the mastic has set up, pop out the half-piece tile spacers (figure L).

12. Back-butter the glass accent tiles and press them into place, give them a slight twist to secure (figure M).

Figure L

Figure M

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RESOURCES :

Wallpaper
Model Number: B2853P2805242
Color: "Underwater Fantasy"
Brand Name: Blonder
Website: www.hirshfields.com
Retailer: Hirshfields Decorating Center
725 Second Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: 1-612-377-3910
Contact: Mark Masica, 1-952-927-4649

Matte 4-1/4 x 4-1/4
Model Number: 61
Color: Designer White
Brand Name: American Olean

Cascade Series Glass Tile
Model Number: AG002
Color: Glacier Blue
Brand Name: Carter Glass
Website: www.rubbletile.com
Retailer: Rubble Tile
6001 Culligan Way
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 1-800-682-3803
Contact: Skip Matthews, VP Operations, 1-952-697-3209

Hand-Painted Tile
Where Available: Paint Your Plate
Manufacturer: Paint Your Plate
5009 France Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: 1-612-929-6666
Contact: Arlie Alford, 1-612-929-6666