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Floor Tile with Inlaid Pattern From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-211

Amy and Debbie lay an inlaid tile "rug" pattern, and then finish tiling the floor.

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	The master bath was too cramped...
	and did not function for its homeowners.
	After a little elbow grease was applied...
	a spacious, spa-like retreat was created.

Materials:

Tiling Shower

Drill
Self-adhesive mesh tape
Quarter-inch square notch trowel
1/8 in. spacers
Wet saw
Tile breaker
Rubber gloves

Firring Out Wall

Rock saw
Wire saw
Reciprocating saw
Hammer
ABS pipe cleaner and solvent
Safety gloves and glasses

Prepping Sub-floor

T-square circular saw
Pencil
Chalk line
Drill
Deck screws

Laying Floor Tile

Measuring tape and ruler
Pencil
Quarter-inch square notch trowel

Floor Tile with Inlaid Pattern

1. Measure 12 inches off the wall and draw a straight line to mark the edges of the inlay pattern (figure A).

2. Apply thinset with a quarter-inch square notch trowel inside the lines of the inlay pattern (figure B). Be careful not to cover the layout lines.

Figure A

Figure B

3. Begin tiling the inlay area (figure C).

4. Once the inlay is laid, lay the surrounding field tiles (figure D).

Figure C

Figure D

RESOURCES :

Field Tile
Model Number: A1102, Color: Roasted Marshmallow
Brand Name: Colorblox

Inlay Tile
Model Number: A1116, Color: Caboose
Brand Name: Colorblox

Manufacturer: Crossville, Inc.
346 Sweeney Dr.
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: 1-800-221-9093
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com