| Tiling Mudroom Walls |
| Keep the area water-resistant with good-looking slate tiles. For more great ideas about using tile, visit Kitchen Renovations. |
From "Kitchen Renovations"
episode DKTN-611 |
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This in-floor "tub" for dogs keeps the water where it can drain away.
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Materials: slate tile (12"x12")
thinset
drill
paddle mixer
bucket
square-notched trowel
rubber gloves
spacers
level Steps: 1. When working with slate, be sure to open several boxes and mix the tiles, because there are dramatic variances between the pieces. 2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to mix the mortar. Use a liquid additive instead of water, and mix it to a peanut-butter consistency. 3. Set the first row of tile on top of 1/4-inch spacers. Mark the height of the first tile, and make a level line to be sure the tiles are set straight. 4. Back butter the tiles with thinset using a square-notched trowel. Place spacers in between to ensure an even grout line.
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