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Tiling From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-408

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Figure I

Grout Stone Tile (Marble)

1. Prepare the tiles for grout by first cleaning the tiles with the rough side of the sponge. This side will remove any thinset or grit from the surface.

2. Scoop the mixed grout from the bucket with a margin trowel.

3. Spread the grout on the tiles with the margin trowel at a 45 degree angle (figure I).

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	Figure J
	Figure K
	Figure L

4. Wipe the tiles with the soft side of a damp sponge at a 45 degree angle until the grout lines are filled. Try to keep the grout at the same level as the tiles.

5. To protect finished areas, cut cardboard to size and use blue painter's tape to attach the cardboard to the surface (figure J). The painter's tape holds the cardboard in place without sticking too much to the finished surface. Wrap wires with electrical tape to protect wiring.

Grouting Ceramic Tile

1. Use unsanded grout with ceramic tile. This type of grout will not scratch the glazed surface.

2. With larger surfaces, use a trowel float (figure K).

3. Scoop grout out of bucket and apply to tiles at a 45 degree angle.

4. Continue to work grout into the tiles with the soft side of a damp sponge (figure L).

5. Remove excess grout off tiles with the same sponge and clean water. Refill bucket with clean water occasionally.

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RESOURCES :

Faucet
Sonora 2 Handle Wall Mount Lavatory Faucet
Model #: D316454

Shower
Sonora Single Handle Shower
Model #: D504554

Tub
Sonora Wall Mount Tub
Model #: D5500654

Paper Holder
Sonora Collection
Model #: D442231

Robe Hooks
Sonora Collection
Model #: D442171

Towel Bar 24"
Sonora Collection
Model #: D442421

Towel Bar 18"
Sonora Collection
Model #: D442421

Danze Incorporated Website: www.danze.com

Imperial White Honed
Turkish Stone
Model #: 12IWH
Color: Imperial White

Bright Ice White 6x6
American Olean
Model #: 6625

Bright Ice White 6x6 Wall Bullnose Trim
American Olean
Model #: S466925

Silverado Sanded Grout
TEC HB Fuller
Model #: 3949F

Standard White Grout
TEC HB Fuller
Model #: 3931

Rubber Tile Distributors
Website: www.rubbletile.com

Premier Water Closet
Model #: 6006.130.01

Martinique Countertop Lavatories
Model #: 1025.000.01

Barrymore Tilting Mirrors
Model #: 2077.250.96

St. Thomas Creations
Website: www.stthomascreations.com