Outlet spacers? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Oct 1, 2024 · The Tile and adhesive will be about 3/8". It appears the two choices are to just put spacers under the screws, or, use a spacer on the box. Save Share
What are the best spacers to wood-look tile? And what...
Oct 24, 2021 · The issue issues are how consistent is the size of the tile, and the flatness of the tile. Consider how you are going to achieve 1/16" grout lines if the width of the tiles varies by 1/16" or 1/32", or even 1/64" As Eddie suggested, best to use manufacturer's recommendation.
Subway Tile - spacers - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jun 30, 2015 · A word about spacers--Go to 'Floor and Decor" on 59--they have flat horse shoe shaped spacers---much easier to use than the crosses--especially for subway tile--because they are typically set in a soldier course or running bond--meaning the crosses are useless.
When to remove spacers / thinset "setup" time?
Nov 7, 2022 · Hello, I'm about to tile my first shower with 6x12s, with All-Set + 1/8" horseshoe shims. Rubi and some other "official sources" I've read say to remove em 20-30m "after the thinset begins to set up." Silly question maybe, but when does thinset "begin to set up"? All-Set has a 20-30m open time and 2-4h pot life.
1/8" vs 3/16" grout spacing? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
May 25, 2016 · I'm installing 6"x36" plank tile: it's from a big box store, so quality may be questionable. That being said, the box says use a minimum of 1/8" grout. But, if you go online, the MFR is now suggesting 3/16" spacing to limit lippage.
Should I use tile spacers in the corners? - DIY Home Improvement …
Apr 20, 2019 · I'm no expert, so wait for others to comment. When I do an inside corner, I 45º the ends that meet and leave a space equal to the spacers. When I grout I don't grout the corners. I caulk with a grout colored matching caulk. In my simple mind, the movement of houses tend to crack corners from time to time. Caulk won't tend to crack.
spacers for 18' tile - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jul 16, 2012 · Use what looks good with the tile----lay out your tile and eyeball the gap--then measure it---3/16 " is a good starting point---square edged tiles may look better with a narrower joint-- New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--
Trowel size and thinset thickness for 24x24" tile | DIY Home ...
Apr 9, 2024 · I start tiling one tile height above the finished floor. So the sequence is tile the walls from rows 2 to the top. Then install the floor tile. Then the 1st row of tiles. I'm pretty sure this is a standard practice. The ledger board gives the 2nd row …
Tile leveling system questions - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jun 15, 2024 · The kit will come with 1/16" plastic cross spacers. Be sure to use them. Don't ask. Yes, the crosses come in 1/8", too, but I don't like grout lines any bigger, because I want the tile to show, NOT the grout lines. 250 pieces may be marginal for all 6 sides of your tile. Normally 4 per tile works, but you are adding more sides.
tile spacers - DIY Home Improvement Forum
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