Hiring A Tiling Contractor.Even a small error in floor, wall or bath tile can be an eyesore. One minutely mispositioned tile, for example, can throw off the pattern and grout line, making the goof glaring.

Worse, fixing a botched tiling job is expensive, disruptive and messy, especially if water has seeped through the grout and ruined framing, ceilings and finished walls.That's why hiring a seasoned professional and making sure the job gets done right the first time are essential. What's more, certain applications might call for specialty tile,

Laminate Bathroom Installation Precautions The inherent humidity in the bathroom will cause laminate floor tiles and planks to expand and contract over time. Because of this, they require a ¼” - ⅛” gap to be left around the room during installation.

This can then be filled in with a waterproof silicone which will act as a grout line, sealing the floor while still allowing for expansion of the materials.

Materials and Tools.Mark the center of the wall. Measure the distance between the countertop and the bottom of the cabinet and subtract 1/4 inch for the bottom grout line. Mark a tile with this measurement.Use a dry tile cutter to cut the tiles to size.

Set the tile in the cutter and adjust it to the desired measurement. It scores the tile first and by pressing the bar down, the machine actually snaps the tile at the score line (be sure to purchase some extra tile in case of mistakes). Check the tile size against the wall and sand rough edges.