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How To Tile Like a Pro
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 7 พ.ย. 2011
Whether you're a homeowner looking for tile tips, in the tile trade looking to advance your skills, or simply love watching the art of tile installation, this channel is for you! I'm looking forward to sharing skills, trade secrets, & tips that can hep you excel in the tile trade!
I've been in the tile industry for over 26 years. After being trained by the county's finest oldworld craftsman, I started my tile company in 2005. Our company is highly sought after throughout San Diego County, known for our high quality custom installations.
I've been in the tile industry for over 26 years. After being trained by the county's finest oldworld craftsman, I started my tile company in 2005. Our company is highly sought after throughout San Diego County, known for our high quality custom installations.
5 Tips you NEED to Know about Tile Leveling Systems!
Are Tile Leveling Systems worth using? If so, which should I use?
This video answers those questions and gives tips 5 tips to make sure your tile projects is successful!
The 1st Tip is "Tile Leveling Systems may be different, but they all do the same thing...push and pull on 2 tiles to bring the edges flush. The 2 most popular kinds are the wedge clips and the twist clips. The wedges are my personal preference for ease of use, but the twist spacers allow you to level thicker tiles.
The 2nd tip, is to know that "They do not fix uneven surfaces"
For a proper installation, the surface should be flat. Using leveling spacers on an uneven surface will result in hollow spots underneath your tile, which can increase the chances of a tile cracking. These spacers are meant to fix minor differences not major plane issues. Proper subfloor preparation is necessary.
The 3rd tip, is to "Make sure you use enough mortar when installing your tile"
Since the tiles will push and pull slightly, you want to have sufficient mortar that allow for that movement. The larger the tile, the larger the trowel size.
I recommend a minimum of a 3/8" trowel size, so you do not struggle sliding the spacers underneath the tile edges.
The 4th tip is, "They are NOT fail proof"
Blindly using leveling systems without proper tile installation knowledge can lead to an improper installation and lippage. Tile leveling spacers should be placed at all corners of the tile. It's best to not skimp on using the leveling spacers, the larger the tile, the more will be needed to ensure a nice leveled finish.
The 5th tip is, "Clean the tile joints"
If you leave thinset in the joint surrounding the leveling spacers, they will not kick off easily, and will require additional labor to remove the tabs that get embedded in mortar.
I hope these tips helped you out. If you have any questions, or if I missed something, let me know in the comments and we'll make sure we give you the info needed to make your tile project a success!
Thanks for watching, Tile on My Friends!
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This video answers those questions and gives tips 5 tips to make sure your tile projects is successful!
The 1st Tip is "Tile Leveling Systems may be different, but they all do the same thing...push and pull on 2 tiles to bring the edges flush. The 2 most popular kinds are the wedge clips and the twist clips. The wedges are my personal preference for ease of use, but the twist spacers allow you to level thicker tiles.
The 2nd tip, is to know that "They do not fix uneven surfaces"
For a proper installation, the surface should be flat. Using leveling spacers on an uneven surface will result in hollow spots underneath your tile, which can increase the chances of a tile cracking. These spacers are meant to fix minor differences not major plane issues. Proper subfloor preparation is necessary.
The 3rd tip, is to "Make sure you use enough mortar when installing your tile"
Since the tiles will push and pull slightly, you want to have sufficient mortar that allow for that movement. The larger the tile, the larger the trowel size.
I recommend a minimum of a 3/8" trowel size, so you do not struggle sliding the spacers underneath the tile edges.
The 4th tip is, "They are NOT fail proof"
Blindly using leveling systems without proper tile installation knowledge can lead to an improper installation and lippage. Tile leveling spacers should be placed at all corners of the tile. It's best to not skimp on using the leveling spacers, the larger the tile, the more will be needed to ensure a nice leveled finish.
The 5th tip is, "Clean the tile joints"
If you leave thinset in the joint surrounding the leveling spacers, they will not kick off easily, and will require additional labor to remove the tabs that get embedded in mortar.
I hope these tips helped you out. If you have any questions, or if I missed something, let me know in the comments and we'll make sure we give you the info needed to make your tile project a success!
Thanks for watching, Tile on My Friends!
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Have t heard how its held up afyer shower usage from anyone. Seen alot of comments of it being little soft. Any info would help. Thx for the video
great demonstration! finally something i’ve been really looking for amidst the haystack of other videos
Glad to hear! Thanks for letting me know!
Great video!!!. To all Rubi reb out there if a cotractor asks you for information on the product line up just recommend this video and you will be set 📐🙌
@@smithjhonnysamuel3 Indeed! Much appreciated! 🙌💯
I've been using Spin Doctors for 15 years. I like that I can pre fit my cuts.
@OldGrumpyDude I still haven't tried those... I've been hearing about them for awhile now.... I'll put it on my list to check out👍
Yup...it did..😎✌️
@@mikevalentine9556 💯
Thanks! That is very clear. When would you pick caulk over silicone and vise versa? Thanks :)
@Chloe-mf5ys the caulking that matches the Grout color is "siliconized"... meaning it has some silicone in it, but the blend allows it to match the Grout color. 100% silicone has superior features but is slightly more difficult to use, and doesn't match the Grout color, so that can be unsightly. I've been using the "siliconized " caulking my whole career, mainly because it looks nice👍. I haven't had issues with it, just need to touch it up sometimes
Is it possible to level tile without these tile clips?
Absolutely, it just takes more skill, to adjust the properly. 👌 But they are really help with tiles over 3ft long💯
Appreciate the detailed breakdown! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
@@marvin-m6n tile it👍
Another great video, thank you very much!
@@tuhlaajapoika Much appreciated!!🙌🙌
I think you give best tiling tips, glory God in Jesus name!
Thank you! God is good! 🙌
Fantastic video. Short and straight to the point. Thank you.
Much appreciated!!👌
So lovely, i really hope that one day my girl will instal some tiles with me too ❤️
It is a blessing! She just celebrated a year working with me🙌
Loose the background music, jeez!
Amazing tips!
@@saldanakev Greatly appreciate it! 🙌
Beautiful , so worth it!
@@saldanakev Indeed, I don't regret my purchase 👌
Which product is this?
@@miragroup5874 Not sure of this product name, but it's similar to Dekton, by Cosentino 👍
@HowToTileLikeaPro how about the tools used ?
@miragroup5874 Rubi Tools has a whole line of tools specifically made for installing these large panels👍. Check them out, they're great💯
I don't see any link for this tool Where is it please thank you
Here it is👌👌 SCKUBMF Universal Multi Angle Measuring Ruler, 12 Section Ceramic Tile Opening Locator, Aluminum Alloy a.co/d/8FAbfVu
What you need for tiles that are 12x12 cm in length ?
@@SenSelleslagh Either of these would work well👍. The wedges are my favorite
Love the tips, but the camera movements were messing with my vertigo 😵💫
Yea, I used to strap a camera on me... but didn't like all the movement either🤦♂️... I've since changed the way I film 👍
Solid video. One question though. What is the minimum wet tile saw one could use to cut these properly? I tried with a very basic wet tile saw and that didn't work!
Great question. I would highly recommend the saw I'm using in the video. It's the 7" Rigid saw from Home Depot. It's small, lightweight, and doesn't cost too much. I think I bought mine on sale for $300. It can handle most projects. If you are only tiling a small project, Home Depot does rent out tile saws as well👍
This is gold, thank you sir
Glad you enjoyed it!
It works just fine. What I do is roll on a thinner mastic called " red guard " then I use thin set.
@SuperVoltmaster Reguard is a waterproofing/ Anti-Fracture Membrane. Mastic, like I'm using in this video is an adhesive that would replace thinset 👍
what size (MM) of spacer you use ?
@gaurav-chauhan I prefer 0.79 mm but will use 1.57mm like this video
Doesn’t sag either. I use in non wet areas.
@ChazzMasterz true.. great point! 💯
If I have to cut a tile to fit vertically should it be the lowest one or the tallest (for the side of a kitchen island)? And how much time do I have to work with this thin set?
Also why couldn’t you use the wall as the plum line and start from there?
If it's a backsplash I usually cut the top piece, so that I start with a full tile on the bottom👍. The bucket life for this thinset isn't the best, so I'd say only make what you can use in 2 hours.
I could use the wall as a plumb line since I mud floated it, and it's plumb... but it's too many tiles across. I'd rather have the plumb line in the center so it's less tiles to the left and right of it. 👍
Got it. Thank you for the reply. Wish me luck.
@allenmontesino7450 you got this bro💪💯. Email me if you have any others questions 👍
Has anyone been able to find this product in the big box stores? Seems like Home Depot offers a variant called 'SimpleGrout' from the same manufacturer ("Custom Building Products") for about half the price of Prism SCG Grout. Makes me wonder if it's the same product as Prism SCG Grout, with a different label?
@jasonbengel Simple Grout has been around awhile, it's premixed, but doesn't offer the benefits of Prism SCG. For now, you'd have to go to a tile supply to buy Prism SCG 👍
Dewalt hand held tile saw…. Is all I have to say. - get one
Now I can cut with 2 hands yay
🤣💯💯
I'm waiting for the inevitable incoming lawsuits due to electrocution
@@weapwnx1077 I was actually concerned about that as well. The tool worked great, but I did have to wipe it down from the mist moisture 👍
What tile saw is that
@TheRealDill93 that's the Rubi Dt-10in Max 👍 I have another video highlighting it, if you wanted to see it's benefits 👌
@@HowToTileLikeaPro thanks man
And number 6...a tool that can't get wet. Brilliant
@zach934 that did concern me while cutting. Even if it's not directly spraying toward the tool, the overspray was significant even to have to wipe it down. Wondering if the guard would've prevented overspray🤷♂️
@@HowToTileLikeaPro i think it would help.
Это для аккамуляторной ушм, но не для сетевой😢
Grabo is fairly expensive... would a cheaper one suffice? Thank you for the tips and great video sir!
@BigPappaLos The Grabo definitely isn't cheap, but I love how safe it is. The main feature that sold me was that it automatically turns back on if it starts to lose suction👍. Not sure about other brands, but kinda scary trusting a tool with a heavy tile, so I chose to go with the Grabo👌
If I may, what's your reasons for not using an uncoupling membrane? I'm about to do a whole 1st floor and I'm trying to get as much info as possible. My home is 20 years old and concrete slab is super flat. Only part I have to level is the kitchen and some parts that have some thinset. Thank you.
How do you plug the weep holes ?
After the water test, I attach the 2nd part of the clamping drain, then cover the weep holes with small pieces of tile👍
@@HowToTileLikeaProthanks for the response and knowledge but I meant how do you plug the weep holes to do the water test ? Bc I had a hot mop done and then i couldn't water test it bc of the weep holes. I have a plug for the drain but not for the weep holes. I hope that makes sense Mastro
@j.w.r.i2910 I get what your saying now. But if you plug the drain low enough, you don't have to worry about the weep holes. The weep holes are on the top part of the drain connection, that ultimately lead to the regular drain hole...so you plug the drain hole low enough, there's no issue there. I hope that makes sense 👍
@@HowToTileLikeaProoh I understand, is there a specific plug I need or that you recommend?
You're awesome sauce!! This is SUPER helpful and you do amazing work, Sir!! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us!! 💪🙌🎉
Thanks a million for that! I'm grateful the video was helpful 🙌
CUSTOM does recommend sealing natural stones before any grouting
3 days (72 hrs) before water exposure
It really IS the easiest grout to use....... PERIOD!
@@fredzimmer7295 💯💯👌
Why would you make it so you shower don’t drain????
@@tonytomassoni4370 of course the shower drains🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Good advise for whom planning to tile round door steps.
First I want to say what an awesome video and the following information that I have I don’t want it to be considered negative or condescending, but I do have a suggestion. Considering the radius and circle, and how true and perfectly round it is, wouldn’t it be wise to create a jig where you would be able to set up the three pieces of porcelain tiles in a row with spacers in between and then after calculating one row and the angle of cuts by the line between You could put this J piece of cardboard or a piece of wood but that shape right over the top of those three pieces score your line maybe by using a scowl and not a clay marker and you could zip through all of your pieces pretty quickly. Above all, thank you for the video incredibly awesome use of angles and I love your theory. Do it right or do it twice? I’m not certain if those were the words that you had used, but I can tell that you care about your product, the end result and the customer satisfaction and that’s the way each and every Contractor subcontractor anybody that works in a construction field should be doing their job. Myself I am a handyman that likes to do everything from drywall to snow removal to tile with paint and honestly anything I can fix. I love making things right. Got into fixing my kids toys and have had great success with remote control cars all the way to swapping out thermal conditioning units on PlayStation and installing antennas for better range. Whenever I do a job for anyone, my principal is I want them to feel like they got value out of the experience and that they’re satisfied with the results. I don’t get into a job looking just to make money and sometimes upfront I won’t charge for my time considering consultation or education about something that I’m familiar with. I feel like if that person decides to choose me for the task we will be way more likely to come to an agreement. Thanks for the awesome video here it’s fire. 🔥
@brasha78 Thank you for the well thought out comment 👌. And yes, your theory with a jig would work if this fountain was a perfect circle. If I had built it from the ground up, that would have been the easiest method. But since I tiled around an existing fountain, I found this to be the easiest method. Though it may be hard to see in the video, many of the cuts are drastically different from each other, which makes this method really shine 👍
yeah no risk of silicosis with triton board and its lighter
@@IEATUO 💯💯
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥
I couldn't reply on your last video so I'm doing it on this one. How do you plug the weep holes up when water testing ?
Nice job. Thank you. What wetsaw is it? Is it great for work? Thank you.
@alexbull5838 Thanks, is the 7" Rigid Saw. It's lightweight, small for tight work spaces, and cuts up to 2' tile. It's around $300 and can handle daily use👍
Thank you brother. I second this bc I worked on Rigid 10' and it was awesome except maybe she splashed water right in my eyes😅
@@alexbull5838 🤣 🤣
Which mic are you using? You voice is so crisp and professional
Send those instructors to the real world not just on very small areas we need to see who do they do it in a complete shower
I have a pair of ceramic tile nippers that are 14 years old
Same 🤣🤣 I think that's my oldest tool👍
They’re still a weapon
Is that cutting 3/8 porcelain?? That would be unreal for how old it is
Absolutely, it cut clean and accurate too 👍👍
I have the same tile cutter
Nice!!💯💯
Got same one 20years old...excellent tool...500£ new
That's awesome! I love hearing how long these can last💯💯💪