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Topic of Discussion Tile. Yes, this is THAT thread

Coco

Coco

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Lehi, UT
So, this seemed like an appropriate place for this. We bought our house in June, and the POs did a tile entryway/kitchen/dining room. We cleaned all the carpets (which are not in the best shape, and will eventually get replaced) and moped the tile floor. We knew the tile was still dirty, but wasn't sure the best method to clean them. This weekend we decided to tackle that. Wow, I couldn't believe the difference that made! We eventually want to rid the tile too, but for now, this is soooo much better.

We used baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dawn dish soap. Then a steam scrub brush, and then a final steam mop after.unnamed (20).jpg
 
Hickey

Hickey

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Grantsville, Utah
Coco said:
So, this seemed like an appropriate place for this. We bought our house in June, and the POs did a tile entryway/kitchen/dining room. We cleaned all the carpets (which are not in the best shape, and will eventually get replaced) and moped the tile floor. We knew the tile was still dirty, but wasn't sure the best method to clean them. This weekend we decided to tackle that. Wow, I couldn't believe the difference that made! We eventually want to rid the tile too, but for now, this is soooo much better.

We used baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dawn dish soap. Then a steam scrub brush, and then a final steam mop after.View attachment 135310
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There's also a brush available that fits a standard sawzall. It's like a cocaine-fueled toothbrush for cleaning grout.
 
Stephen

Stephen

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Never Far From Nowhere
Hello fellow RME tilers! I have a MASSIVE bathroom tiling project coming up (36sq. ft!!!). The issue is that the floor is not level. It sags slightly in the center, probably from 60 years of people walking from the door to the tub. Its not a huge dip, maybe 1/4 of an inch. My question for all you old hands is should I use leveling compound or try to build it up with thin set?
 
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jeeper

jeeper

I live my life 1 dumpster at a time
Location
So Jo, Ut
I don't think 1/8 inch is worth worrying about. Thin set will cover that. I have installed many tile floors and showers. Which is why I recommend doing LVP instead. Save yourself 3 days of work.
 
Stephen

Stephen

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Never Far From Nowhere
jeeper said:
I don't think 1/8 inch is worth worrying about. Thin set will cover that. I have installed many tile floors and showers. Which is why I recommend doing LVP instead. Save yourself 3 days of work.
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That's what I was thinking. Between the mudding, Ditra, and thin set it should level out.

If I was the one calling the shots, I'd be doing vinyl. I did our entire townhouse in LVP and once you do a few rows and figure it out, easy as pie. But every time I've made a contradictory interior design suggestion at our new place the reply has been, "That's a nice Patrol you have there. Sure would be unfortunate if something happened to it..."
 
ID Bronco

ID Bronco

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Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Stephen said:
That's what I was thinking. Between the mudding, Ditra, and thin set it should level out.

If I was the one calling the shots, I'd be doing vinyl. I did our entire townhouse in LVP and once you do a few rows and figure it out, easy as pie. But every time I've made a contradictory interior design suggestion at our new place the reply has been, "That's a nice Patrol you have there. Sure would be unfortunate if something happened to it..."
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That's cute she calls it a Patrol too.
 
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Pike2350

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Location
Salt Lake City
Depending on the tile you are laying, you may not need to worry. If you can't get it perfectly level, and are using large format tile, the 1/2" trowel, plus back buttering the tile over that area will help you get it level. Just make sure to use leveling shim spacers to help....but 1/8" is not much at all.

The bathroom I did recently had an uneven concrete floor. I used topper to help, but still had a 1/4" difference from one side to the other, and a hump by the toilet. I couldn't get the tile flat, but it's close. There is a hollow spot under the tile behind the toilet, but overall, it shouldn't matter....doesn't mean it doesn't piss me off though.
 
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