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Cindy wrote:
Hello,

I'm debating tackling re-tiling the kitchen floor and bathroom walls. I
have
zero experience with tiling but have seen hours and hours of DIY shows
and it
doesn't look that difficult but I'm sure it never does! Assuming I can
get a
decet tile cutter, is it worth it to attempt it myself?

Thanks,

Cindy

Hi Cindy,

I'm new to this NG and fairly new to home renovation, and a total loser
with handy-stuff, and even I can tile. My only recommendation -- which
has saved my butt tiling every time I've tried it -- is to find a
friend with a wet saw, rent a wet saw, or measure everything and have
somebody with a wet saw cut all the tricky bits. The job is SO MUCH
EASIER when everything has been pre-laid out, pre-cut, and it's just
mastic and laying 'em down.

I can't stress enough that laying the tiles down dry first and
double-checking all your measurements is key. That, and getting about
an extra 10 tiles of that floor type, because tiles often phase in and
out of style and that tile may no longer be on the market in five years
when your husband decides to set his bowling ball free.

- Matt


Excellent, thanks for the information, Matt! Out of curiousity, how much
is it
to rent a wet saw?

Cindy

I'd call Home Depot and find out. Then, definitely check your yellow pages
and talk to some tile specialty stores. For a project like this, it's
probably best to deal with someone who wasn't selling vacuums at Sears last
week, and flipping burgers at Wendy's the week before that. Deal with
professionals, which can be hard to find at the big stores.