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Skill Level Required for Tiling?
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 |
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