Cast Stone was first developed about 800 years ago but it did not get widespread use in residences until the 1920’s.
The main benefits of cast stone is the ability to provide a natural stone feel with intricate details as found on fireplace mantles while keeping the cost down.
Castings can be made for everything from decorative lamps, Countertops, and Architectural Details used both inside and outside but the pieces themselves can not be made as …
Although the best way to repair holes in tile is to replace the tile with one that was saved from the original batch doing so is often not possible.
In this case you have two options you can either replace the tile with a similar one that you find elsewhere or you can patch the tile. In this HowTo we will cover the proper way to make a patch with mortar to an existing damaged …
Marble is as hard as stone but the finish we all enjoy on our Countertops and Floors can be damaged over time.
Restoring the bright shiny look requires the same prep and polish steps performed by the technicians that made your custom marble pieces and the good thing is you can do it yourself with only a few simple tools.
If you have deep gouges, chips or other damage you may be able to obtain some …
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Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentation for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts.
Two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances.
Comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure and cut tiles, seal finished surfaces, and repair broken tile.
Prestart Checklists detail the tools, materials, skills, and time needed to complete each job.
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When installing Ceramic Tile or wood floors you always want your substraight to be level and without bumps.
Although Mortar and Mastic will provide you with a little bit of leeway it is best to remove any high spots with a hand or electric grinder.
The choices you have in tools include a hand grinder like we will be using or electric models either a hand held disk grinder or a …
When you install a sink or vanity against your wall there is a possibility of water damage and also damage from using cleaning products. To help reduce wear and drywall problems you can install a back / side splash material made of tile, stone, or even matching countertop material.
In this how-to we will install some matching tile along the left side wall.
First measure the area that needs to be filled.
Our project will take 5 tiles but since …