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After the floor is poured a layer of cement is leveled in a row and tiles are placed on top of it and tapped into place. (13-May-04)dozer
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Here a tile is being set in place.dozer
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This shows a 'straight line' of clear nylon line which is used to make sure the rows are laid straight and also to make sure the tops of the tile are flat and at the proper level. dozer
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Here is the front bedroom partially tiled. dozer
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Each tile is carefully tapped into place. (14-May-04)dozer
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Here the next tile is set in place. dozer
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After the cement is dry, tile grout is applied. The grouts come in various colors to match the shade of the tile. (24-May-04)dozer
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Some places require small tile fragments to be laid to complete the area.dozer
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Wall tile is laid much the same way. This example shows bathroom wall tile being set in place. The wall is scored and pure cement is for maximum adhesion. (03-Jun-04)dozer
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Here a border or 'skirt' is being laid out. The wall is scored to allow for maximum adhesion. The skirt should ideally be done before the wall has been painted. (14-Jun-04)dozer
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Finishing off a detail section is a doorway.dozer
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Applying tiles to an outdoor patio. (21-Jun-04)dozer
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