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Finishing off a detail section is a doorway.dozer00000
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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)dozer00000
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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)dozer00000
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Some places require small tile fragments to be laid to complete the area.dozer00000
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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)dozer00000
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Here the next tile is set in place. dozer00000
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Each tile is carefully tapped into place. (14-May-04)dozer00000
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Here is the front bedroom partially tiled. dozer00000
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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. dozer00000
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Here a tile is being set in place.dozer00000
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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)dozer00000
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The traces of underlying blocks will show until the cement dries. Before painting is a good time to examine the surface for cracks. (25-Apr-04)dozer00000
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