Tiling countertops with ceramic tile can make them as attractive as they are practical. And tiling a small countertop is the perfect introduction to the techniques of tile setting. With a bathroom countertop as his job site, professional Michael Byrne demonstrates how to get traditional tiling results with modern materials.
You'll learn all aspects of tiling countertops, including how to work with both backer-board and mortar-bed substrates, how to trim tile around a sink, and how to detail your tile countertop for a clean, crisp look.
If this is your first go at tiling a countertop, Byrne gives you the confidence to see the job through. If you're an experienced tilesetter, you'll find this tape full of new ideas to bring to your next tile job.
In Tiling Countertops, you'll learn how to:
- Lay out tile for an orderly appearance in any shaped space
- Determine the proper consistency and coverage for thinset
- Cut tile, using a snap cutter, biters and a wet saw
- Finish a tile grout job that requires no next-day scrubbing
