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how to remodel your bathroom on a budget?

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Do you want to give your  bathroom  a fresh, new look? Are you wavering on buying a home because the  bathroom  is unattractive and outdated? Are you hoping to sell your home, but you know you’ll get a better price if you update the  bathroom ? While the  bathroom  can be one of, if not the most, expensive rooms in the home to renovate, it’s really about making choices that don’t cost you an arm and a leg. There are many ways to get around the expense of the  bathroom , provided you plan cleverly and put in the effort yourself. Look over these ideas for remodeling your  bathroom  on a tight budget. Check the  tiles . Old  tiles , cracked or broken  tiles  and missing grout let down the look of the  bathroom . Fix everything that needs fixing first and you will be amazed at the improvement. It doesn’t take long to learn how to tile and fix grout either––a little trial and error practicing and you’ll soon fee...

how to cutting standard tiles as backsplash?

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Lay out your  marble tiles  on the counter, table, or floor. Make sure that your  tiles design  lay out matches the dimensions of your wall. For example, if your backsplash is 6 to 2 feet (1.83 to 0.61 m), then your  ceramic tiles  lay out should also be 6 to 2 feet (1.83 to 0.61 m). Include the  tiles price  that will get in the way of cabinets, corners, and edges. You will cut these down to size later. Also, remember to include the grouting gaps between the  polished tiles ; use a spacer if you have to. This step is known as “dry-fitting.” It will help you figure out whether or not you need to cut any  wood tiles . Leave a 1⁄8-in (0.32-cm) gap around the backsplash, where it connects to the cabinets, counter, and adjacent wall. If you are working with a large sheet of  tiles , click here to continue. Mark the  small tiles  that will get in the way of cabinets and corners. Check the dime...

how to cutting tiles sheets of backsplash tiles?

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Measure the area of your  backsplash tiles . Use a measuring tape to measure the dimensions of your  marble tiles  backsplash area. Write these measurements down. Don’t worry about cabinet corners that cut into the  tiles design  backsplash area just yet. Transfer your measurements to your  wood marble tiles  sheet. The easiest way to do this is with long strips of painter’s tape of masking tape. You can also draw on the back of the  polished tiles  sheet with a marker. Be sure to mark any outlet and light switch holes. Place the sheet against the wall and mark them, if needed. Put on some eye and respiratory protection, if needed. A pair of safety goggles is highly recommended because it will protect your eyes against flying pieces of  tiles . A good respiratory mask is only needed if you will be cutting the  wood tiles  with a wet saw or grinder. If you will be using  common marble tile...

how to cutting installed tiles?

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Cover your counter and put on a mask and safety goggles. Cover your counter with plastic sheeting to protect it and make cleaning up easier. Put on a pair of safety goggles to protect your eyes against dust. Finally, put on a mask suitable for working with fine particles. Most dust masks and respirator masks come with a description of what they are used for, such as sanding dust, aerosol, etc. Choose the one for dust. Make the  marble tiles  where you wish to cut it. A pencil may work just fine on a slate or  ceramic tiles , but if the  wood tiles  is glazed, you should switch to a marker. Try to be as precise as possible for this step. Cut along the top, bottom, and side edges. If you need to get inside the  wall tiles , then you should cut through the dry wall as well. A dremel rotary cutter with a diamond  tiles design  blade will work for most  polished tiles . Use an oscillating cutter to cut through tight co...