Refurbishing a kitchen by removing old tiles and renewing with a modern Subway black beveled tile and finishing the job in a white grout. Filmned on a Panasonic HDC-HS25.
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@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
Thank you...I was brought up when all these machines and gadgets wern't on the market. We were put on jobs where there was no electric and so you had to use what you had avialible..Best way to learn lol
@mosherj6666 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video, Chris. I watched it a few times then put your advice into practice. I have now have a nicely tiled kitchen and a happy wife. :-)
@luizmazzari92406 жыл бұрын
others tilers may do differently but I felt this was a good video with a lot of time spend on the details. Thank you Chris!
@lynnrussell374011 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful to us and have watched it about 20 times at different points. Man do you make it look easy! I know why people get paid lots of money to do this, and why people who can afford to pay.. Thanks for posting this though, its the most helpful one on youtube.
@obsoletepaul6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. You gave me the confidence to get to it and your tips were excellent. My kitchen looks amazing!
@anchormanrps12 жыл бұрын
Excellent and valuable instruction video, I wanted these bevelled tiles, but was doubtfull about their ease of tiling and cutting, now I'm more confident. But if you'd like to do another video in Red. Your welcome to use my Kitchen!!
@dannyd157211 жыл бұрын
You bet! As a result of watching/listening to the British tile, I learned a lot , did my own kitchen and it turned out great. Two thumbs up and thanks for the help! This vid helped a lot
@ZwiebackDK11 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very nice video - I like how it isn't requiring 3-4 specialised, expensive power tools like some of the other videos on KZbin.
@leeannmitchell53414 жыл бұрын
Great video, after watching your vid my husband and I did our kitchen and it turned out amazing. Thank you.
@Wayne-fe1ed8 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. I had tiled before a couple of times but it never seemed to be like a pro's job. Now I know why; finding the centre line on all surface fronts was the problem. Thanks.
@foundationgood1238 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad it helped
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
Hi again samanngibson, you find most tilers will run a bead of white silicon in the corners as well as at the base. This generally covers it, if you don't chose to use this method then usually the grout takes the eye away from the discrepancy and it looks natural to the eye. Glad to be of help and I wish all goes well with your project..
@muzguz72768 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. About to start my bathroom and got lots of good info here. Cheers mate.
@phoebejones55196 жыл бұрын
Such a generous lovely man with your intellect and knowledge! Thank you! I would love to try this soon fingers crossed it looks as good as yours! People like you are a special generation.. people are so shallow now days.. would make u pay for the sun shine if they could😂 😁 ☝️🙏 God Bless You. For me it's not about having or not having the money, it's learning something I can do myself and appreciate it or maybe even make someone else feel better ! Knowledge is key! and it humbles you! Makes you really understand the phrase idle hands- idle mind! Better to be humble than to be self righteous! Anyone can pay for stuff by ways and means but hardly anyone fills their head with knowledge.. that's why the world is full of in-compassionate A-holes. Their heads are full of nothingness.. and that means something to them. Lol. ( sorry for the rant but It's got to be said ) 😊
@JOHNizSiK3 жыл бұрын
Wow. You did a great job. It’s much more involved then I thought.
@vetracer21710 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. My wife and I are getting ready to do our kitchen back-splash and we just viewed your video as well as a few others. However, your video info was especially helpful in order for us to now feel ready to get started. Thank you for your very detailed and professionally done video !! It's all thumbs up for us and can't imagine the eleven idiots that didn't think so, LOL.
@foundationgood1238 жыл бұрын
+Eddie Fine Thank you for your kind comments-:)
@ivornackers95646 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, good work. I'm off to try it now ! I was going to get a tile saw but will just use my pliers too. Save a trip to screwfix.
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
Hi samanngibson, in answer to your question. Obviously when you cut through the tile it has a rough open end. However, when you but the cut end up to the edging strip you will find it stands slightly proud of the strip but, when grouted it is hardly noticeable and you see it blends in very well.
@abbottracing666 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. I've just bought my first house and plan on tiling the kitchen with this same type of tile, in a brick formation. Some very good tips about centre lines etc which i'm sure will help me a lot! Thank you :-)
@alexe54615 жыл бұрын
wish i'd have seen this video before i started my tiling. i made the mistake of not using the pyramid method under my cooker hud. got the bottom tiled centered but worked out from there. the second row i worked from the edge to the other end of the wall. when i got to under the wall units with the tiles i was off centre by about 3mm not only that , i was left with a 3mm gap between the tile and the edging strip on one end of the wall stupid mistake but i'd never done tiling before. thanks for the video it will teach people how to do it correctly.
@dennisalvarez25184 жыл бұрын
That came out awesome. Make sure you use your safety glasses.
@aga2k37 жыл бұрын
i just got the same type tiles great video thanks for the tips
@foundationgood1237 жыл бұрын
Thanks matey -:)
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
Probably best to score the wall with a nai,l or there are specail paints etc to give the wall a seal.
@whoisme6785 жыл бұрын
I'm no tiler and don't want to be a 'wise ass' but would it be a good idea to cover the worktop to protect it. ?
@dianeiles15 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Chris, really helpful thanks 👍😃.
@scarlett52x11 жыл бұрын
Going to buy my house next year, hopefully :), my Dad's a builder, but I feel guilty asking him to do everything. At least now I can tile on my own, thats one thing off the list of annoying questions :)
@DarrenVelSatis5 жыл бұрын
I usually turn the last tile vertical like a soldier course under the cooker hood , this cooker hood is an unfortunate width, so I'm not sure if I'd have cut level with the bottom or let the tile ride up to the top of the side of the hood
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
That's great enjoy doing it, thats the key...Im sure you will do a good job :)
@mattbaker16838 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. I am using the same type of tile myself at the moment but I found that these bevelled edge tiles look crap with a cut edge against the edging strip. I am now contemplating doing the two walls around the window in a stacked fashion rather than offset as it will be a neater edge. Are half tiles available ie 100x100 bevelled edge?
@foundationgood12312 жыл бұрын
Hi anchormanrp's. thank you for the kind remarks and I am glad it helped...happy tiling. Let me know how you go on. :)
@Darwenhypnotherapy4 жыл бұрын
I need one of those grout floats - got an old rubber squeegee type,and the rubber has gone rock hard with age
@mattbaker16838 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. I am using the same type of tile myself at the moment but I found that these bevelled edge tiles look crap with a cut edge against the edging strip. I am now contemplating doing the two walls around the window in a stacked fashion rather than offset as it will be a neater edge. Are half tiles available ie 100x100 bevelled edge?
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
Yes you may, it is a little tricky but tile them in the same way without any spacers...You see a lot of victorian tiling this way!
@almostfamous16853 жыл бұрын
About to tile my kitchen tomorrow for the first time I’ve got bevelled edge tiles too. You know for the sockets do the tiles sit around it with it screwed flush to wall or on top of the tiles? I ask this because if it’s on top with the tiles being bevelled it would leave a gap for stuff to get behind the sockets. I presume you screw them to the wall and put the tiles around the socket?
@andrewsmail83074 жыл бұрын
Superbly done. Thanks for tips :)
@kreynolds11234 жыл бұрын
Behind the sink, would you use green board for the wall where the backsplash tile goes down to the countertop surface? If so, how high?
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
No need to, the corner bead does the trick and keeps it all looking the same + less work tha trying to mitre the tiles..
@cakerer4 жыл бұрын
Doing my own kitchen right now and trying to find out how to tile around the cooker hood but from watching a couple of videos that they only go up to the hood.
@andy-wi5gc4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be tiling my bathroom next wk, and the mrs chose the same tiles, tell me please with the trim around the window recesses , did you use a 3 way mitre cut or did you use tile trim corner pieces
@GWIZZ111 жыл бұрын
Why not mitre external corners
@fireblaster99614 жыл бұрын
Shame about the cut tiles below the cooker hood, yer find the Center mark before beginning but you need to lay the tiles out in case you end up with a small cut.
@kenrickarthurs8 жыл бұрын
hi Chris.....what size spacers do you use....is it 2mm or 3mm....iv'e got to do my kitchen but i dont know what size spacer i need....cheers if you could help me.......
@jfcrock37201111 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris have a ? I hate the grout lines I would like to do my kitchen with tile can you tile with no grout lines showing? When I did my bathroom floor overtime the grout lines get dirty and start looking ugly I tried cleaning them but still shows some stains on them.
@danpaz237 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just curious, what size tile trim did you use for the corners?
@jeremyroberts27823 жыл бұрын
no mention of the area between the tiles and the worktop. do you put a spacer thers and grout it as well, you look like you just put the tiles against the work top but the finish looks like there is grout. No one mentions what you do here.
@foundationgood1233 жыл бұрын
some use grout, I prefer to fill the area with silicon as it acts as a water barrier
@dannyd157211 жыл бұрын
I swear every tiling vid on here is done by Englishmen. LOL God Bless you all for helping :)
@paulseddon74938 жыл бұрын
Ive been self employed as a tiler for ten years. Ok DIY video. Not how I would do it, but if your acheiving results your personally happy with and dont have the necessary tools then this may help you.
@andy-wi5gc4 жыл бұрын
What brand of grout did you use for this job
@andytwonames4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by 'in bond' ?
@OurLucylocket8 жыл бұрын
would be great if one video showed you how to measure the tile cuts out??
@askerdanny85 жыл бұрын
What trim do you use to go into the window
@911alps8 жыл бұрын
Thanks that was really good
@outsidethepyramid8 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing your skill Chris. I previously knew nothing about tiling or kitchen design, but I'm considering tiling to the ceiling because I can't be bothered wallpapering or painting those awkward areas every few years. Is there a disadvantage to this do you think?
@foundationgood1237 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input matey yes it will be more tricky but not impossible:) ,
@supermanivalex11534 жыл бұрын
Like the way you presented it but those tiles don’t go with that kitchen.
@vicholston83908 жыл бұрын
what about a open end on the wall where the tile has been cut....how do you go about hiding the edges???
@foundationgood1238 жыл бұрын
+Vic Holston Cover with an outer edge strip!
@GWIZZ111 жыл бұрын
Why not mitre external corners ?
@eastwood9788 жыл бұрын
Buy yourself a electric tile cutter it will make the job so much easier and accurate. They start from £30 and will probably save that in less broken tiles.
@kurtwm20108 жыл бұрын
let me see if I can ask this correctly....I plan on doing the same thing, but using white beveled tile. It seems that my electric outlet cover, when placed on top of the tile will have low areas due to the bevel in each tile. Depending on what part (the bevel or flat part) of the tile borders the electrical cutout there can be spaces between the tiles and the cover plate of the electric outlets. Seems there is no way to avoid this, but it does not look professional.
@outsidethepyramid8 жыл бұрын
Seams like an obvious answer to fill those holes with grout!
@kingstonmosaics94797 жыл бұрын
very nice and helpful
@buddhudd10545 жыл бұрын
The little strip of tile beside extractor is bugging me 😯😯
@ianpardoe38794 жыл бұрын
Going to use this as there are so many videos out there. Fingers crossed it will go ok
@chrisreynolds695210 жыл бұрын
Can you grout the same day or is it best to leave it until the day after???
@foundationgood12310 жыл бұрын
Its always gonna be better left, however it depends on the conditions usually the tiles set in the grout quickly and you can grout them. Remember though you are putting pressure on the tiles as you grout and if one is not quiet set it will move? its a risk you need to decide to take or not!
@UnderBrokenWings8 жыл бұрын
What's the importance of starting from the center?
@rabbitez8 жыл бұрын
So that when you get to the edges of where you're tiling you'll have cut tiles that are the exact same width. It just makes it look symmetrical.
@motipashemusonza74334 жыл бұрын
Would anybody recommend how to clean the tiles
@daedawson7188 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, great vid! About to start my second home tile job. Similar to what you have done here! The worktop is uneven and falls 5mm under the window like yours. Is ok to tile off an uneven surface? I was going to put a level batten on the wall and tile off that then cut the last row into the work surface (if you get me). We're tiling the window sill too so wont have an overhang like yours! Great vid though and I'll be watching this on repeat at the weekend! Thanks pal!
@foundationgood1237 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input dude, yes what you are saying is correct...good luck_:)
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you, glad it was helpful :)
@DeadlyVenomKing8 жыл бұрын
Quick question is it ok to install ceramic tiles over a painted?
@stuplant66933 жыл бұрын
KZbin and its 10 adverts per video is really starting to wear thin.
@jsmcguireIII5 жыл бұрын
Sadly, I didn't have enough tiles to finish my job. It was just too fewtile.
@Bobby598 жыл бұрын
HI Chris, I am installing a countertop and then backsplash. I noticed when I place my countertop on, there is a gap towards the corner between the countertop and wall ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. I plan on using subway tile much like this video. Will this gap cause a problem? If so, how do you think I should fix it? build the wall out with mud, scribe?
@foundationgood1238 жыл бұрын
+Bobby59 Hi, sounds like something is out of square! You could use a sealing strip to cover the gap because the gap is to big for silicon alone!
@Bobby598 жыл бұрын
Do you think I should use mud to fill in the bend in the wall?
@foundationgood1238 жыл бұрын
+Bobby59 You can build it out with adhesive if it's not to deep!
@patriciamcgowan24727 жыл бұрын
Can you all me the size of the black tiles you used? Thanks so much!
@foundationgood1237 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the enquiry matey, the tiles are made from a tough ceramic and are rectangular in shape, measuring 200mm x 100mm in size. They have the traditional smooth gloss surface and chamfered bevelled edges. Hope thats helpful...
@patriciamcgowan24727 жыл бұрын
Yes Thank you Chris!
@owenk82164 жыл бұрын
Good vid!
@catchat21365 жыл бұрын
like this ceramic black one
@samysafwat6 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@solidamber8 жыл бұрын
sockets not plugs
@QSing9997 жыл бұрын
haha grouting trowel not sponge
@foundationgood12311 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, cheers matey..
@Onlythebesttracks8 жыл бұрын
All im thinking while watching this is how badly a job i would do. The tiles would be every which way. In saying that i did learn some good information so if god forbid the day ever comes i will at least have a fighting chance.
@BraxtlyTools6 жыл бұрын
Great video. But, a template tool could save you some time and give you a little more freedom in your design. Just sayin. Emmy Braxtly
@tailendcharlie8 жыл бұрын
thanks dude
@foundationgood1238 жыл бұрын
+IAN HANNON your welcome
@JoseLopez-tm1vl7 жыл бұрын
this is 21 century you forget the dinosur deat. lontimegod way you used preistoric tool is hard for work is you made money time is gold
@paulashford41553 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@foundationgood1233 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dingdongdaddy5892 жыл бұрын
I just popped in to say - prolly shoulda picked a better thumbnail. Didn’t watch video, though - I’m sure it’s great. 👍🏽
@foundationgood1232 жыл бұрын
done some years ago, things have gotten better nowadays lol
@nadianazir24439 жыл бұрын
can you come and do my kitchen ???? so many cow boy builders out ther now