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1. How to Choose the Right Tile Trowel

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   FromRon Hazelton's Housecalls - Projects & Tips

   When it comes to setting tile, be sure to choose the right trowel for the job. Tile mortar trowels have notched edges.  When held at an angle and passed over the mortar bed, they leave uniform rows or ridges that collapse when the tile is set in place, ensuring that the mortar makes uniform contact ...
2. How to Fit Tile Around Door Casings and Jambs

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   FromRon Hazelton's Housecalls - Projects & Tips

   The best way to fit ceramic tile around a door casing and jamb is to undercut the wood and then slip the tile underneath. Place some cardboard on the floor to represent the thickness of the mortar that will eventually be on the backside of the tile.  Put a piece of tile on top of the cardboard ...
3. Faux Exposed-Brick Wall with Cement Coloring

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   FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - home-renovation - featured

   This way how I made my cheap-ugly mason-block wall looks a little nicer: make it look like exposed brick wall This is part of a front fencing wall of the house, so it's really seen by neighbors and whoever passes by.. Plus the mortar blocks that was used is a locally made, which means it's really ...
4. Veneer Brick Walls - Bob Vila's Blogs

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   FromBobVila.com

   Brick has a timeless appearance and requires little maintenance, making it a popular material for many applications. Veneer brick walls rest atop masonry sills; behind the veneer is an air space that allows moisture to vent.