The tilefather will take you thru a step by step procedure to show you how easily it is to install a Listello over any wall tile surface. It's a great way to decorate any room in your home witha minimum of cost. Scroll down and click on to view.
Now available. A step by step method designed by the Tilefather on using beautiful ceramic border tiles in any room of the home.
The molding of choice could be any of the following; plastic, metal, wood, or ceramic trims.
Preferrably the area should be smooth and flat. Contact the Tilefather if otherwise.
Although this demonstration cites a chair rail height, this method would include installations as a Valance , door and window frame, baseboard , tub surround, or any issue that requires an added touch of beauty.
Choose a molding such as a 3/8" cap, in either plastic,metal,or wood.Be sure to install as a bottom rail with cap facing upward. Fasten with nails, screws, etc:
Measure and mark amount of tiles needed to complete. Cutting is eaily done with a hand cutter.
Measure by planning ahead to avoid small cuts.
The Tilefather setting up this demo with double faced tape.
For those in rentals tape is not a bad option. However be sure to use enough!
Once the molding is secure the task is easily accomplished!
Once the molding is secure the task is easily accomplished
Once the molding is secure the task is easily accomplished
Once the molding is secure the task is easily accomplished
The top cap is slipped over the exisisting border tiles.
Wow! Think of the possibilities. Contrasting paint either bottom or top.
One could lead this pattern around doorways and windows. Baseboard could be a possible choice. Or perhaps as a room valance. You can hang a Listello anywhere!