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Old 02-04-2013, 05:49 PM   #1
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how to get a start a straight line for tiling


How can I get my firt straight line to use for my first row of tile when I have nothing straight in the bathroom?

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Old 02-04-2013, 05:56 PM   #2
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how to get a start a straight line for tiling


Walls or floor?

Typically a chalk line is used to snap a straight line down the center of the room----then a measurement is made of the tile --plus one grout line-(actually two tiles and two grout lines-) and that measurement is used to make a line near the wall---

If the second line is 1/2 of a tile or larger--you are good in that direction---

If it is less than 1/2 of a tile---move the center line over by 1/2 tile and use that line to measure over towards the wall----

Once that line is complete---repeat the process in the other direction---

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