How Do You Install Tile Around A Glass Block Window?
Installing tiles can give any area of your home a fresh, modern and clean look. Inspect the wall surface that you are planning to tile. If the surface is not smooth or is otherwise damaged, you need to address these issues first. Most of the tiles available for this project range from 4 to 6 square inches. Styles and textures vary. Plan for 1 full day to apply your tile, and 3 or 4 days for the tiles to set completely. Keep the area as dry as possible during this time. Determine how many tiles you need to buy. Measure the width and height of the area to be tiled. Divide this number by the size of the tiles. Add 10 percent of this number to your total as extra tiles. The reason for this is twofold: you will need to cut some tiles for the corners or as edge fillers to complete some rows and to replace tiles that are chipped, dropped or improperly measured. You may also need to have replacement tiles if one or two become damaged over time. Tile styles change often and you may be unable to
