retiling

Redoing bathroom floor

Retiling is the process of replacing or installing new tiles, typically on a floor, wall, roof, or other surface: We're retiling the bathroom next month.

The term applies whether you're replacing damaged tiles or completely redoing a tiled surface.

materials

ceramic

Fired clay material

slate · travertine · terracotta · mosaic · subway · quarry · glass · encaustic · grout · mortar

design

pattern

Recurring arrangement or template

basketweave · pinwheel · grid · diagonal · staggered · colorway · contrast · border · accent · medallion

process

demolition

Deliberate structural destruction

cutting · setting · grouting · sealing · leveling · waterproofing · installation · preparation · scoring · snapping

areas

bathroom

Room for hygiene

floor · wall · countertop · splashback · entryway · patio · pool deck · fireplace surround · laundry room · mudroom

repair

cracked

Having surface fractures

replacement · patching · regrouting · matching · restoration · water damage · mold · mildew · leak · lifting

tools

trowel

Flat blade for spreading

nippers · float · spacers · level · rubber mallet · knee pads · angle grinder · bucket · mixing paddle

Categories
Opposites
flooring/surface renovation method

retilingcarpeting

Installed floor textile

painting · hardwood flooring · wallpapering · vinyl flooring · epoxy coating

CONSTRUCTION vs. DEMOLITION

retilingdemolition

Deliberate structural destruction

stripping · gutting

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G