this should be pretty simple - Ive got a HUGE image (72" x 96") and want to print it. Thats going to be REAL expensive to print as one piece so i was hoping to find some software that would chop it into many 8x10" pieces that I can then print in a standard printer. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by nihlton on Nov 20, 2009 - 13 answers

There is a tacky (as in sticky) film on top of my newly installed tile floor. Help me make it go away! (the tacky film, not the tile floor, mind you) [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Oct 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Need help with talavera tile installation on oil impregnated plywood. [more inside]
posted by leafwoman on Oct 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Custom Settlers of Catan Tileset! Help me find (or make) the perfect hexagonal tile for Settlers [more inside]
posted by comradestu on Sep 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Flooring-filter: Talk to me about linoleum in general, and Marmoleum brand linoleum in particular. Is it nice? Is it DIY-able? What should I know before choosing it for our kitchen? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Bathroom DIY Filter: Tiling our one full bathroom. Is it okay to do one wall of tile, cover it with plastic, and take a shower? It's really the only way I see of doing this and having a normal life in the process. Or we're gonna be some stinky people. [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead on May 27, 2009 - 12 answers

Need to clean dried cat piss and litter off of a tile floor [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2009 - 17 answers

Help me find a table-top sliding tile game from the 70s involving connecting "pipes." [more inside]
posted by rleamon on Apr 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Can I lay tile over (real) linoleum? Maybe I should prime the existing floor first? [more inside]
posted by and hosted from Uranus on Apr 6, 2009 - 14 answers

What kind of travertine is this? We found photos of two floors that we really like, but haven't been able to find anyone selling something quite like it. We're pretty sure it's travertine, but the color and color variations are moderately different than anything I've seen at a store or online. Floor 1 | Floor 2 | another shot of floor 2
posted by jewzilla on Dec 21, 2008 - 5 answers

How can I easily tile my windows in OS X like I do in MS Windows? [more inside]
posted by creeront on Dec 12, 2008 - 7 answers

My mosaic tile floor is crumbling. I suspect its because the floor gives a little under weight. If I repair it, will the same thing happen again? Or, what else could I do to avoid giving up on it completely? [more inside]
posted by nzydarkxj on Dec 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Floor scrubber, or WHAT [more inside]
posted by raildr on Oct 18, 2008 - 7 answers

I recently ripped up ceramic tiles from a patch of hardwood floor - what's the best way to remove the remaining glue and debris without harming the wood itself? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice on Oct 6, 2008 - 12 answers

My lovely wife managed to rip out our soap dish from the shower wall. Pictures of it and her (not looking half as guilty as she should) after the break. [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Sep 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Can I use this tile with a variety of colors, or am I limited to neutral tans? [more inside]
posted by kristymcj on Sep 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Asbestos exposure and asbestos tile removal...did I screw up and what is my next step? [more inside]
posted by sirhensley on Sep 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Should I choose ceramic tile or wood floors? Is it weird to have the same tile floor throughout the entire house? [more inside]
posted by kristymcj on Aug 12, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I cheaply patch ceramic bathroom wall tiles which are coming off? [more inside]
posted by moz on Jul 27, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a glass-top wood coffee table with a broken glass top. Instead of replacing the glass, I'd like to turn it into a tile top coffee table. Since the glass is broken, what kind of backing should I glue the tiles to? [more inside]
posted by melissa on Jul 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Need creative ideas for inexpensive flooring in a playroom/rec room. Our budget is next to nothing. [more inside]
posted by missuswayne on Jun 26, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for some way to find (or at least ask google) about an oddly-shaped ceramic tile I recently saw. [more inside]
posted by sluggo on Mar 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Should I put a natural slate floor in my kitchen, or use some other kind of tile?
posted by mtstover on Mar 24, 2008 - 19 answers

Modern/contemporary bathroom refurb ideas? [more inside]
posted by bakertim on Jan 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Illustrator CS3 Filter: Process recommendations for a novice Adobe Illustrator user on building/using a "tile-set" (like you'd see in a 2d video-game) in AICS3... [more inside]
posted by joe_from_accounting on Dec 19, 2007 - 6 answers

I am thinking of doing a tile mosaic on the floor of a bathroom, something like one of these, " by Cilla Ramnek, and I need some tips. [more inside]
posted by foxinthesnow on Oct 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Help me find this color and style of tile for a bathroom! [more inside]
posted by adi on Oct 5, 2007 - 13 answers

I chipped a bathroom wall tile while drilling a hole in it. The chipped bit came off the surface of the tile quite cleanly and I want to re-attach it. What adhesive should I use?
posted by DZ-015 on Oct 4, 2007 - 8 answers

Tiling emergency: I have no idea how to glue this specialty tile on my shower wall [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Sep 29, 2007 - 3 answers

I am regrouting my basement bathroom tile, and as I look down at the sandy mess at my feet, I am wondering how to clean it! [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Aug 1, 2007 - 8 answers

What are the pros and cons of tile versus carpeting for rental apartments? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 1, 2007 - 33 answers

How do I replace a shower/tub faucet? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Jul 7, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I sound-insulate my rental apartment's hollow metal door and bare entrance hallway? They're amplifying the already loud noises in the common hallway outside. [more inside]
posted by lorimer on Mar 31, 2007 - 10 answers

DIY.filter: I have a converted attic with acoustical tiles attached to the ceiling. Does anyone have any thoughts on mudding over them or covering them up with something to update the look? [more inside]
posted by retro88 on Oct 9, 2006 - 11 answers

Carpet Tile users/owners: I need advice - Which style of Flor has the thickest pile/nicest feel? It will be used in my living room. [more inside]
posted by somethingclever on Aug 27, 2006 - 3 answers

Dealing with "permanent" artwork from the former homeowner: Is there an easy way to replace just a few tiles in a shower? What about some of the more "creative" concrete work? [more inside]
posted by MysticMCJ on Jun 20, 2006 - 9 answers

Where could I sell vintage bathroom fixtures and tile? [more inside]
posted by Loto on May 13, 2006 - 6 answers

What is a good, realistic tile cleaning regimen? Method, frequency, and implements... [more inside]
posted by bryanboyer on Apr 14, 2006 - 4 answers

Shower tile question. [more inside]
posted by machaus on Feb 1, 2006 - 6 answers

Bathroom remodeling - which comes first? Tile, toilet, floor tile, sink, tub? Also we have a non-standard sized tub area (damn do-it-yourselfers built this house). [more inside]
posted by mojabunni on Jan 26, 2006 - 8 answers

How can I get a Penrose tiling installed on my bathroom floor? Would Penrose sue me if I did it myself? And where the heck can you buy the tiles from? [more inside]
posted by sandking on Jul 19, 2005 - 12 answers

Anyone know a good source of tiled wallpaper backgrounds for a computer desktop? [more inside]
posted by BigPicnic on Jul 11, 2005 - 11 answers

Can you lay Pergo over concrete? We are negotiating with a builder to buy a house he's built. The negotiations revolve around what kind of flooring he will install. There's a family room with a concrete floor in the lowest level of the house, and we'd like to have Pergo on the floor. the room has a door to the back yard, and we figure laminate is the most durable, comfortable compromise.

The builder doesn't think you can lay Pergo on concrete, and is pushing carpet. We don't want the maintenance burden of carpet next to an outside door. Tile would be too cold. All the web sources say if you put down a vapor barrier first, Pergo is OK. Anyone have experience with Pergo on concrete?
posted by Kirth Gerson on Feb 14, 2005 - 14 answers

Can anyone share any info on Edge Precizion Tile flooring? I'm considering it for a DIY kitchen, but have been reading some horror stories online from untrusted sources. (yes, I trust the opinions of my mefi pals!!)
posted by archimago on Aug 6, 2004 - 5 answers