I need help with tiling in front of my fireplace. There was uneven concrete under old tile that eroded as I removed the tile. I got the floor for the most part level and have run intoo a problem. Levelling the floor ended up with the floor even with the hardwood flooring surrounding the tile area. Therefore, when I lay the tile, the ties will be about 1/4-1/2 inches above the hardwood. I plan on having the hardwood floor carpeted. should I frame in the tile or leave it exposed and have the carpet cover the tile's edges? I am new at this. I layed tile in my kitchen and it came out nice. Here, I am unsure. I need help fast. Also, if I frame in the tile, do I leave a 1/4 inch gap for expansion or not. i am lost here.
I need help !?!
- Thread starter beng
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If you leave the cut edge of the carpet lying on the tiles it will fray. That's if somebody doesn't catch their foot in it first! You need framing. If these are ceramic tiles on a concrete slab they won't move. I would leave a grout sized gap between the tiles and the wooden frame then grout it. If you're going to varnish the frame (and this would be a good idea) do it before you lay the tiles.
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