Newbie: Installing ceramic tile?

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Hi everyone!This is my first post in the group and I hope it won't be my last.  I just ordered myself the "New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual" from Readers Digest because of all the great comments I read about it and because it was strongly recommended by a friend of mine.  Can't wait to see what's in there!I am the recent owner of a duplex and I have a bunch of work to do in the upper appartment starting this saturday, for the upcomming two weeks.  Among many other things, I will need to install ceramic tiles on the floor for the first time.I'd like to know if there's a good website that will teach me what to do exactly.  I don't know if that's included in the book I just ordered, but I will not be getting it in time for the job.  If you have tips for me, don't hesitate to share them!Thanks folks!Carl

Don · Accepted Answer

Have you got a Home Depot nearby?  If so, they have classes oninstalling tile.  Much better than a book or website.Don

Carl Mercier · Answer

Don,The nearest Home Depot is about 1 hour and a half from here (I'm in Canada, not as many HD than in the US).  So basically, attending a class at HD is not possible for me (although it would be great!)Thanks!CarlD

dadiOH · Answer

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Jennifer · Answer

I liked the HomeTime DIY guide here: also had a bunch of books and read some other sites, but HomeTime was my favorite.Good luck :)--Jennifer

Doug Kanter · Answer

I'd look in the Yellow Pages under "tile" or "floors", and find a place thatsells tile and the necessary tools & materials. I've been to two tilespecialty stores over the years. In both cases, they were staffed by peoplewho were enthusiasts about that specialty. I ended up NOT doing the projectsI was thinking of, but the people I visited still provided some greatadvice."Carl Mercier"  wrote inmessage news:uo9yc.48321$

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