How to Overcome Four Obstacles When Installing Running Bond Subway Tile

Running bond patterns are less tolerant of variances in walls, so don't trust the math, trust the level
Nov. 25, 2015
A demonstration of the running bond pattern of tile in a tub/shower, a pattern which is used for subway tile and similar styles. I'll show you how to handle walls that are out of plumb or out of square with this tile pattern. I'll also demonstrate the "ledger" technique to start the first rows. Update: This video answers several questions about backerboard installation: https://youtu.be/FYSZQp-Y_kI Don't miss these tile related videos either: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psf9cnYoVts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4826jtz1QYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKL0bx3pxNA

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