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Tiling Quiz

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12th Grade

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Tiling Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these items are helpful, but not necessary, when tiling a bathroom wall

a saber saw

grout

toothbrush

Answer explanation

To tile a wall, you need the following items: hammer, chalk line, level, rubber gloves, tile mastic, tile grout sealer, tiles, edging caps and a paint stirring stick or old toothbrush. A saber saw with carbide blade is helpful but not necessary.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the condition of the bathroom wall be before you tile it?

freshly painted

new

smooth

Answer explanation

Before beginning to tile, you should make sure the wall is smooth and free of loose plaster, dust or peeling paint.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is a primer necessary?

When the paint is old or peeling.

If the plaster is new or on unfinished drywall.

If the bathroom will have lots of traffic, as added protection from moisture.

Answer explanation

A primer may be necessary on new plaster or unfinished drywall. Check the instructions on the mastic.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which wall should you start at?

The wall which contains the faucet.

The wall adjacent to the faucet.

The wall opposite the faucet.

Answer explanation

You should start tiling on the back wall, the wall opposite the bathtub's faucet.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how much does the bathtub need to be uneven to make it necessary to adjust the first row of tiles?

1/8 inch

1/4 inch

1/2 inch

Answer explanation

If the bathtub is higher on one side by more than 1/8 of an inch (3 mm), you should adjust the starter row of tiles accordingly.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instrument should you use for exact measurements when drawing lines on the bathroom wall?

a ruler

a level

a chalk line

Answer explanation

You use a level when drawing a vertical line on the outer edge of the wall as far up as you want the tiles to reach.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tile will need to be cut?

the tile next to the corner

the tile on the outer edge

the tiles on the starter row

Answer explanation

The tile next to the corner of the wall will have to be cut to fit into whatever little space if left. Adjust the tiles to that no less than half a tile will need to be trimmed.

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