The wood will be thicker 5/8" thick and cut down to the size of the guide.
How can I adhere wood to the glazed side of ceramic tile?
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I have a sliding door guide that needs to be raised to the height of the bottom of the sliding door by a piece of wood. The guide on top of wood that is then placed on ceramic tile. I could screw the wood in the floor but it is ceramic tile on top of cement foundation and I am afraid that the ceramic tile will crack from drilling. Is there any way I can glue the wood to the glazed side of the ceramic tile so I don't have to drill through the tile and into the cement? I may screw the guide to the wood for more strength. The piece of wood would also be supported against the baseboard on the inside of the door. I have included pictures of the guide and placement. HELP.
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William
on Mar 09, 2017
Any all purose adhesive will work. Locktite, Gorilla glue, Liquid Nails, etc But with the constant movement of the door it may not hold for long. I advise getting a creamic tile drill bit and drilling a hole through the tile using the guide as a template. Then you could even use a longer screw for strength.http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Power-Tool-Accessories-Drill-Bits/Ceramic-Tile/N-5yc1vZc248Z1z0mzpv -
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Adrian Manning
on Mar 10, 2017
do not use a hammer drill , on the drill , it will break all the tile , just drill it ,use a glass drill bit first . -
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Yom20985858
on Mar 11, 2017
IF YOU HAVE AN ANGLE GRINDER OR SANDER. USE W/D SANDPAPER OR DISC. TAKE THE GLOSS OFF.OR AN ETCHING PRODUCT? -
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Yom20985858
on Mar 11, 2017
YOUR WELCOME. IS THERE CEMENT UNDER THE CARPET ALSO? MAYBE CUT THE WOOD LONGER TO EXTEND OVER TO WHERE IT CAN BE SCREWED ONTO SOMETHING LIKE THE WALL. MAYBE A BRACKET OF SOME TYPE OR GRIND UNDER THE WALL A BIT TO STREGTHEN IT. PLAY WITH IT. LOTS OF OPTIONS. -
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Ron Costella
on Mar 12, 2017
I'd use Gorilla Glue, the gel version. It's strong and has worked for me in many cases. You may want to use it along with a short screw to attach the door guide. With my luck I'm sure that I would not be trying to drill in your case. Good Luck! -
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Brian Rayl
on Mar 12, 2017
Use a good 2 part epoxy. You'll find it near the gorilla glue. It should say on the package if its suitable for tile. -
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Suzann
on Mar 12, 2017
Thank you, I am going shopping tomorrow so I will check on it.
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Tony
on Mar 13, 2017
drill a hole through the wall side of the guides upright and screw the guide to the baseblard. -
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Suzann
on Mar 13, 2017
Thank you Tpink. That is close to what I decided to do but with L brackets screwed into the bottom of the board and into the baseboard/stud of the wall. That should be sturdy enough.
William
on Mar 09, 2017
Adrian Manning
on Mar 10, 2017
Yom20985858
on Mar 11, 2017
Ron Costella
on Mar 12, 2017
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