Removing the wall exposed a section of
floor with no tile or hardwood, so some patchwork was needed. This involved
removing a row  of existing tile that had
been cut to fit against the old wall and replacing them with full-sized tiles,
as well as installing a wood transition.

1)  
Put on safety glasses before
removing the old tile.

2)  
Load an angle grinder with a
diamond tipped blade or a standard masonry blade, and use it to cut out the
grout line bordering the tiles to be removed. This will help protect the rest
of the floor when you’re chipping out the neighbouring tiles.

3)  
Use a cold chisel and hammer to
break out the tiles that need removal and to scrape the tile adhesive from the
subfloor.

4)  
Mix concrete mortar with enough
water to produce the consistency of cake frosting, meaning that it will hold
peaks and valleys.

5)  
Use a notched tile trowel to
spread mortar onto the subfloor.

6)  
Use a hand tile trowel to ‘butter’
the tiles with additional mortar to account for any unevenness in the tiles,
especially if they’re handmade. Then lay the tiles into position on the floor.

7)  
Use a rented wet saw to cut
tiles as needed.

8)  
After the mortar has cured for
the time recommended on the bag, mix up a batch of grout. Use rubber gloves and
a sponge float to apply the grout between the tiles. Use plenty of grout, and
press it into the gaps and firmly and thoroughly.

9)  
Wipe away the excess grout with
a clean sponge and water.

10) 
Purchase wood thresholds, and
before installing them, apply wood stain to match them with the existing floor
colour.

11) 
Once the transitions are dry,
cut them to fit and use 2-inch finish nails and either a trim nailer or a
hammer and nail set to fasten them in place. Locate a nail every 12 inches or
so, and be sure to nail into the wood only, and not into the adjacent tile.