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The Top 10 Subway Tile Ideas
A Quick History: Stemming from the early 1900’s, these tiles as their name implies became popular from their use in the New York City subway system . Hallmarked by their long rectangular shape, yet...
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Larger Tiles Tend To Make A Small Room Appear Bigger!
There are many tricks used by interior designers, builders, and contractors that can really effect the way a room is viewed. And while most homeowners don’t know about them, they are simple enough to...
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Tile Adhesive: Everything You Need To Know!
What is Tile Adhesive? A tile adhesive is the substance used to hold the tiles to the setting bed. Typically there are 2 major types: organic mastics and thinset adhesives. Organic mastics are made...
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Tiling Tips that Can Save You Time, Money, And Effort!
When purchasing, laying, or working with tiles, a little good advice can go a long way. Most mistakes that cause you to lose time, money, and effort are easily avoidable. Here are some tips that...
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Bring New Life To Your Tile Grout With Grout Colorant
As your tile floor, wall, or countertop ages it’s inevitable that at some point its grout will become stained or discolored to the point that no amount of scrubbing or cleaning will help. Light or...
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Deck Tiles: An Easy and Inexpensive DIY Option
A new deck or patio can be not only be a very time consuming project but also an expensive one as well. A much more convenient and inexpensive option are deck tiles. Made from a variety of great...
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Wall Tiles: Your Complete Guide
The Basics Thin and lightweight, wall tiles are most often found in 4” x 4” with the largest being 6” x 6” in size and shouldn’t be more than ¼” thick. Because wall tiles don’t have to perform the...
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Ten Interior Design Tips to Get Perfect Subway Tile Style
Reposted with permission from The Moregeous Blog One of the most popular blog posts I’ve ever written was on subway or metro tiles and it’s safe to say they’re pretty much everywhere, in every cool...
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Tile Grout: The All-In-One Guide On How To Grout Tile and Clean Tile Grout
The joints (spaces) in-between tiles need to be protected so that moisture does not get into the backing of the tiles causing damage and ultimately the tiles having to be replaced. This could mean...
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Discover The Beauty Of White Tiles
With so many choices when it comes to tile it’s easy to forget about the basics. You don’t need extravagant colors to get extraordinary results. White tile gives you all you need to make the most of...
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Six Wet Room Tile Design Tips
A wet room is a completely waterproof shower room that offers a more stylish and contemporary alternative to a traditional bathroom. They can be installed in virtually any home and are fantastic for...
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The Best Practices For Dealing With Cracked Tiles And Joints
Adding tile to your home is always a smart decision and one that will add to its looks and function. However sometimes problems may arise after the job has been completed. Without a doubt two of the...
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Water Stains: A Sign Your Tile Installation May Have A Problem
There are a few clues that can help to show you that your tiling project may have a problem. Water stains in particular can be a dead giveaway that tiles which have been installed in a wet area like a...
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Marble Tiles For Unmatched Elegance
Of all tile materials marble is the one most associated with luxurious living. It portrays an upscale look in a manner which is not just attractive, but more accurately can be described as stunningly...
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A Tile Cutter Makes Cutting A Snap
Just about all tile installations will require cutting. However, you don’t necessarily need to purchase a tile saw if you will be completing the project yourself. For jobs which won’t demand an...
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Tile Nippers A Must Have Tool For Every Project
Every tile setting kit needs a pair of nippers. These basic hand tools are a necessity since virtually every project will need at least a few simple curved cuts. When you need to accommodate things...
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How To Touch Up Your Tile On A Dime
Chipped and cracked tiles can be a major eyesore. They not only take away from the look of your installation but from the room as a whole. However, often times you can get away without having to...
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A Quick Glossary Of Tile Terms
There can be a lot of new terms that come up when purchasing or planning to install tile in your home. So we’ve compiled a quick list of some of the most commonly used and asked about along with their...
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Your Basic Tile Safety Kit
When working on any kind of home improvement project safety should always be taken seriously and with tile it is no different. This should be the case regardless of how big or small the job. In fact...
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Choosing Your Tile Color
The tile color you choose is one of the most important decisions you can make for your project. It can make a huge difference in how your home looks and feels and can even be a factor if there comes a...
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