How to Build your own DIY Shower (that won’t leak!)
You can build your own shower to your exact specifications; you just have to ask the right questions first.
Glorious Green Tiles
Green evokes nature, life, and freshness. It can help a sterile environment feel a little more natural and soothing, or brighten up a room like a ray of sunshine on a spring day. Which shade of green is right for your design?
What’s the Best Countertop Finish for You?
Which finish is best for your design: polished, honed, or leather? There are pros and cons to each finish.
What Size Grout Line?
What’s the thinnest grout line you can use with your tile? Do you need a wider grout line? How do different grout line sizes change the look of your tile?
Big Tiles on Your Shower Pan
Do you hate grout? Do you want a clean, modern look for your shower? Consider using large tiles on your shower pan! With the right tileable pan and the right tile, your shower base can have minimal grout lines and maximum style.
Tile Underlayments: What Should I Use Under my Tiles?
Having the world’s best tile is meaningless if you don’t install it properly. Choosing the right underlayment will protect your investment for life.
Let’s Talk about Edge Trim
What is the best trim option for your tile? Bullnose, quarter rounds, pencil liners, or Schluter profiles? Check out these examples to see which is right for you.
Get Perfectly Level Floors with Tuscan Seam Clips
Uneven tiles are unsightly and dangerous. This is the easiest way to get perfect floors every time.
Using Pebble Mosaics in Tile Designs
You can use pebbles almost anywhere! Choose the right color and shape for your design, and install them perfectly with our helpful tips.
Patterns & Layout
So you've picked the perfect tile... but how are you going to lay it out? By using an interesting pattern or layout technique, you can elevate your design, polish your space, and add to the resale value of your home.
Remodeling a Kitchen
Our tips and design ideas for kitchen remodels. How to choose the perfect tile floor, backsplash, countertops for your lifestyle and tastes.
Things to Bring When You Visit a Tile Showroom
When you walk into any store looking for material for a new project, there are a number of things you can bring with you to make the process much easier and less stressful.
Aging in Place: Bathroom Design for Your Future
There are numerous ways you can plan for your future, and a bathroom remodel that considers your future needs is high on the list. Don't let your future health and well-being suffer as a result of a lackluster bathroom remodel.
What Size Should a Doorless Shower Be?
Find the perfect balance between a modern, open bathroom and keeping water from escaping your shower.
Tile & Countertops for Exterior Spaces
Outside spaces come with their own special considerations, outlined here in our in-depth article.
Hot Pots on Countertops
Can you set hot pots or prepare food directly on your countertops? We cover several different countertop materials and what you can and cannot do to them.
Porcelain Tiles That Look Like Wood!
More durable than hardwood, vinyl or laminate, porcelain and ceramic tiles that look like wood are as popular as ever!
Porcelain vs. Ceramic
What’s the difference between porcelain and ceramic? Where can you use one, but not the other?
$1, $5, and $10 Tiles: What's the Difference?
Do you always get what you pay for with tile? We break down the many reasons why some tiles cost ten times more than other tiles.
Choosing a Grout Color
While it’s usually the last choice made on a tile project, grout is a very important consideration. It can change the entire look of your tile, making it appear lighter or darker, busier or calmer.