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Echo Your Appliances With Sleek And Elegant Stainless Steel Backsplash Tiles

A tile backsplash although not very large in size, is an area which if used properly can have a huge impact on a room.   While a backsplash does need to function as a protective barrier between your...

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Concrete Tiles: A Quick Fact Sheet On An Amazing Tile

“Concrete tiles? Are you sure?”  This is the reaction of most homeowners when they hear the word tile and concrete together for the first time.  While many roofers associate concrete with concrete...

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How To Estimate How Many Tiles You Need Quickly And Easily Without A Tile...

When purchasing wall or floor tiles, many people use a tile calculator program.  However, not only do you not need one, its smarter for you to know how to estimate how many boxes of tile you will need...

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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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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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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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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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Tile Trowels To Get The Job Done Right

Trowels are a necessity for completing all tiling projects.  But of course you will have to make sure you have the right one for the job at hand to make sure it is a success. So here’s what you need...

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Caulk For Tile Projects

In the main body of a tile installation grout is used in-between the tiles.  However different materials naturally expand, contract, and move. These processes can cause tile grout to crack or even...

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