When installing tile, it’s important you select the appropriate thinset (or mortar) for the job. Using the correct thinset will not only add strength to your installation, but also add on years of life. Unfortunately, picking the right setting material isn’t always an easy job. Generally, there are three different types of mortar you can […]

When it comes to tile installation, you’ll have the same general list of tools for most projects. This list includes a mixer, tile cutters, trowels, and grout floats. While the list of tile installation tools may be rather basic, determining the specificities of each tile installation tool for your particular tiling job can be a […]

Unless you tile and grout a room in your home that you never plan on using, your grout will eventually get dirty. Dirty grout is rather unsightly, and detracts from your tile work, so keeping it clean is often a priority in most homes. Life is busy and unpredictable, and keeping up with a daily […]

Tile spacers are small pieces of plastic or rubber that allow you to achieve consistent spacing between your tiles when installing a floor or wall, guaranteeing your grout lines are even. Tile spacers come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, and help to make your finished product look incredibly professional. Types of Tile […]

When installing tile there are a variety of different adhesives you can use. You can use mastic (a latex or solvent based adhesive that cures through evaporation), thinset (a combination of sand, Portland cement, lime, and other materials that are then mixed with water) and epoxy (a glue that cures through chemical interaction.) Thinset is […]

Whether you’re new to professional tiling or you’ve been in the industry for years, it’s always a good idea to brush up on the most common practices. In this blog post we’re addressing bathroom tile installation. We’ll talk all things bathroom flooring to ensure you’re up to speed on all the latest methods. Here’s the […]

Ceramic tile shower seats are great additions to showers, and can be a true focal piece. People use them for stability, to display decorative toiletries, and to make showering habits easier, like shaving your legs. Tile Shower benches can be installed along the length of a wall or in the corner, whichever is preferable, and […]

When it’s time to cut tile, you may ask yourself what the best tile cutter is – a pull tile cutter or a push tile cutter? To help you make that decision, we’ve put together a list of advantages and disadvantages of each. Here they are: Push Tile Cutter Advantages: The pulse and the arm […]

When installing tile, you need to have the right tools in order to do the best job. But, with so many different tile types, sizes, and installation areas it can be difficult to determine all of the proper tile installation tools needed for your specific job. Some jobs require special saws, while others require no […]

As a company founded with the mission to provide contractors with quality products and responsive service, Tile Pro Depot wants to dedicate our first blog to the “Voice of Tile Contractors”, the National Tile Contractors Association. The NTCA is a leader in pulling together different industry players including contractors, distributors, and manufacturers to forge consensus […]