A tile floor consists of three layers -the subfloor, the underlayment, and the surface tile. Tile underlayment is crucial to prevent cracks on the slab that can transfer to tiles you have just installed. Why should you consider underlayment options for floor tiles? To provide more rigidity for a tile installation. To prevent subfloor cracks […]

What is the best choice for shower wall tile – mortar or adhesive? Are you confused in deciding between mortar or adhesive for shower wall tile? Well, cement mortar is the conventional mix popular in attaching tiles to the drywall and floorings in wet areas. However, with the advancement of the building process, many other options […]

Guide to installing shower drain – DIY help! Installing a shower drain is an important task. You can either do it yourself (if you have plumbing know-how) or can check with the professionals to get a perfect linear drain shower pan on a concrete floor. A shower drain is an outlet that keeps the floor […]

Get shining and fresh-looking grouts and tiles with the right cleaning solution You must know there are different types of tile grout cleaners available in the market. What is more important to know is which grout cleaner will suit your tile floors? Whether it is a newly installed tile flooring in the kitchen or the […]

Grouts formulated especially for porcelain and glass tiles are the top sellers in the market right now, given the sharp uptick in these kinds of tiling in homes and offices. Among the products that top this list is the Spectralock Pro Premium Grout. A grout concocted for stone, ceramic, and glass tile, this product is […]

Tile Lippage and Ways to Prevent It  Tile lippage is undoubtedly one of the worst problems with tile installation and is, unfortunately, one of the most common ones. You may think that you can ignore a slight unevenness during installation, but that can lead to significant problems in the future. So how to prevent lippage when […]

The Benefits of Epoxy Grout and Its Disadvantages  Everybody loves a fine mosaic tile, but the prospect of scrubbing the grout in between is too intimidating to encourage the love for mosaic. But don’t give up already. There is always more than what meets the eye. We are living in the 21st century, and that […]

Epoxy grout has become an increasingly popular alternative to the regular cement grout that is now fast fading from the market. Builders are showing a clear favorability towards this new product over its older cousin. So, what exactly is causing this shift, and what’s the reason epoxy grout is becoming a staple in tiling? Let’s […]

A professional tile cutter is a tile installer’s best mate. It is what gives him the power to make tiles break to their precise requirements. So, if you have a tiling project at hand that you have every intent to slay, get your hands on a tile cutter. Tiling turns out that in itself is […]

The key to removing caulk from tile is patience. You will hear people say that “removing caulk is removing grout” all the time. However, that is partly true. The caulk is not always flexible, and on its way out, take the grout with it. But let’s not complicate it unnecessarily. Removing caulk from the tile […]