If you are a professional, you would usually be expected to know the meaning and implication of the different terms you use. But there are a large number of laymen who do not know the true meaning of terms. Let us take the example of construction in general, or tile work in particular. Grout and […]

When your house is being renovated completely or a new house is being constructed, the work is usually undertaken by professional contractors. But when you need something small to be done, like tiling a smallish patch on your bathroom wall, then you might want to go DIY. You can save on the contractor fees, and […]

This will be a short blog, so if you have begun reading this, we assume you already know what grouting is, and are more interested in hearing about some handy tips and tricks about installing and grouting tile. So, let us skip the definitions, and cut straight to the chase. Here are the top ten […]

When you use grout during your tile installation, there are three primary benefits you get. The interior surface is made water resistant with the application of grout between adjacent tiles. As a result, the damage or discoloration of the tiles gets ruled out. Second, the use of grout helps to keep out mold and mildew, […]

What is lippage? When there is a variance in the height of two adjoining tiles, it is referred to as lippage.  The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines this as the ‘differences in elevation between edges of adjacent tile modules’. This definition is listed in Section 4.3.7 of the ANSI Standard A108.02. Why does lippage […]

When you are laying tiles on any part of your house, shop, or office, you must know that the tiles come in standard sizes, packed in boxes. But the same size of tile might not be the right fit in every part of the tile installation area. It is often required to cut the standard […]

What is Travertine tile? The name Travertine is derived from an the Italian word called travertine. This is an amalgamation of the Italian town of Tivoli, and the Latin word Tibur, probably due to the large travertine quarries still found around Tivoli. The word travertine refers to a type of limestone which is found near […]

When you are having your house newly constructed, or a new room constructed in your house as part of its extension, then the contractor would usually take care of all aspects of it, including the laying of tiles. But if you are carrying out DIY repairs or trying to lay tiles on a specific part […]