You’ve just finished a tile installation in a kitchen or bathroom after long hours of tiling and grouting to perfectly place each piece together. The grout has finally dried, and it’s time to admire your work. But after a few weeks of use, the tile and grout both look dull, lackluster, and dirty. Regular mopping […]

Tile and stone floors are beautiful, yet when the weather is cold outside, cool tile or stone on bare feet isn’t an ideal feeling first thing in the morning. To remedy this, a floor warming kit is a great way to add a luxurious comfort to your client’s home. No matter how chilly it is […]

What is a latex additive for mortar? A latex additive for mortar is a type of polymer emulsion that is added to cement-based mortars to increase their adhesive strength, durability, and flexibility. It enhances the mortar’s bond to the substrate and reduces the risk of cracking, chipping, or peeling. What are the benefits of using […]

As a tile installation technician, you already know the purpose of thinset. In the simplest terms, it’s the glue that sticks all the tile together and in place. However, thinset isn’t one size fits all. Some thinsets are modified while others are unmodified. So, what’s the difference? Unmodified thinset, also known as dry-set mortar, is […]

No matter how much experience you have, it’s always important to stay on top of the latest techniques in the tile installation field. Today, we’re talking about grout installation. Here’s the latest on installing grout: Prepare the Work Area Before installing any grout, it’s important to make sure the work area is clean. Vacuum away […]

Tile is often installed in high traffic areas, like bathrooms and kitchens, so it will require regular cleaning. However, regular mopping and standard tile and grout cleaners often don’t do the trick. When dirt and grime settle deep into tile and grout over time, it can lead to lackluster and dull looking tiles, as well […]

Installing a perfect tile floor is hard work, so you’re going to want to ensure it’s properly waterproofed. Effectively waterproofing the floor will preserve your handiwork and allow the floor to last for many years with proper maintenance. When it comes to floor waterproofing, there are a handful of different approaches you can take to […]

Utilizing a floor tile leveling system when installing a tile floor is a foolproof way to ensure your final product is installed appropriately. A tile leveling system guarantees that the tile is set without any lippage – meaning there will not be any differences in elevation between the edges of each piece of adjacent tile. […]

Installing tile over a full-mud floor is a rarity these days. It’s expensive, time consuming, and quite frankly out of date. The most common tile installation method nowadays involves setting tile over concrete backerboard or a plywood underlayment with thinset, however this method can have several drawbacks. If the floor system moves, you could be […]

Minimize Moisture Barriers with Concrete Vapor Barriers As a contractor, you’ve most likely been asked to install tile over a variety of surfaces. A common surface that can sometimes present installation issues is concrete, however it can absolutely be done. One of the most common issues many tile installers face when laying tile over concrete […]