How to Cut Ceramic Tile with a Glass Cutter
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 […]
Installing and Grouting Tile: Tips and Tricks
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 […]
Boost Your Efficiency With These 10 Tile Grouting Tips and Techniques
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, […]
Preventing Lippage : Start with the Right Tile Leveling System
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 […]
Best Professional Tile Cutters 2019
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 […]
Why and How to Seal Travertine Tile
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 […]
How much does tile installation cost per square foot
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 […]
What are the epoxy grout cost per square foot
When the choice of grout for the tiling of a surface is being made, there are several considerations like ease of mixing and application, final look, longevity, effectiveness etc. But another important consideration is the cost of epoxy grout vs regular grout. That is why it is important for you to know how the calculations […]