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Pattern tile can make a backsplash look incredible — bold, geometric, and visually interesting. But it also introduces a challenge that plain subway tile doesn’t have: pattern continuity. In the video, I show an example of a backsplash corner where the installer simply ran the tile into the corner and cut it off without considering the […]

We are planning on highlighting tile in big cities and small towns in our new series Tile Everywhere! Check it out here! On a recent trip to New York City, we spent some time capturing photos and video of tile around the city. And if you love tile the way we do, NYC is basically a

A vapor management what? Ok, ok! We’ll get there… but first, a quick announcement. If you’re not aware yet, we’re making content hoping to reach homeowners, DIYers and tile professionals. Visit our You Tube Channel to watch our series “Roast & Remedy”, where we take a look at common tile world problems and offer an

When people search for backsplash help, they’re not just looking for pretty patterns. They’re trying to solve real problems: how to make a layout look intentional, how to minimize cuts, and how to avoid alignment issues that stand out as soon as the grout goes in.

Check out our YouTube series Roast & Remedy! The Waterproof Myth That Needs to Go Let’s clear something up right away: Tile is not waterproof.Grouting is not waterproof. They were never designed to be. This is what would happen if you made a boat out of tile and grout: It would sink! Yet somehow, there’s

In this video, we go over some tips as we walk through the install process. Read on for some additional tips! 1. Pressing Too Hard Into Tile Edges when grouting. When you’re pushing grout into the joints, especially at the corners and perimeter, it’s easy to press too aggressively into the surface of the tile. The goal

Spotting Water Damage in a Shower Before It Becomes Expensive Water damage in a shower rarely starts with something dramatic. It usually begins with small, subtle signs that are easy to overlook — until they turn into costly repairs. One of the first places professionals look when evaluating a shower is the transition where the

Welcome to the final part of this shower installation series. At this point, the waterproofing is done, the tile is set, and everything looks sharp — but now we’re at the stage that really defines the finished product: grouting. A lot of people treat grouting like the easy wrap-up step. In reality, it’s where attention to

Alright, so in the video above, I’m aiming to give you some useful shower installation tips, as I walk you through the entire install process, but more importantly, I’m breaking down the mindset behind it. Because setting tile isn’t just about sticking pieces to a wall — it’s about building a system that’s going to