In this video, Rob reacts to a funny viral instagram video that depicts the unfortunate result that one might get following ChatGPT’s instructions to do some DIY electrical work. Rob talks about a recent interaction in which a homeowner had used the AI to find solutions for a leak in the shower, to no avail.
DIY Tile and ChatGPT – Know the risks before trusting AI with your project. Read More »
Trends by definition are temporary. But that doesn’t mean they bring nothing worthwhile to the table. They are also an opportunity to try new things. Sometimes they stick the landing, other times you get penny tile. And sometimes they’re so good you see them again year after year. In the last two videos, Rob lists
7 Trends that will last and a few things we can learn from them. Read More »
A Venice bathroom project brings together veined shower tile, a blue-gray mosaic floor, coordinated cabinetry and practical planning details.
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Plan a full kitchen remodel, new countertops, a backsplash update, or a different layout with Mann Tile’s kitchen planning guide and checklist.
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Tile showrooms can be dangerous. Not physically dangerous. Design dangerous. You walk in planning to choose one shower tile and suddenly you love six different things. This one would look great on the shower walls. That one could go on the floor. Maybe this mosaic goes in the niche. And look at this other tile—we
Trend #6: How Many Different Tiles Is Too Many in One Bathroom? Read More »
Wood-look tile has been popular in Southwest Florida homes for years, and for good reason. You get the warmth and appearance of wood with the durability and water resistance of porcelain tile. It works especially well in homes where the same flooring runs through kitchens, living areas, hallways, and even bathrooms. So when wood-look tile
Trend #5: Is Wood-Look Tile Going Out of Style? Read More »
Patterned tile is an interesting one because, technically, it isn’t new at all. We’ve been using decorative tile for decades. In the video, Rob remembers installations with small tiles in multiple colors and finishes, along with decorative murals and other accents. As tiles became larger and manufacturing improved, patterns became more elaborate. Today, we have
Trend #4: Can Patterned Tile Be Too Busy? Read More »
Part 3 of our new video series. Check out the main video here! Marble has been used in homes for centuries. So when we talk about faux marble being a trend that may not age well, we aren’t saying the marble look itself is going away. We’re talking about something more specific: Extremely dramatic marble-look tile
Trend #3: When Does Faux Marble Start Looking Too Fake? Read More »
In our recent video series, we talk about tile trends that probably won’t be around in 5 years. There was a period when one design showed up in showers everywhere: A field of neutral tile with a horizontal decorative stripe running around the walls. Usually it landed somewhere around eye level—although, as Rob jokes in the
Trend #2: Will Accent Stripes Make Your Shower Look Dated? Read More »
Last week we released a new short series on 7 tile trends that won’t last another 5 years. Watch the video here! The first trend Rob mentions in this video: Pebble shower floors. They have been popular for a long time. They gotta go! Before pebbles were so popular, we saw plenty of small travertine
Trend #1: Are Pebble Shower Floors Going Out of Style? Read More »
