Tile Edge Profiles can be one of those details that gets overlooked—until things get ugly… I recently went on a site evaluation, and I came across two very common ways that people deal with tile edges. By the way, now is a good time to do a good ole shameless plug! If you’re reading this […]
2 Cheap Tile Edge Profiles that WILL Fail (And What to Use Instead) Read More »
You can watch our video on patterns or keep reading! If you’ve been looking at backsplash ideas, you’ve probably noticed the same patterns showing up over and over. That’s not random. These are the most Googled backsplash tile patterns—the ones homeowners keep coming back to because they work. But just because a pattern is popular doesn’t
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Follow us on YouTube! Where we’ll be posting more design and install tips like this one. Everyone obsesses over tile. Almost no one thinks about grout—until it’s installed… and something feels off. Here’s the reality:Grout color can make your backsplash look high-end—or completely throw off your kitchen. If you’re choosing grout based on what “looks
Tile Tenting — What It Actually Is Watch our new series Roast & Remedy! where we talk about common tile problems and how to solve them or prevent them. This episode is about Tile Tenting. If you’ve ever walked into a room and heard a loud pop — only to find your tile floor has lifted up
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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
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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
Tile in New York City: A Quick Inspiration Tour from Our NYC Trip Read More »
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
Vapor Management Systems and The Invisible Threats That Destroy Showers Read More »
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.
5 Most Googled Questions About Backsplash Tile Layout — Answered by Pros! Read More »
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
Grout and Tile Aren’t Waterproof — And It’s Time We Stop Pretending They Are Read More »
Shower failure can be a safety risk Check out our YouTube series “roast and remedy”. We take a look at common problems that come up in tile installations and offer our insight based on industry standards and guidelines. This post is based on the video above, which is about shower failure. I was looking at
Shower Failure is dangerous…Someone fell through the shower!! Read More »
