In our recent series of Tile Questions (You can check out the short clip here!) we answer some common questions about grout. Our question today: “What’s up with grout discoloration?”` The short answer: It’s more common when you use non-premium grout. Lower-tier cementitious grouts tend to have more variable raw materials and less refined additives. […]
A case for premium grout -What causes grout discoloration? Read More »
We came across a Tik Tok video in which they put together a shower shelf out of tiles Watch our reaction here. While we recommend using schluter shelves in showers, we have done tile shelves in the past, and would like to break it down the method for you. So, the focus of this article
Let’s talk about one of the most overlooked things when installing grout. Letting your grout slake. Slaking is the process of letting grout rest after mixing. It’s a small step that many DIYers skip, but it can make a huge difference in how the grout performs long term — especially in a wet environment like
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Watch our YouTube video where we react to Tile Tik Toks! Everybody talks about shower floor templates. So the question is: do you actually need one? Short answer: sometimes it’s a good idea to use one. Especially for mosaic tiles. But that might not be the only solution… Let’s break it down. What a Shower Floor Template
Watch our installer Josiah explain a few good practices on how to mix grout. Mixing grout seems simple on the surface—pour powder, add water, mix it up, and pack it in. But in reality, most grout failures don’t come from bad tile… they come from bad mixing. From inconsistent color to weak joints and premature
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We are doing a series where we react to Tile Tik Toks. The video above is a clip from our latest episode. Cecelia Leger has a great video where she lays a marble shower floor and she brings up some really good points. If you’ve worked with marble for any length of time—especially on shower
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in this video we talk about mosaic patterns and the meaning of “random”. Mosaic tile installation gets a reputation for being “easy.” After all, the tiles come pre-mounted on sheets—how hard could it be? In reality, installing mosaic tile—especially in showers, floors, and backsplashes—requires a lot more precision than people expect. When it’s done wrong,
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We’re answering questions about grout! If you’ve ever walked into a shower and seen cracked grout, missing joints, or powdery lines, it’s not random—and it’s definitely not just “normal wear and tear.” Grout failure is almost always a symptom of something underneath or a shortcut taken during install. Let’s break down the most common causes
Grout lines cracking or falling out? -5 things that can ruin your grout install. Read More »
So, in our recent series of Reacting to Tile Tik Toks, we came across this video about Luxury Stone Tile that starts with: “you’ll see this in every home soon”. I’m like… will you? It’s always interesting to see these bold claims about trends on social media. But anyways, we wanted to expand a bit
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Waterproofing can make or break a shower… If you’ve been in the tile world long enough, you’ve seen some weird stuff. Loose tiles, funky grout, showers that smell like a swamp… but every once in a while, you open up a wall and find something that really makes you stop for a second. I’m talking
