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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

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

The installer in this video says he’s a DIYer. Rob says: “I don’t see rookie tile.” And that’s really what makes this video interesting. Once you start watching the details—the waterproofing, tools, layout, cuts, and overall approach—it becomes pretty hard to believe this is somebody figuring out tile for the first time. Maybe he really

When most homeowners look at a finished tile floor, they see the tile, grout joints, and overall pattern. What they don’t see is the mortar underneath it. But that hidden layer has a lot to do with whether the tile stays firmly bonded for years—or eventually starts sounding hollow, cracking, or coming loose. That’s why directional

In this video, Rob Reacts to a TikTok by Jeff Thorman, where he says: “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” Sometimes that’s good advice. Sometimes it’s how we end up getting a phone call halfway through a bathroom remodel. In the video Rob is reacting to, the installer gives some genuinely good

Demolition day is when a remodel starts to feel real. (Watch the video) The tools come out. The old tile starts coming down. Materials are moving through the house. And even with good surface protection and dust control, the home is temporarily becoming a construction site. That doesn’t mean you need to dread it. But

White tile with black grout. Some people love it. Some people hate it. And according to the video Rob is reacting to, choosing it might be enough to send you straight to jail. We wouldn’t go quite that far. Black grout with white tile can look great. So can white grout with white tile. The

One of the least glamorous parts of building a good tile shower happens before any tile goes on the wall. The walls have to be flat and plumb. That sounds simple until you open up an existing bathroom and discover that the framing has its own ideas. Studs can be bowed, twisted, pushed in, or sticking