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10 things not to do when installing electrically heated floors for tile

Electrically Heated Floors: 10 Violations You Don’t Want to Commit

Installing electrically heated floors is not overly difficult. However, there are some definite do’s and don’ts that you want to comply with. That’s what this […]

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4 of the WORST Tiles for Kitchen Backsplashes (plus what TO choose)

When choosing a tile for a kitchen backsplash, many homeowners pick the wrong thing. I don't think they do it on purpose (most of them, anyway). Rather, they select what they think looks good rather than consider what it will look like 3-5 years … [Read More...]

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Quartering: A Little-Known Tile Layout Trick to Avoid Small Cuts

You're installing subway tile, or perhaps 12x24 tiles, and you've put them on a center line and now have small cuts on each side. Further, because it's an offset pattern, there's nothing you can really do, right? Every other row is going to have … [Read More...]

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Kitchen Backsplash Tile Layout

A kitchen splash is a great DIY tile project. But backsplash tile layouts can be a challenge. For example: What you are going to find out is that there aren't a lot of rigid, hard-and-fast rules. Instead, there are a lot of principles and … [Read More...]

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Ditra-Heat-Duo: The Good, the Bad, and the Warm

Ditra-Heat-Duo is a great product as long as you use it properly. However, it's not unusual for people to expect this product to do more than what it's capable of. Consequently, that's where the disappointment comes in. Let's talk about … [Read More...]

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Do I Need Concrete Floor Insulation under Tile Floor Heat?

Yes. You will need to insulate your concrete floor before installing tile floor heat. Please don't go to the time and expense of installing electrically heated floors only to have it heat the entire concrete slab. The questions are: … [Read More...]

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12×24 Tile Installation Guide (and other large format tiles)

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Tired of Bullnose Tile Trim? Here are 5 Tile Edge Trim Alternatives

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Self-Leveling Underlayment: The Ultimate Guide

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Tile Thinset Mortar: How to Buy the Best Adhesive for YOU!

It's difficult enough just selecting your tile let alone a tile mortar. Now you walk into the thinset aisle at the home improvement store and there are eight different choices of thinset … [Read More...]

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Modified vs Unmodified Thinset: Deciphering which you need for Schluter Kerdi & Ditra

Are you wondering about modified vs unmodified thinset mortars? Perhaps, you are thinking of installing a Ditra-Heat floor or a Schluter Kerdi Shower System? The internet is full of information … [Read More...]

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How to Mix Thinset Mortar

Mixing thinset. It must be a big secret. Otherwise, why can't you get a straight answer? Perhaps you've heard these: Yes, I've heard every one of those before and it's frustrating. I know … [Read More...]

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How to Mix Small Batches of Thinset Mortar

At last, mixing small batches of thinset doesn't have to be a secret! Finally, you too can know the exact amount of water and thinset powder to add together to get the perfect thinset consistency. … [Read More...]

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Premixed Tile Mastic: Where TO use it and What NOT to use it on

You know how tempting it is to grab that bucket of premixed tile mastic off of the shelf for your tile project. It's premixed, already the proper consistency, and it's really easy to use. But … [Read More...]

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The Little-Known Solution to Your Curbless Shower Problem

Years ago, a customer voiced a concern about the curbless shower I built for them and the issue was perplexing. However, the solution ended up being something that I had never heard of and is still mostly secret today. First, let me tell you what the problem was. The Curbless Shower Problem I went out […]

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Don’t let your tile accent strip look like this

Getting your mosaic and glass tile accent strips to be flush and flat with the surrounding tile can be difficult unless you know a trick for it. Here’s a technique for building up the thinner decorative tile so that it’s even with the thicker tile without creating a huge mess of thinset oozing out of […]

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Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Bathtub or a Shower

Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Shower or Bathtub The problem: If you’ve ever tried caulking with 100% silicone caulk you are well aware of how frustrating it can be. First of all, it can create a huge mess, be almost impossible to clean up, and can make your shower look uglier than before you started. […]

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Shower Waterproofing Crash Course

4 Shower Waterproofing systems for tile showers Waterproofing a shower. This seems like common sense, doesn’t it? Well, a lot of showers that are built these days still have no shower waterproofing whatsoever. Or they have poor or improper waterproofing. What! No Waterproofing!? How can this be? Well, I think there are multiple parties to […]

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Is the Schluter Kerdi Shower System Failure-prone?

Do Kerdi Showers fail? If you listen to some Youtubers you very well may come to that conclusion ‘The Kerdi System wicks water and can’t pass a flood test‘ is what they are claiming. However, I can prove the Schluter Kerdi Shower System works. Why can I be so confident? I, personally, have built an […]

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Tile Backer Board Breakdown

Which Shower Tile Backer board is best? When it comes to installing a tile backer board you typically have the following choice: So which tile backer board should you use in your bathroom? I’m going to break them down by category and cover the finer points of each. We’ll start with Sheetrock/Greenboard Sheetrock in a […]

Recessed Shampoo Niches

How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche…

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In this post we cover: Keep in mind, you can always add some snazzy corner shelves instead of one of these niches. No? Well, read on! The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 3: How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche Otherwise known as How to Void the Warranty on […]

Building a Custom Shower Niche from Scratch…

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This post covers: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Custom Recessed Shower Niche Other niche building posts: Part 4:  Building a Custom Shower Niche from Scratch Sometimes there’s no good way around it. Building your own custom recessed shower niche from scratch can be the best way to add much-needed storage in your shower. […]

How to Design a Preformed Foam Recessed Shower Niche…

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In this post we discuss: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 1: Planning and Layout Why a recessed shower niche? Recessed shower shelves are more popular than ever. People are tired of wire caddies and shampoo bottles all over the floor. You want a shower that is built for your […]

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Building a Custom Shower Niche from Scratch

This post covers: Cement board, foam board, and Hardibacker Cutting into wall framing  Waterproofing LOTS of photos! The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Custom Recessed Shower Niche Other niche

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Subway Tile Installation: Three Basic Tips

Subway Tile Installation: Three Basic Tips Subway tile- what's not to like? It's classic and timeless. Even in 2023, subway tile is a staple in tile design trends. I usually

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Installing a Recessed Shampoo Niche in an Exterior Wall of a Shower.

Here's the dilemma. The customer wants a recessed shampoo niche. But once the walls were opened up there is no good place to put one. There are either wires and

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5 signs your new tile shower will leak

You've hired someone to build your tile shower in your bathroom, but how do you know he or she's doing it correctly? How do you know that you won't have

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