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    Self-Leveling Underlayment: The most comprehensive guide on the internet
  • alternatives to bullnose tile trim. Schluter metal profiles, glass tile, marble tile pencil edging, mitering corners for tile
    Tired of Bullnose Tile Trim? Here are 5 Tile Edge Trim Alternatives
  • Flood testing a shower pan
    How to flood test a shower pan and what to do if the water level drops
  • which notch trowel do i need for subway tile? tile trowels for 12x24. 1/4 inch notch trowel for thinset and tile installation
    Trowel Size Matters: Which tile notch trowel do you need?
  • Delta Cruzer 7-inch tile saw vs Dewalt D24000
    How does the Delta Cruzer 7-inch tile saw compare to the very popular Dewalt D24000? Check out my review and video to get the juicy details!
  • which tile backer board is best? wedi, kerdi, durock, cement board, hardibacker, goboard, drywall
    Shower Tile Backer Board Breakdown: Which is best?
  • four different Shower waterproofing systems for tile showers. Which waterproofing system is best? Redgard, Wedi, Kerdi, vapor barrier, hydroban, goboard
    Shower Waterproofing Crash Course: Navigating through 4 different methods

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Is Hardibacker and Durock cement board waterproof?

Reader question:   Hi there. I recently finished grouting my tile surround in my shower. I posted photos on Facebook and somebody questioned whether I had waterproofed the Hardiebacker 500 board. Much to my dismay, I had never even heard of this… Anyway, I went to the James Hardie website and see nothing about waterproofing being […]

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Tips & Tricks

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The trick for getting better thinset coverage under your tiles

The trick for getting better thinset coverage under your tiles I’ve worked with some fussy tile setters in the past. Everything has to be a particular way with them. The boxes of tile have to be opened a certain way, their spacers have to be positioned just so, and their tools have to be organized […]

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How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 3: How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche In this post we cover: Situations where you would consider modifications A technique to check if your foam niche is still waterproof Method and tools to customize a foam shower niche Staying out of trouble […]

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Building a Custom Shower Niche from Scratch

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Custom Recessed Shower Niche Part 4:  Building a Custom Shower Niche from Scratch This post covers: Cement board, foam board, and Hardibacker Cutting into wall framing  Waterproofing LOTS of photos! Sometimes there’s no good way around it. Building your own custom recessed shower niche from scratch can be […]

Waterproofing

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No Waterproofing: Will this cause shower leaks?

Shower leaks. The last thing anyone wants when they build a new shower. And yet I hear the following questions quite often: Is cement board waterproof? The tile and grout will keep the most of the water out, right? My contractor didn’t put any waterproofing in our shower. Will this cause shower leaks? We didn’t […]

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Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained

How tile uncoupling membranes work You’ve probably seen uncoupling membranes before. It’s not unusual to see these orange waffle-y products on some DIY television shows. You may have even wondered “Do those things really work?” This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a commission should you click on an affiliate link and […]

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6 Things NOT To Do When Building a Tile Shower

6 Bad Remodeling Ideas for Tile Shower Construction Sheetrock in a shower and other bad ideas Sometimes it’s nice to know what-not-to-do when remodeling a tile shower in your bathroom. Here’s a list of just a few of those things: This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a commission should you click […]

Tutorial

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How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 3: How to Modify your Recessed Foam Shower Niche In this post we cover: Situations where you would consider modifications A technique to check if your foam niche is still waterproof Method and tools to customize a foam shower niche Staying out of trouble […]

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DIY Wet Saw Tent

DIY Wet Saw Tent A wet saw is a nice thing to have when you are installing tile. But one of the problems is the water getting all over. Especially if you have it set up in a house or a sensitive area. Also, if you are installing tile in the winter and you live […]

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Installing Electric Floor Heat: How to Not Void Your Warranty

Installing Electric Floor Heat: The First Step “How do you know it works?” I’ve been asked this by more than one homeowner when installing their electric floor heat system. It’s a good question. This post contains affiliate links. The site owner may earn a commission should you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase. Read […]

Tile Installation Products

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Thinset Decoded: A buyers guide to purchasing the right tile adhesive

Thinset Decoded Part 1:  Understanding the Differences The thinset aisle at your local big box store can be confusing and you may feel like you don’t know where to start. Do you ever wonder why one thinset costs $9 and another is priced at $35? What is the difference between modified and unmodified? Which one […]

GoBoard tile backer board

How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board | Video

Video Intro What is GoBoard Tile Backer Board? Why use GoBoard? How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board Tools needed Installation Cutting GoBoard Backer Board Fastening Applying the Sealant Cleanup GoBoard Alternate Sealant List How to Install GoBoard Tile Backer Board It’s time to work on DIY’ing your tile shower and you’re not looking forward […]

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What kind of grout do I need? Stain Proof edition

Stain Proof grouts like epoxy and urethane I know what you are thinking: Stain proof grout has over-promise and under-deliver written all over it. But these grouts are the best performing grouts when it comes to absorbency. They’re not cementitious so they don’t fade over time, they don’t need to be sealed, they are color […]

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Building a Custom Shower Niche from Scratch

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Custom Recessed Shower Niche Part 4:  Building a Custom Shower Niche from Scratch This post covers: Cement board, foam board, and Hardibacker Cutting

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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. A fairly easy tile to work with and install. And the white subway tile

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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's no good place to put one. There are either wires and pipes

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More tips for installing wood look tile flooring

Installing wood look tile Wood plank tile floors have gained a good amount of popularity in the last couple of years. For good reason: they don't have ugly wear patterns

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5 signs your new tile shower will leak

What to look for in proper tile shower construction You've hired someone to build your tile shower in your bathroom, but how do you know he or she's doing it

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