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James Upton

James Upton is the DIYTileGuy.

His background includes working in the construction/remodeling field for over 30 years and focusing on tile specifically since 1996.

In 2012, he started blogging tile installation advice on Tiger Mountain Tile Inc, his local business site. He later moved the blog over to its own dedicated domain www.diytileguy.com.

DIYTileGuy is recognized as one of the top DIY websites in the tile industry.

The 7 Pillars of Successful Glass Tile Installation

January 28, 2023 by James Upton Leave a Comment

7 pillars of successful glass tile installation

"What's so special about glass tile?" you may think to yourself. But glass tile has a whole set of tools and techniques that are specific to itself. So, what are these special techniques? And what tips and tricks for installing glass tile do you need to know to be successful? This post covers … [Read more...] about The 7 Pillars of Successful Glass Tile Installation

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The Little-Known Solution to Your Curbless Shower Problem

January 15, 2023 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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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 … [Read more...] about The Little-Known Solution to Your Curbless Shower Problem

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Curbless Showers: 6 Pitfalls you want to Avoid!

December 31, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

avoiding pitfalls with curbless showers

Curbless showers are extremely popular these days and it's not just for accessibility reasons. But a shower with no curb has some unique design considerations that a normal walk-in shower does not. This post covers six different pitfalls that you need to know about before you build a … [Read more...] about Curbless Showers: 6 Pitfalls you want to Avoid!

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How to Build a Curbless Shower: The Only Proper Method

December 19, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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Curbless Showers have exploded in popularity. But did you know that there is only one industry-accepted method for constructing a shower with no curb? This post will explain how to build a curbless shower using the only industry-accepted method for doing so. What is a Curbless Shower? A … [Read more...] about How to Build a Curbless Shower: The Only Proper Method

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Kerdi Drain vs Clamping Ring Drain: What’s the Difference?

December 4, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

Kerdi drain vs clamping ring drain

Are you confused about why you need to spend $100 on a Kerdi drain when a clamping ring drain is $8? Perhaps your plumber installed the wrong drain and now you want to use the Schluter Kerdi Shower System? This post is going to tell you: Want to know more? Read on! 3-piece clamping … [Read more...] about Kerdi Drain vs Clamping Ring Drain: What’s the Difference?

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How to Build a Shower Pan- 2 Methods

November 19, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

How to build a shower

This post is going to cover how to build a shower pan for tile using two different methods. The first method is an "old-school" method that has been used for decades and the second is a newer system that is simpler, and some feel a better design. Whichever method is preferred the important … [Read more...] about How to Build a Shower Pan- 2 Methods

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How to Achieve a Perfect Tile to Wood Transition between Floors

November 4, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

tile to wood transition for floors

Nobody wants uneven tile to wood transitions in their homes. Sometimes you have to have them, especially if you live in an old home. Additionally, you may have them if you bought a flipped home. That's another story. But if you are going to the trouble of installing new flooring in your home … [Read more...] about How to Achieve a Perfect Tile to Wood Transition between Floors

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How to get a Perfect Carpet to Tile Transition

October 22, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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In this post, I'm going to tell you exactly how you can have your carpet to tile transitions so they are flush, smooth, and even. This is exactly what I do in my renovations all the time. How to Transition from Tile to Carpet First of all, what does a perfect tile transition look like? … [Read more...] about How to get a Perfect Carpet to Tile Transition

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4 Alternatives to Ditra Uncoupling Membrane

October 8, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

Alternatives to Ditra uncoupling membrane

I love Schluter Ditra and would recommend it to anyone. However, there are many alternatives to Ditra that have entered the market and they are worthy of consideration. There are many reasons to consider an alternative to Ditra, which could be: Local availability of a particular … [Read more...] about 4 Alternatives to Ditra Uncoupling Membrane

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Tile Warpage: My Porcelain Planks are Bent and Bowed!

September 24, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

two bowed tiles

Can tiles be warped or bowed? Yes, your tiles can have a warpage or curvature to them. The question is: how much tile warpage is OK? Back when tiles were smaller, it didn't really matter if they had a little curvature to them. But now tiles are getting bigger and bigger and minor warpage can … [Read more...] about Tile Warpage: My Porcelain Planks are Bent and Bowed!

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