I get asked about tile trowel size a lot and it makes sense. The boxes of tile that you buy usually don’t tell you which trowel to use with them. Finding the instructions on the trowels or the bags of thinset is a hopeless endeavor. It seems as though it’s a big secret. Why does trowel … [Read more...] about Trowel Size Matters: Which trowel size do I use for …?
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5 Ways to Screw Up your Cement Board Installation on Floors
Cement board installation is not something that is incredibly difficult. I think most people worry about how to cut it and once they have a plan for that then they think it'll be a breeze. But I've seen these screw-ups for several years now. It's the same ones over and over. Which … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Screw Up your Cement Board Installation on Floors
How to Cut Glass Tile- 7 Tips Revealed- video
Cutting glass tile can be a challenge. Yes, more of a challenge than cutting regular old ceramic tile. Additionally, the average DIY'er may not have the right equipment and may not know the tricks for how to cut glass tile. Tip #5: Score the back first This post contains affiliate links. The site … [Read more...] about How to Cut Glass Tile- 7 Tips Revealed- video
Avoid These 3 DIY Tile Installation Products
Avoid These 3 DIY Tile Installation Products There's only so many places to shop for DIY tile installation products. Big box hardware stores are among the best options. But no matter where you go there's going to be good products and not-so-good products. The trap of the box stores is that they … [Read more...] about Avoid These 3 DIY Tile Installation Products
How to Build a Recessed Shampoo Shelf
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Preformed Recessed Shower Niche Part 2 Building, Installing, and Tiling a Recessed Shampoo Shelf In this post we discuss: How to cut an inset niche into the wall What tools to use to build the recessed shampoo shelf Blocking (framing) for a recessed niche How to … [Read more...] about How to Build a Recessed Shampoo Shelf
Ditra Heat Mat Installation: Ignore these two rules
Typically I encourage people to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Especially when the company has clear, detailed, and easy to understand instructions. But when it comes to both Ditra Heat and Ditra Heat TB [edit: now called Ditra-Heat Duo] there are two things that I just don't feel are … [Read more...] about Ditra Heat Mat Installation: Ignore these two rules
The One Thing Every Tile Installation Needs: Movement Joints
If I were to ask "what is one thing that every tile installation needs?" I would get answers like "tile, mortar, trowel, patience". Nobody would answer with "Movement Joints". Nobody. Most people wouldn't understand what they are. And installing them sounds like it would be technical and … [Read more...] about The One Thing Every Tile Installation Needs: Movement Joints
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 in a cold climate you may want your saw … [Read more...] about DIY Wet Saw Tent
Tile Backer Board Breakdown
Which Shower Tile Backer board is best? I often get questions on what sort of tile backer board to use for showers and tub surrounds. When it comes to installing a tile backer board the easiest to install is usually the worst choice or most expensive option. The types that are the most difficult to … [Read more...] about Tile Backer Board Breakdown
Miserable Pebble Tile Flooring
A crash course on installing pebble tile flooring How can installing pebble tile flooring be a miserable endeavor? After all, when you use words like organic, zen, natural, and feng shui to describe the bathroom that you want aren't pebble tiles always in the scheme somewhere? Well, I have a huge … [Read more...] about Miserable Pebble Tile Flooring
