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Kitchen Backsplash Tile Layout

August 3, 2023 by James Upton 4 Comments

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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 guidelines but ultimately you will use your … [Read more...] about Kitchen Backsplash Tile Layout

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Three Tips for Installing Hexagon Tile with Ease

May 28, 2023 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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Hexagon tiles are as popular as ever and they look great! But you should know a few things before undertaking a tile installation project that features these unique shapes. This post covers three aspects of installing hex tiles. These are: These three tips will get you started and applies to … [Read more...] about Three Tips for Installing Hexagon Tile with Ease

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How Big Should Your Grout Lines Be? (A Comprehensive Guide)

April 8, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

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How do you know what size a grout line should be? Are grout lines even necessary? When should you use 1/16-inch or 1/8-inch grout joints? Well, sometimes there is a reason or a 'rule' that you should adhere to. Whereas other times, it's up to your personal judgment. This post will explore … [Read more...] about How Big Should Your Grout Lines Be? (A Comprehensive Guide)

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5 Must-Have Tools & Products for Glass Tile

February 12, 2023 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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To install glass tiles, you need to have special tools and use specific products that are designed especially for glass. This post covers 5 categories of tools and products that are specifically for cutting and installing glass tiles. Keep in mind that some categories have more than one … [Read more...] about 5 Must-Have Tools & Products for Glass Tile

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The 7 Pillars of Successful Glass Tile Installation

January 28, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

7 pillars of successful glass tile installation

"What's so special about glass tile?" you may think to yourself. But there is a whole set of glass tile 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 … [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 2 Comments

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

August 17, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

12x24 tile installation guide

12x24 tiles are an extremely popular large-format tile size. However, working with them may be a little different than what you are used to. This post is going to cover some basics on: Actual Size of 12x24 Tiles For starters, we need to clear up a common misunderstanding. 12x24 … [Read more...] about 12×24 Tile Installation Guide (and other large format tiles)

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

July 31, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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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 you've heard the horror stories on the internet from people that used tile glue. The tear-outs. The … [Read more...] about Premixed Tile Mastic: Where TO use it and What NOT to use it on

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Do You Know the 5 Rules of Random Tile Patterns?

July 2, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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When someone tells you they want a wood-look random tile pattern they are telling you what they want the floor to "look" like. They want a "random look". What they don't want is a truly random manner of installation. To sum up: Random is a look; not a definition Wood-look tile vs real … [Read more...] about Do You Know the 5 Rules of Random Tile Patterns?

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Installing Wood-Look Tile Flooring: 5 Insider Tips to Knock out your next Floor

June 17, 2022 by James Upton 3 Comments

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It’s 2024, and tile that looks like wood is as popular as ever. In fact, it 'wood' seem that the wood-look tile trend has turned into a staple in people's homes. Really, it makes sense. After all, have hardwood floors ever gone out of style? Porcelain wood plank tile floors don’t … [Read more...] about Installing Wood-Look Tile Flooring: 5 Insider Tips to Knock out your next Floor

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