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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 2022, 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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How to Mix Small Batches of Thinset Mortar

May 16, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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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. This means: Rather, this post explains how to mix the right amounts of the proper … [Read more...] about How to Mix Small Batches of Thinset Mortar

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How to Mix Thinset Mortar

April 30, 2022 by James Upton 1 Comment

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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 premixed tile mastic is easy but there are very few places that you want to use that stuff. My goal … [Read more...] about How to Mix Thinset Mortar

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

January 22, 2022 by James Upton 3 Comments

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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 and even misinformation on this very subject. In fact, this debate has stoked many of the … [Read more...] about Modified vs Unmodified Thinset: Deciphering which you need for Schluter Kerdi & Ditra

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

January 2, 2022 by James Upton 7 Comments

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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 mortar. Suddenly, questions start furiously bouncing into your head: Finally, your answers are here! … [Read more...] about Tile Thinset Mortar: How to Buy the Best Adhesive for YOU!

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Working Clean | Tile Tip | Guest Post

May 15, 2019 by Ben Santos 5 Comments

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I am pleased to introduce a guest author for this post: Ben Santos. I've been approached before about using guest authors but it's never been the right fit. As you'll see, Ben has a very candid writing style and he's a star on video as well. So I hope you enjoy this post and be sure to check out … [Read more...] about Working Clean | Tile Tip | Guest Post

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How to Cut Glass Tile- 7 Tips Revealed- video

January 16, 2018 by James Upton 23 Comments

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You want to install glass tile but you know that cutting it 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. But, alas, I've assembled … [Read more...] about How to Cut Glass Tile- 7 Tips Revealed- video

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Pebble tiles and more pebble tiles… and porcelain wood tile too | Q&A

November 21, 2017 by James Upton 8 Comments

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Through my contact form, I get several questions from people about their projects. As I was going through them I noticed a good number of them having to do with pebble tiles and porcelain wood tile so I thought I'd put together a post on just these two subjects. I'll get to others in a future … [Read more...] about Pebble tiles and more pebble tiles… and porcelain wood tile too | Q&A

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Avoid These 3 DIY Tile Installation Products

May 2, 2017 by James Upton 25 Comments

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There are 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. Big-Box stores help and hurt The trap of the box stores is that they want … [Read more...] about Avoid These 3 DIY Tile Installation Products

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Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Bathtub or a Shower

April 18, 2017 by James Upton 63 Comments

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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 … [Read more...] about Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Bathtub or a Shower

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