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Tips & Tricks

Tile Edges Chipping When You Cut? Here are 5 Reasons Why.

February 1, 2025 by James Upton Leave a Comment

5 tips to prevent tile chipping when cutting

Are you struggling with chipped tile edges when you're cutting tiles? It's not uncommon. What's the cause? Are you doing something wrong? Perhaps it's the equipment? Here are 5 possible reasons for chipped tile cuts and what you can do to smooth things out. 1. Smoothing the cut First … [Read more...] about Tile Edges Chipping When You Cut? Here are 5 Reasons Why.

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How to Repair Your Shower Drain Weep Holes

January 1, 2025 by James Upton 2 Comments

how to repair shower drain weep holes

Shower drain weep holes play a crucial role in maintaining proper drainage in a tile shower. These small openings allow excess water to escape from the shower base. This can help prevent mold, mildew smells, and standing water. Ensuring that these holes remain clear is essential for … [Read more...] about How to Repair Your Shower Drain Weep Holes

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The Little-Known Solution to Your Curbless Shower Problem

January 15, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

Capillary Break

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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Working Clean | Tile Tip | Guest Post

May 15, 2019 by Ben Santos 5 Comments

bucket cleaning for tile

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

How to cut glass tile

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. I have a post on getting … [Read more...] about How to Cut Glass Tile- 7 Tips Revealed- video

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Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Bathtub or a Shower

April 18, 2017 by James Upton 67 Comments

silicone caulk tutorial video

Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Shower or Bathtub The problem: 'Caulking' with 100% silicone sealant can be quite frustrating. First of all, it can create a huge mess, be almost impossible to clean up, and make your shower look uglier than before you started. Latex, acrylic, and … [Read more...] about Silicone Caulk: How to Caulk a Bathtub or a Shower

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Don’t let your tile accent strip look like this

December 3, 2012 by James Upton 69 Comments

crooked uneven accent tile

Getting your mosaic and glass tile accent strips to be flush and flat with the surrounding tile can be difficult unless you know a trick for it. Here's a technique for building up the thinner decorative tile so that it's even with the thicker tile without creating a huge mess of thinset oozing … [Read more...] about Don’t let your tile accent strip look like this

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