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Planning and Design

5 Ways to Handle Uneven Floor Transitions

March 1, 2025 by James Upton 2 Comments

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This post will cover 5 different tile transition strips for uneven floors. Technically, one of them isn't a strip, but we'll get to that. The reason you are here is that you have: But first, have you considered... Making Your Uneven Tile Floors... Even? I've written two posts, one … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Handle Uneven Floor Transitions

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What the Heck is Bullnose Tile Trim & Why do I Need Them?

February 25, 2024 by James Upton 2 Comments

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You need to trim the edge of your tiles and bullnose trim is the most common way of doing it. In fact, not having tile edge trim is a great way to make your tile look like an amateur did it.  This post will discuss: Without further ado; What is a bullnose tile? Who knows where … [Read more...] about What the Heck is Bullnose Tile Trim & Why do I Need Them?

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How to Calculate Square Feet for Tile | Easy Way to Measure

January 28, 2024 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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You're trying to calculate the cost of your upcoming bathroom renovation. But how do you know how much tile to buy for the floor? What about the kitchen backsplash? How do you even go about measuring this? This post will decode how to calculate the square footage for your tiles. It will … [Read more...] about How to Calculate Square Feet for Tile | Easy Way to Measure

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How to: Measuring Your Shower for Tile

January 28, 2024 by James Upton 2 Comments

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Tile showers and bathtub surrounds are some of the most commonly tiled areas of a home. But how do you measure your shower for tile to calculate how much you need? This post is going to show you exactly how I measure: If you are looking for more general ways of calculating square footage for … [Read more...] about How to: Measuring Your Shower for Tile

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What is Grout? | Grout vs Caulk | Caulk vs Silicone | Which goes where?

September 29, 2023 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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Do you mix grout and stick the tiles on with it? What about caulk? Where does that go? DIYers can't be expected to know specific tile industry terms and use them appropriately. The point of this post is to help you understand what the different terms mean and what goes where. Let's start … [Read more...] about What is Grout? | Grout vs Caulk | Caulk vs Silicone | Which goes where?

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4 of the WORST Tiles for Kitchen Backsplashes (plus what TO choose)

August 9, 2023 by James Upton 1 Comment

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When choosing a tile for a kitchen backsplash, many homeowners pick the wrong thing. I don't think they do it on purpose (most of them, anyway). Rather, they select what they think looks good rather than consider what it will look like 3-5 years down the road. This post covers four … [Read more...] about 4 of the WORST Tiles for Kitchen Backsplashes (plus what TO choose)

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3 Snazzy Tile-in Heat Registers your Floor will Love

February 24, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

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So, you're redoing your tile floor but what about that old, dingy floor vent that you have in there? The good news is that you're not stuck with whatever floor registers the box stores have. Instead, here are three elegant tile floor vent options so you can have a flush floor register in your … [Read more...] about 3 Snazzy Tile-in Heat Registers your Floor will Love

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Curbless Showers: 6 Pitfalls you want to Avoid!

December 31, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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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 6 Comments

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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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How to Achieve a Perfect Tile to Wood Transition between Floors

November 4, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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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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