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Tile Backer Board Breakdown

December 29, 2015 by DIYTileGuy 298 Comments

Wedi backer board shower

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

Filed Under: DIY, Products, Waterproofing Tagged With: cement board, densshield, durock, fiber cement board, fiberock, hardiebacker, kerdi, kerdi board, permabase, usg, wedi, wonder board

Thinset Decoded: Which Thinset to use | Infographic

September 8, 2015 by DIYTileGuy 231 Comments

which thinset to use infographic

Thinset Decoded Part 2:  Which is the Best Thinset to use for... There are too many thinsets. How are you keep supposed to keep track of them all? Besides, all you really need to know is which is the best thinset to use for your project without screwing it up. A quick look at Lowes.com currently … [Read more...] about Thinset Decoded: Which Thinset to use | Infographic

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: Bostik, custom building products, ditra, ditra heat, ditra set, featured, infographic, kerdi, laticrete, mapei, prolite, schluter, thinset

What kind of grout do I need? Stain Proof edition

August 11, 2015 by DIYTileGuy 81 Comments

Container of Fusion grout with silicone

Stain Proof grouts like epoxy and urethane I know what you are thinking: Stain proof grout has over-promise and under-deliver written all over it. But these grouts are the best performing grouts when it comes to absorbency. They're not cementitious so they don't fade over time, they don't need to … [Read more...] about What kind of grout do I need? Stain Proof edition

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: Bostik, Dimension, epoxy grout, Flexcolor CQ, Fusion, Quartzlock2, Spectralock, stain proof grout, Trucolor, urethane grout

Tile Grout: What Kind do I Need for my Project?

July 28, 2015 by DIYTileGuy 41 Comments

Many kind of grout charts in a pile

Tile Grout- so many choices... Why do things have to be complicated? You pick out a grout color and now you're faced with another decision: sanded or nonsanded? Which kind of tile grout is right for your project? This post will cover what the different types of grout are and where they can be … [Read more...] about Tile Grout: What Kind do I Need for my Project?

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: big box store, featured, grout

Thinset Decoded: A buyers guide to purchasing the right tile adhesive

November 10, 2014 by DIYTileGuy 194 Comments

thinset trowel

Thinset Decoded Part 1:  Understanding the Differences The thinset aisle at your local big box store can be confusing and you may feel like you don't know where to start. Do you ever wonder why one thinset costs $9 and another is priced at $35? What is the difference between modified and … [Read more...] about Thinset Decoded: A buyers guide to purchasing the right tile adhesive

Filed Under: DIY, Products Tagged With: big box store, custom building products, Home Depot, laticrete, thinset

MK-EZ Profiler- Tool Review

October 27, 2014 by DIYTileGuy 2 Comments

I was anxious when I first was trying out my new MK-EZ Profiler machine. Nobody had one yet (mine is number 38) and it's a lot of money to throw away if it doesn't work very well. After the first day of bullnosing my 3/8 inch through body porcelain tile I was ready to throw the machine in the … [Read more...] about MK-EZ Profiler- Tool Review

Filed Under: Products, Tool review Tagged With: bullnose, tile, tool review, tools

Noble EZ: The Un-uncoupling Membrane?

September 14, 2014 by DIYTileGuy 5 Comments

ValueSeal waterproof membrane

Update:  Noble has since discontinued this product and another one designed specifically for walls. There is a new product called ValueSeal that has taken the place of both products. It's a crack-isolation membrane that can be used on walls for waterproofing also. You've probably heard of Ditra. … [Read more...] about Noble EZ: The Un-uncoupling Membrane?

Filed Under: Products Tagged With: ditra, membrane, Noble ez, spiderweb, stratamat, uncoupling

Ebbe Drains: The shower option that you never knew you had

December 26, 2013 by DIYTileGuy 8 Comments

Ebbe Drain in shower floor

  Usually when one is designing a shower or remodeling their bathroom they put a lot of thought into the tile, paint, and faucet selections but the boring shower drain is selected based on whatever the plumber has in their truck. Why put an ugly drain in your brand new tile shower pan if you … [Read more...] about Ebbe Drains: The shower option that you never knew you had

Filed Under: Installation, Products Tagged With: ebbe

Wood plank tile floors: What you need to know

February 18, 2013 by DIYTileGuy 241 Comments

porcelain plank warped tiles

Wood-like planks and other large format tile Be sure to take a look at my newer post: More tips for installing wood look tile flooring that talks about patterns, grout joint size, and has additional installation tips. There are some frustrating things about porcelain wood planks that your tile … [Read more...] about Wood plank tile floors: What you need to know

Filed Under: DIY, Installation, Products Tagged With: large format, wood plank tile

Kerdi no longer acceptable for tile steam showers

February 3, 2013 by DIYTileGuy 8 Comments

tcna steam shower

TCNA tightens steam shower requirements In 2013, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the organization that sets the guidelines for tile installations, is rumored to have made a modification to their specifications for constructing tile steam showers. It's all about perm ratings- and Schluter … [Read more...] about Kerdi no longer acceptable for tile steam showers

Filed Under: Products, Waterproofing Tagged With: Sheet Membranes, Vapor Barriers, waterproofing

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