Which Shower Tile Backer board is best? When it comes to installing a tile backer board you typically have the following choice: difficult to install and cheapeasy to install and expensive So which tile backer board should you use in your bathroom? I'm going to break them down by … [Read more...] about Tile Backer Board Breakdown
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Exterior tile installation over occupied space
This week I got an email about tiling outside over an occupied room. This isn't something that I've talked about so far but this is a high-risk situation and I wanted to expand on it a bit. Here's the question: Exterior tile installation over living space Hello.. I was hoping you could … [Read more...] about Exterior tile installation over occupied space
Kerdi no longer acceptable for tile steam showers
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 Kerdi fabric no longer cuts … [Read more...] about Kerdi no longer acceptable for tile steam showers
Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained
You've probably seen uncoupling membranes before. It's not unusual to see these orange waffle-y products on some DIY television shows. You may have even wondered "Do those things really work?" In my quest to keep up on tile installation products I took one of Schluter's training courses some … [Read more...] about Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained
6 Things NOT To Do When Building a Tile Shower
Drywall and other bad ways to build a shower Sometimes it's nice to know what not to do when remodeling a tile shower in your bathroom. Alternatively, it's nice to be able to monitor the progress on your own remodel and see if the tradespeople are doing things correctly. This post covers 6 … [Read more...] about 6 Things NOT To Do When Building a Tile Shower
5 signs your new tile shower will leak
You've hired someone to build your tile shower in your bathroom, but how do you know he or she's doing it correctly? How do you know that you won't have an upstairs shower leaking into your downstairs kitchen? Most homeowners don't know all the ins and outs of remodeling their bathrooms. Sadly, … [Read more...] about 5 signs your new tile shower will leak
