Notch trowels for tile are one of the tools that generate the most questions. I'm a professional tile installer that started setting tile in 1996. These are the trowels that I and other tile installers use. We use different-sized trowels for different purposes. Down below, you'll see … [Read more...] about Tile Notched Trowel Buyer’s Guide
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Mortar Coverage Basics: “What size Trowel…?” is the Wrong Question
You're asking a very simple question: "What size trowel do I need for my tile project?" The reply should be very simple. However, the correct answer is "It depends." The problem is that it's not the right question to ask. Here's what you should be asking: First, a refresher on why notch … [Read more...] about Mortar Coverage Basics: “What size Trowel…?” is the Wrong Question
Here is how you can lay tile over an old wood plank subfloor
You're renovating your home and found weird planks over the floor joists instead of plywood. What do you do now? Are your hopes of installing tile floors now shattered? Are you going to have to settle for *gasp!* LVP flooring? Take a deep breath. Here are some ways you can prepare your floor … [Read more...] about Here is how you can lay tile over an old wood plank subfloor
Does your floor meet minimum structural requirements for tile?
You want to install new tile on your floor but you're not sure if your floor is rated for it. Maybe you had tile previously and they were cracked and coming loose? Perhaps, you had a vinyl or carpet floor and wonder if the floor is engineered for tile? This post will help you understand the … [Read more...] about Does your floor meet minimum structural requirements for tile?
Herringbone Tile Pattern Basics: How to Get Started
Yes, tile herringbone patterns look great. But how do you get started with them? This post will cover these three things: First, I'm going to assume you are using modular tile. More on this towards the end of the post. A simple way to get started installing a herringbone tile … [Read more...] about Herringbone Tile Pattern Basics: How to Get Started
What the Heck is Bullnose Tile Trim & Why do I Need Them?
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?
How to Calculate Square Feet for Tile | Easy Way to Measure
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
How to: Measuring Your Shower for Tile
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
Yes, you can tile over drywall under these 3 conditions
With so many specialized tile backer boards and underlayment out there, it's not crazy to wonder if it's OK to tile directly over drywall. I'm here to tell you it is OK. As long as you follow these three rules: If you can meet these three conditions, tiling over drywall is perfectly OK. Also, … [Read more...] about Yes, you can tile over drywall under these 3 conditions
4 Best Bonding Flange Drains for Looks and Performance
Drains have come a long way. It used to be that Ebbe was the only one that paid even a little attention to them. Nowadays, there's almost no excuse to have an ugly-looking drain cover. This post covers 4 options for the bonding flange shower drains. These are the types of drains that you use … [Read more...] about 4 Best Bonding Flange Drains for Looks and Performance
