Category: Tile

The Difference Between a Good vs Bad Tile Job

The difference between a good tile job and a bad tile job a combination of ability and caring. Are you like me and do you ever go to the bathroom of an establishment and...

Laminate Flooring Calculator – Box Count & Cost

This laminate flooring calculator is a quick way of determining how many boxes you will need for your flooring project as well as get an idea for how much the materials will end up...

Install Schluter KERDI Like a Boss

This post is not a tutorial on how to install Schluter KERDI from the basics. This expects you to already have a good foundation on how to mix the mud, properly use a KERDI...

Build a Better Bathroom Faster with KERDI-BOARD

Why should you pay hundreds of dollars for a shower waterproofing system when you can install cement backer board yourself for $75 and throw some Red Guard* on the walls? This logic is VERY...

How to Decide Between a Diamond or Square Tile Layout

Are you debating on how you want to lay out your tile, specifically, between a diamond or square tile layout? Here are a few tips to help you decide. First, let’s look at the...

Tips for a Better Cement Backer Board Layout

You already know you have to install cement board before laying floor tile or wall tile. How do you plan the cement backer board layout? Where do you start? There are a few hard-and-fast rules...

How to Install a Tile Window Ledge Treatment

What is hiding behind that curtain besides a window? Is it a ho-hum drywall box or a surprising fabulous window sill? If you learn how to install a tile window ledge treatment you are...

Consider Installing a Tile Window Sill Treatment

Have you just finished with a bathroom and/or kitchen remodel? Do you have a pile of leftover tiles and scrap pieces? Want to keep the mojo of your flexible tile theme running through the...

A Free DIY More-Than-Just-Paint Visualizer

Debating between two different paint colors? There’s an app for that! A paint visualizer is a great way to start out your color hunt without lifting a brush or trying out sample paint. That’s...

Make a Statement with the Right Tile Pattern

Deciding on the right tile pattern for any room may be harder than actually installing the new look. This is especially true when you are planning on updating more than one room in your...