Articles by Emily

Whether you're learning how to tile or working in construction in general, one important thing to know is how to build a brick wall. It's where everything starts. With a bit of skill, patience, and the right tools at hand, we will walk you through building a brick wall or small construction.  MATERIA...

The terms mortar and cement can be confusing when learning how to tile. Even for some professionals, it is sometimes difficult to explain the difference between mortar and cement. Many people tend to define both materials as substances that are used in construction to harden a surface or used as an adhe...

The last step in most tile installation projects is the tile to carpet transition. It's a key aspect of the job when you learn how to tile. It’s the final touch that can give your work an elegant and thorough look. However, it’s also one of the things that can disrupt the flow of your tile installation project ...

A garage renovation can cost between £10,000 and £20,000 but DIYing your garage floor tiles can save you some of that cost. Not many people think about new floors as part of their garage renovations, but there are several advantages to upgrading your garage floors. In this blog post, we will walk you through how to ...

If you’re just learning how to tile then you might ask yourself, can you tile onto plasterboard? In short, the answer is yes. But there are a few things you need to know before you go ahead and start tiling. Read on to learn our tips and tricks for success when tiling on plasterboard. Preparation Befor...

After you learn how to tile and start working on tile installation projects yourself, you’ll need to keep up with the latest tiling trends. In this blog we will be discussing the latest floor tile patterns. If you are in the business of laying tiles, then you’ll want to know what these trends are, so that you can...

Knowing how to tile the latest backsplash tiles and designs is essential to keeping the constant work that tilers need year-round.To make your life easier we’ve put together a list of the latest trends and designs. A mixture of designs that will never go out of style, and modern takes on the classics. There is somet...

You might have taken on a few small home improvement projects over the coronavirus pandemic, or you might be considering DIY projects with the current cost of living crisis in the UK. But now you're asking "can you lay tiles over tiles?" It's a good question to ask. With the home improvement trend being here to stay...

Home renovations saw a major boom, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Studies indicate that home remodelling efforts more than doubled in 2021. There’s a lot to learn about, including terms and phrases that you may have never encountered before. One favourite project to think about taking on for the coming s...

It can be overwhelming figuring out where to start when you first learn how to tile and you're installing tile floor. Billions of square feet of floor tile are installed in US homes each year and the UK has seen similar trends. If you're learning how to tile, mistakes are inevitable. However, these mistak...