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Tiling a bathroom floor has become very popular, gone are the days of damp and smelly carpets as they quite rightly are seen as unhygienic and dated. Often you will get a professional tradesman in to do the work, but if you are a keen DIYer or just fancy having a go yourself it may be easier than you think. All you ...

When you learn how to tile, you also learn which tools are best for the job at hand. Tile installation tools are designed for specific uses during the installation process. Trying to find an alternative will, at best, considerably increase the amount of time needed to complete a project. Worst case scenario, it...

Although it may seem obvious, knowing how to correctly calculate the exact number of tiles you will need is very important as the number of tiles that are going to be cut and installed is not the same as the amount you need to buy.  To start, you need to calculate...

In the following article, you will find the best tiling tips and everything you need to know for a successful tile installation.    12 Top tiling tips We will discuss some of our top tips to think about when starting your tiling project to leave you with all your boxes ticked ...

RUBI celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. The very first tile cutter was also invented 70 years ago. Coincidence? Not quite… because this invention was the first ever manual tile cutter, nicknamed RUBI! Who would have thought then that this would be the start of a global brand that in ...

Style trends of the past have often been so specific that within a year or two, they were no longer deemed ‘stylish’. As we head into 2021, we’re seeing a re-discovery of timeless tile styles, combining classic interior design with modern advancements.  Over the last year, UK homeowners have spent a collecti...

“How to lay tile that looks like wood?” Is that even a hot topic to write an article about? Well, the truth is that wood-look ceramic tiles have become increasingly popular in recent years. And it’s easy to see why. As much class and sophistication wood flooring can bring to a home, the truth is that this is not an ...

One of the key aspects of a successful tile installation is to get the right adhesive. Knowing how to mix adhesive correctly is important to achieve the strongest bond possible and thus a long-lasting installation. Improper adhesive mixing may cause issues to your installation or even lead to a complete failure. ...

Last year alone, homeowners had over 63 million square metres of tile installed in homes in the United Kingdom. Laying floor tiles is the go-to method for modernizing the look of a home. No matter what style of tile you choose, tile done wrong will have a negative effect on the look of your home. Don’t let this stop...

Most tiling specialists have an intimate knowledge about the difference between sanded VS unsanded grout. But even some experienced general contractors are still unsure about the differences between the two most common grouting materials. So, to help you take a side in the sanded VS unsanded grout debate, we’ve p...