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As a professional tile setter, knowing how to cut ceramic tile is essential to ensuring you don't make any costly mistakes. Ceramic tile is a popular choice among homeowners for various renovation projects. Having the best tools at your disposal will make your tile installation job even easier. Ceramic tile can ...

Do you need to fix some tiles? You can do tile repair in many ways, but the most common is by using epoxy grout. This will fill any cracks and holes found in the tile and make it look new again! The process of fixing tile is not difficult at all. We have a simple step-by-step tile repair guide for you to follow t...

Did you know that when it comes to cutting tile for a tile installation, you have more than one option? You can use a manual or electric tool. While both tools get the job done, your success using either one depends on how well you know how to use a tile cutter. For the novice or seasoned DIYer, a guide to best...

Have you considered large format tiles for your home but thought they might be the wrong size? These tiles are much bigger than the floor tiles you might expect. They range from 12" x 24" to 40" x 120" inches, sometimes larger size sheets. But that doesn't mean they are too large for most homes. It means that you mi...

Cutting glass tiles can seem like an intimidating task to take on. Since they have to be cut differently than other tiles, homeowners and DIYers may not know where to start with this kind of tile installation. That's why in this article, we'll teach you how to cut glass tile, what tools you'll need, and what ma...

There's one specific tile pattern that has taken the tile installation industry by storm—herringbone! It is a simple yet unique pattern that will add design value to any room. According to King and Allen, the pattern dates back to the Roman Empire. Built on top of crushed stone, it is extremely stable and dur...

59% of homeowners plan to remodel or update their properties this year with bathrooms and kitchens topping the list of spaces to get a makeover. The right kitchen or bath remodel or tile installation can even increase the value of your home. One quick and cost-effective home improvement project is to ad...

Repainting your kitchen could cost you from $900 to $3000. One way to minimize that cost is to cut and install a suitable backsplash tile. Cutting backsplash tile can be challenging to do on your own. Check out this thorough guide on how to cut backsplash tile so you can do your tile installation correctly...

Did you know that porcelain was first created in China almost 2,000 years ago? Ever since then, porcelain has become an important part of ceramics, sculptures, and floor tiles. Porcelain floor tiles are actually one of the most popular tiles for kitchens and bathrooms due to their easy maintenance and beautiful...

While tiling around a window can be tough, if you do it right you can get an entire window finished in just four hours. Tiling around a window is one of the best ways to add a unique and beautiful feature to your home. It'll frame your windows and give a depth to any room that makes it feel brighter and more sp...