Articles by Rubi USA

Imagine that you’ve just moved into a new house, and nearly everything about it is perfect. It has the ideal number of rooms, a modern kitchen, and maybe it even has additional amenities like a swimming pool or a patio in the backyard. However, there is one problem: replacing ceramic tile with a new tile instal...

Tiles transform spaces in a timeless, effortless way that is both practical and beautiful to look at. The key to successful wall tiling lies in assessing and preparing the surface that will support the tiles. Any shortcuts on surface preparation can compromise your tiling job and create problems later on. Tacklin...

A tile installation is a long and hard project to tackle. Some jobs can take days to complete. If you have tricky corners to tile, it's even harder.  Exterior corners mean you have to make a choice on how to hide your cut edges. You have to decide how to tile outside corners.  You have many options for ...

In 2018, structural projects consumed approximately three billion square feet of the famous ceramic tile. For the longest time, cement grout has been commonly used by tilers to conjoin these ceramic tiles. As great as it is, cement grout has become an expense that many are re-considering. It’s also not rel...

Large format tile is being used for remodeling and interior design projects. Although slab size tile has been used in Europe for quite some time, this year it is becoming increasingly popular as the tile of choice for walls and flooring. Large tiles are easy to install, especially when using the proper tools like...

Are you sick of your dull old tile finish? If so, it is time you consider home remodeling. Trying to remove tiles is a home improvement project that can save you a lot of money $$$. It can be a difficult task, but it is also relatively simple if you follow a few simple steps. When taking down a tile instal...

Did you know that the global drill bits market size was valued at $1,459.62 million in 2018? The industry is projected to reach $2,101.21 million by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% between 2021 and 2026. However, drilling tiles is something most unskilled people tend to shy away from. There's always fear ...

Linoleum floors are durable and easy to clean, but tile offers your home an extra touch of sophistication and modern style. If you currently have linoleum floors, can you lay tile over linoleum without having to remove it first?Read on to learn more about the process of installing tile over linoleum floors, and if i...

Are you working on a tile installation that has already been finished? Some renovation jobs require cutting pre-installed tile to make way for new installations without replacing the entire wall or floor. If how to cut already installed tile is a new concept for you, below is a quick guide on how to do it the p...

Whether you're laying new tile for your bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room, you want to be sure that you've picked the best kind of tile and done the tile installation correctly. If you're into DIY home improvement, you don't want to find cracked or corroded tile further down the line and end up having to pay more m...