Are you getting ready to do a tile installation in your bathroom this summer? You're in great company. Research shows tile sales made up 13% of the $23 billion flooring industry market in 2019, falling behind only resilient flooring (e.g., vinyl and linoleum) and carpet. Tile is popular due to being e...
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The average American bedroom gets 224 square feet of floor space. That's a lot of square footage to cover in tile. And while tile looks great when it's installed, the edges can look a little unfinished a few days after the tile installation is completed. But how to make exposed tile edges look finished? Yo...VIEW MORE
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Wood look ceramic tile installations have become increasingly popular in recent years. And it’s easy to see why. As much class and sophistication as wood flooring can bring to a home, the truth is that this is not an easy material to maintain. If wood is not refinished regularly, it tends to scratch and gets an ugly...VIEW MORE
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Are you considering adding tiles to your bathroom? Smart thinking. When added to your kitchen or bathroom, tile can drastically increase your home's value. If you install tile flooring yourself, your ROI can surpass 100%. How do you tile inside corners, though? Let's explore how to tile inside co...VIEW MORE
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With an industry that commands over $12 billion, a tile installation is no small home improvement project. If you're about to work on an exterior tile project, it's worth taking seriously. You don't want it to end up shabby. Perhaps you're a do-it-yourself home improvement lover. You take pride in caring for...VIEW MORE
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Most flooring 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...VIEW MORE
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If you’re beginning work on a new tiling project, and it’s your first time working with tile, you may be a bit confused. There is a lot to know about laying and placing tile. From mixing up mortar, to cutting tiles with the Rubi Tile Cutter or Rubi Tile Saw, and grouting the final result – it can get confusing.That’...VIEW MORE
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The most renovated kitchen feature is countertops, with this being the remodeling choice 91% of the time. Backsplashes come in at a close second at 86%. If you are going to be remodeling any counters, you may need tile edge trim. This is the perfect finishing touch for different types of tiles in your kitc...VIEW MORE
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Over ten billion tons of concrete are produced worldwide every single year. Concrete is a versatile and essential material that is used to build homes, office blocks, train stations, parks, you name it. With so much concrete in the world, it stands to reason that occasionally it is going to need some repai...VIEW MORE
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When you are updating your home or completing a tile installation project, you may need to learn how to remove ceramic tile from concrete floor. This is a project you can do on your own, but you need the right tools to do it! If you want to learn how to removing ceramic floor tiles from a concrete floor, keep rea...VIEW MORE