Category: Tiling Advice
Ceramic tiles are tiles that have been made from clay, and that often find use in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas where there is a lot of moisture. The reason for this, is of course that tiles stand up well to water damage. But are they “waterproof?” In this post, we will attempt to answer …
Ceramic tiles are a great choice for any kitchen or bathroom, they look eye-catching thanks to a wide variety of colors and styles on offer, they are highly convenient and easy to maintain, and they can even be replaced individually should anything happen to them. But no solution is entirely free from drawbacks, and ceramic …
Some tiling tasks are straightforward. You lay the adhesive, start from the middle of a room, and go from side to side until the floor or wall is covered. Steps, however, are another challenge. You have a whole other dimension to deal with. Ever wondered how to tile a step? We’re going to show you. …
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Aside from good, reliable elbow grease, you might be wondering what the best natural solutions are for your tile cleaning ritual. Sure, there’s an abundance of deep-clean chemicals to choose from, but are they the best for your floor? Will they deliver the shine and stain prevention you want, without having a negative effect on …
Stepping into a well-fitted shower, with pristine valves and a sparkling head, is one of life’s many pleasures. Some people – we’re guessing you’re one of them – like it so much that they have a room dedicated to nothing more than a shower installation. But even when you’ve found a fantastic unit, there’s the …
What do we want in our homes? For some, it’s convenience; for others, affordable beauty that doesn’t break the bank. When we consider the bathroom, two options become apparent for a gleaming, functional space that helps aid our morning routine: the wet room and the shower. But what’s the distinction between them? Actually, quite a …
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Grout is something of a wonder material when it comes to tiling. Whether your project involves an entire bathroom wall or a sink splashback, grout is easy to apply and helps to secure the tiles well enough to ensure peace of mind for a few more years. But grout isn’t invincible. It wears over time, …
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In a flurry of cutting, proofing and layering, you can tile a floor or wall space in little more than a day when you have the right tools to hand. Or, instead, you can slave at the job with inferior tiling kit, submitting to a lack of knowledge about what’s going to make the whole …
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When renovating your floors, you won’t necessarily have the perfect blank canvas. In terms of tiling, an uneven surface can throw up all sorts of problems, distorting the beauty and regimented feel of a flooring project. But there’s always hope for righting those wrongs so tiling remains a viable choice. Here, we’d like to present …
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Tiling projects take a lot of effort. When the final cuts have been laid, it’s tempting to think that’s the last you’ll have to deal with – that the bathroom, in particular, won’t need maintenance in the future. But unfortunately, grout may give you a nasty surprise. This is the cementing material between the tile …
