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  • Tile Expansion Joints: Design and Fit Them Like a Pro

    How to design and fit movement joints
    If the tile-to-tile joints between ceramic tiles are the essential elements for reducing the rigidity of a tile covering on its outermost layer (that formed by the tiles themselves), then the tile expansion joints constitute the multilayer construction solution for absorbing the different types of forces arising fro...
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  • Fireplace Tiles – Ideas and Patterns

    fireplace tiles
    Nothing makes a home cosier than a fireplace. It’s a unique and eye-catching centre piece to a room and offers a great opportunity to learn how to tile around one. But it can easily become an eyesore if it doesn’t match the décor of the rest of your room. If you’re ready to make some upgrades with fireplace tiles to...
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  • Floor Trim: 4 Tile to Carpet Transition Options

    Tile to Carpet Transition
    The transition between tile and carpet is the last step in most tile installation projects. It’s the final touch that can give your work an elegant and thorough look. However, the floor trim is also one of the things that can disrupt the flow of your tile project (apart from not using the right tile installation too...
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  • Trowel: Choose the Right Size For You

    Hot to choose the right tile trowel size
    When it comes to tiling and learning how to tile and before you begin fixing tiles, you must decide which tile trowel you’ll use. And here comes the tricky part: What notch size should I use? Should I use a U-notched or a squared-notched trowel? Those are common questions you must ask yourself before ...
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  • Tiling on New Plaster – Tips and Best Practices

    Tiling on new plaster typically isn’t an issue, the key is to make sure you’re well prepared. As long as you make sure you follow these simple steps on how to tile onto plaster then you should minimise any issues. The planning As it often is when it comes to tiling on new plaster, making sure you’ve pl...
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  • How to use a Rubbish Chute

    rubbish chute
    You might be thinking that everyone knows this important aspect of working on a construction or home improvement site, but not everyone understands the importance of something as simple as a rubbish chute. So, whether you’re learning how to tile or a construction site veteran, let’s shed some light on this simpl...
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  • The Best Tiling Equipment for your Projects

    tiling equipment
    Tiling is an art form. It’s not about knowing how to tile, but it requires years of practice and a good eye for design to bring the project together. One of the most important aspects nowadays is knowing what tiling equipment and tools are best for the job at hand. One tile cutter is perfect for one type of...
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  • Kitchen Wall Tiles Ideas and Trends for 2022

    Teal kitchen tiles as a backsplash with black and silver kitchen utensils and features
    If there are two places in the home in which a tiler works most often, it would be the bathroom and the kitchen. But what are the kitchen wall tiles ideas and trends for 2022 that you should be following? Keep reading this blog for tips on how to tile these ideas to wow your customers. Teal Is In Teal Kit...
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  • Glass Tile Cutter: Best Practices & Tips

    glass tile cutter
    Would you like to know the best practices and tips on how to tile and use a glass tile cutter? It is a simple hand-operated tool, as well as a must-have for any tile installation using glass tile. It can help you cut accurately and safely. Whether you are working with standard or custom-sized tile, a glass tile cutt...
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  • Subfloor for Tile Installation: Everything You Need to Know

    subfloor for tile installation
    When you start renovating in a customer’s home, you need to make sure that the subfloor is prepped and adequate for tile installation. This is something you learn early on when you learn how to tile. A correctly installed subfloor will ensure that your tile installation will remain durable, and won’t crack, loosen o...
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