Porcelain tiles are the most popular option in the growing tile market, and when you look at their quality, it's easy to see why. The problem with porcelain comes down to the preparation. When you use a porcelain tile cutter, it can be easy to chip the brittle porcelain layers, effectively ruining your til...

When you have new grout, it looks white and pristine, but what can you do when it starts turning yellow, brown, or black? While clean grout can make your floors or walls look great, dirty grout can start to make your tile installation look older and more worn down. If you've tried cleaning grout before, you may ...

Whether it's your pool, bathroom, backsplash, or even flooring, mosaic tiles have made a splash in the last few years. They're perfect for creating a bold statement in any tile installation project. Want to learn more and how to lay mosaic tile? Read on! These small tiles can be made from porcelain, stone, or gla...

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...

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...

Here’s an age-old question: can you do a groutless tile installation? Well, the short answer would be a simple no – you should not attempt to install tile without grout.Why’s that, you might wonder.  It’s not like grout adds to the stability of the tile installation (unless we talk about a few exceptional cases...

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing many of us to stay at home, it's no wonder that we've started renovating our spaces. The home improvement boom seems like it's here to stay, and as such, many of us have turned to larger projects. Unfortunately, kitchen and bathroom remodels are much more involved projects and r...

It only takes about 15 minutes for grout to begin drying on the surface of a tile installation. With such a short window, it's no wonder you might be wondering how to remove grout from tile. When you're installing tiles in your home, you want the best, smoothest outcome possible. That's why you take care to apply...

A true professional is always looking to improve his craft. So learn everything you need to know from the pros at RUBI about tile installation. Each step is laid out so that anybody from a DIYer to a seasoned veteran installer can learn something. INDEX 1. How to Lay Tile 2. Tiling Tools 3. Ho...