Tile FAQ’s

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Choosing tile for your home can be easy with this guide on common questions about using tile. We answer your tile FAQ’s here. When you upgrade your flooring, you’ll recoup up to 75 percent of the cost when you sell your home. That’s one of the best renovation bangs you can get for your buck. …

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How To Grout Subway Tile

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Installing a subway tile backsplash is a classic choice for any kitchen, bath, living room or other areas of the home. Its versatility and durability mean a renovation done with subway tile will last for years to come and, at the same time, remain timeless. Of course, with all construction, the tile installation process must…

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How to Decorate a Living Room with Tile Floors

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If you are looking for ways to give your living room a unique look, you should consider your flooring. Here is how to decorate a living room with tile floors. You might have finally decided to invest in improving your living room flooring. Now you have to decide what to install for this valuable upgrade. …

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Summer 2022 Tile Trends

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The right tiles can totally transform a room. Our experts share the hottest summer 2022 tile trends that we love, and that you’ll love too! Did you know that bathrooms and kitchens are the two most popular home improvement projects? Another improvement a lot of homeowners are making is pulling up old carpeting and redoing…

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How to Increase the Value of Your Home with Tile

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It’s durable, versatile, beautiful and comes in a wide selection of colors and sizes—tile is truly the best material to work with during a home renovation. A gorgeous tile backsplash or floor can also increase the value of your home and provide a great return on your investment.  If you’re wondering how to increase your…

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Spring Cleaning Guide: How to Care for Your Tile

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Tile is a very durable flooring material that can last between 75 to 100 years. However, this lifespan depends on how well you maintain your floors. To get the most out of your tile floors, you need to learn how to clean them correctly. By having tile cleaning as part of your spring cleaning, you…

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Why Tile is the Best Flooring Option for Asthma and Allergies

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Whether you’re an allergy sufferer or struggle with asthma, the idea of installing flooring that might exacerbate your condition is awful. Unfortunately, most people don’t know that many types of flooring can do just that. The good news is that hypoallergenic flooring options do exist. Below, we’ve outlined everything you need to know about the…

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The Best Indoor Tiles for Staying Cool in the Summer

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With summer right around the corner you might already be thinking about the heat in your home. Keep reading to discover the best indoor tiles for staying cool. Spring is well underway, and while many of us are enjoying the warmer weather, you may be dreading the return of summer. There are few things worse…

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Tips for Subtly Incorporating Color into your Home

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Contemporary interior decor will typically avoid the stark, minimalist and contrasting color themes found in modern home interiors. Instead, to achieve the look of a contemporary home, it is important to infuse areas with furnishings that are neutral with pops of color. A contemporary home is all about family comfort with a good mix of…

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Tips for Mixing and Matching Tile Styles

Tips for Mixing and Matching Tile Styles

Since the 11th century, tile has been used to create exciting architecture. At the start of its use, tile was mainly utilized in large churches, cathedrals and palaces in Europe. The original tile was called encaustic. Today’s tile, while manufactured differently, is durable and long-lasting. Home and business owners alike enjoy the flexibility of using…

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