Technical updates, project diaries, and contractor guidance directly from the field.
Technical Guide
Learn how tiles are manufactured, what to look for when tile shopping, grout rules, pressed vs. rectified edges, and how to verify substrate deflection limits before scheduling your installer.
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Case Study
A step-by-step project diary of a custom master bathroom remodel featuring a heated curb-less shower floor, 24x24 tiles, and a Schluter linear drain.
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Case Study
Case study of a master bathroom and laundry room tiling project, featuring sand-and-cement mud beds and Schluter linear drain assemblies.
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Symmetry & Prep
Symmetry and precision planning layout guidelines for large format porcelain tiles over heated uncoupling mats in a curb-less shower.
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Bathroom Design
Design and construction walkthrough of a walk-in wet room containing a custom sloped shower floor, linear drain, and matching open bathtub.
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Porcelain Floors
Step-by-step layout of 24x24 Calacatta Statuario porcelain slabs on a bed of leveling mud and tiles leveling clips.
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Floor Warming
A comparative guide between electric cable underlayments and hydronic warm water tubes before tile setter / installer installation.
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Kitchen Mosaics
How to install a mosaic marble backsplash, apply color enhancing sealer, and create a premium wet-look finish.
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Lobby Slabs
Designing and installing a bookmatched porcelain entryway floor featuring mirrored veining and black granite inserts.
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Stone Veneer
Learn the process of stacked natural stone veneer installation on fireplaces and exterior walls by a master stonemason.
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