Tile Basics
Tile Basics
Our Tile Basics Series is a collection of short articles for people who are new to tile or want to brush up on their tile knowledge. We cover a range of practical topics that we […]
Tile Basics
Tile Basics
Tips for Installing Handmade Ceramic Mosaics
When it is time to install a project there are a few considerations that will assure your project goes off without a hitch. To achieve the best end product, installing handmade ceramic mosaics requires an installer […]
Tile Basics
Picking the right glaze color for your tile project.
When you or your client are starting to design a tile installation the first thing to consider is the color. Color sets the scene in any room; it is the canvas for all the design […]
Tile Basics
The Biggest Tile Mistake
We’ve been in the tile business for over 30 years and helped thousands of people with their tile projects. Most go off without a hitch, some projects need a bit more help to get things […]
Tile Basics
Understanding Glaze Variation
Glaze Variation and handmade Tile Variation is the reason you buy handmade ceramic tile. Variation in size, shape, flatness, and glaze color is what gives handmade ceramic tile its warmth and charm. Variation is a […]
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Getting your Tile Project Installed Right
When we think about what makes for a successful tile installation we believe there are three equally import factors. The quality of tile, the quality of the design and the quality of the installation. To […]
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Ceramic Corners
Turning a corner in a ceramic installation is a design opportunity and sometimes a budgetary challenge. Balancing these two factors is key to making good design decisions for your installation. Inside or Outside There are […]
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Picking grout colors
The choice of grout color is a matter of design intent, practicality, and personal preference. There are no right or wrong answers to this question, but there are a few things to consider. Pattern or […]