How to Lay Tile Like a Pro
Source: jocic/Shutterstock.com Laying your own tile can save you a huge amount of money, but many people are concerned about uneven, messy results. However, with the right tools and some...
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How to Lay Tile Like a Pro
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Tips on Using a Concrete Vibrating Tool
Source: okawa somchai/ Shutterstock.com A fresh concrete pour gives off the aura of near invincibility. Unless someone comes along with a jackhammer, it’s going to be there for a while....
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Five Best Construction Adhesive Options
Source: NIKCOA/ Shutterstock.com When you’re on a construction site and need adhesive, you not only need something strong, but you need something tailored for the surface in question. Whether you...
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Can You Paint Tile? Key Pros & Cons
Source: Sergey Spritnyuk/ Shutterstock.com Committing to a certain type of tile doesn’t mean you’re stuck with that look until you pull it all up and revamp your bathroom, backsplash, foyer,...
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5 Different Types of Tiles to Use for Your Remodeling Project
Source: By LaineN When it comes to choosing different types of tile for your home remodel, it’s critical to find the proper balance between style, durability, and cost. The sheer...
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How to Level a Floor for Tile: Expert Tips and Advice
Source: Siarhei Kuranets/Shutterstock.com When prepping a floor for tile, you need to make sure the surface is even and level before laying tile for the strongest, most professional-looking result. Read...
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How to Mix Concrete: Necessary Tools and Preparation Tips
Source: Avigator Fortuner/Shutterstock.com Concrete is truly an incredible material that comes with a host of amazing benefits—it’s extremely durable, low-maintenance, and versatile. It’s also naturally resistant to fire and temperature...
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Tips on How to Use Tile Nippers
Source: K and M/Shutterstock.com If you’re working with ceramic, porcelain, or glass tile, you’re going to need a solid pair of tile nippers. These essential handheld tools look like they’d...
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A Contractor's Guide to Buying Tile and Concrete Tools Online
These days, buying tools and supplies online is inevitable. Sure, we all still make regular trips to the hardware store and our local suppliers—let’s be honest: the trips are maybe...
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20+ Essential Tiling Tools Every Contractor Should Own
Whether you specialize in tile or are an all-purpose contractor, you know that having the right set of tools can mean the difference between a job well-done and an unhappy...
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Fourteen Concrete Tools Every Contractor Should Own
Contractors have to be ready for any type of job. Eventually, even if it’s not your specialty, there will come a time when a client asks you to handle a...
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An Expert’s Guide on How to Fix Cracked Tile
Aesthetics alone are enough reason to fix cracked tile. But it’s not just a matter of visual appeal. Repairing cracked tile protects your subsurface from moisture. When moisture gets beneath...
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How to Drill Concrete: Tips and Advice Into
For the uninitiated, the prospect of drilling into concrete may seem next to impossible, like something that should be avoided at all costs or definitely handed off to a professional....
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Five Tips for Tiling Around a Window
Source: LifeCollectionPhotography/ Shutterstock.com Laying uncut pieces of tile doesn’t pose much of a challenge for intrepid do-it-yourself tilers. Once they have a few pieces under their belts, they’re pretty much...
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