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Cutting tile is a special skill that takes two important things—hours of dedicated practice and a stash of the right tools. Assuming you’ve already got the former down to a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Source: puzzlemaker/ Shutterstock.com Even the mightiest saw blades eventually lose a little bit of that cutting power. But a blade that isn’t what it once was shouldn’t simply be tossed....
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