Charlie D Paige 
It is essential to choose suitable materials when installing new tile flooring. For example, when you’re laying tile on a wood subfloor, you need a cement backer board as an underlayment to prevent water leaks that can damage your flooring. So, never lay tiles on the substrate directly; instead, lay the tiles on the installed … Read more
Concrete is a construction material consisting of a mixture of Portland cement, sand and stone aggregate. When mixed with water, a green uncured mixture is obtained to be poured into molds or formwork. Concrete is ideal for laying durable surfaces such as highways, airport runways, sidewalks, and driveways. Freshly laid concrete will have a greenish … Read more
Laying tiles is hard work, but getting them out to reuse takes things to an entirely new level. While it is common to smash the existing tiling out to start again, quality tiles like porcelain are costly, so you may wonder if it is worth trying to save them to reuse. Porcelain tiles are extremely … Read more
Because of its durability and water-resistant properties, porcelain is the preferred tile in many settings. However, if you have invested in new porcelain tiles, you may be surprised to find that your installer recalculates the labor estimate – upwards. These tiles are not suitable for DIYers to lay as a weekend project. The cost of … Read more
Planning is more important than the actual project itself, as with any project. With wall tiling, it is no different. Tiling walls have some additional rules and measures to compensate for and prevent possible problems along the way. Unfortunately, bad tiling is not easy to fix and will stare at you forever. Wall tiles are … Read more
If you have a bonus room in your home, you probably love to use it for a variety of purposes. Some people decide to turn their bonus room into a home theater, while others might use it as a game room for the kids. You might even turn your bonus room into a home gym, … Read more
We usually associate tiles with bathrooms and kitchens when we think of tiles, but today we want to inspire you to consider tiling your living room and bedroom. Modern tiles are a lovely addition to any house because of their functional and long-lasting properties. With advancements in printing technology, you can discover stunning and natural-looking … Read more
Tiled surfaces add a modern feel and are more durable than floorboards. However, there is more to making the switch than just popping a layer of shiny tiles directly onto your floor planks. Floorboards are flexible and sometimes even creak a little when you walk over them, so they need support to transform into a … Read more
Window sills have been around since windows first came into use. While we may not notice them in our daily lives, this minor architectural feature protects your home while looking stylish. Window sills are often angled slightly to allow rainwater to run off. If the window sill is flat, naturally, rainwater could ingress into the … Read more
If you purchase (or build) a home with a bonus room in it, your imagination might be running wild. You are probably thinking about everything you can do with your bonus room, and this could include building a home gym upstairs. At the same time, before you start rapidly buying furniture and equipment for the … Read more