Tiles are an excellent addition to your home. They provide a protective layer against moisture and create an eye-catching, decorative element. Tiles are also durable and easy to clean. Sealing before tiling reduces the porosity of the substrate and protects it in wet rooms. In addition, if you seal the tiles and grout, it will…
For less experienced tilers, there can be many challenges. Some of them are due to the substrate. What do you need to do when you want to lay tile on old tiles? Or on top of terracotta tiles? This blog post tries to answer these questions and more. Tiling over parquet flooring, some helpful tips:…
Laying tile on your floor is always a great way to protect against moisture while adding beauty and detail to your space. Tile installation creates a visually appealing and durable surface that’s easy to clean and attractive. Tiling over and around various objects is a common task that you should be familiar with. Here are…
Priming a wall before tiling is a great way to protect the surface from moisture. Tiles are used most commonly in wet areas like bathrooms, kitchen splashes, wet rooms, and showers. Areas that see a large amount of water every day. Priming or sealing these areas before tiling is vital to ensure the longevity of…
Brick effect tiles are flat and lightweight tiles that have an authentic brick finish. These tiles are used where the installation of a natural brick wall would be expensive and impractical. These tiles perfectly imitate the look of an authentic brick finish yet require little maintenance. When installed, they are incredibly versatile and can help…
When it comes to the integrity of tiling, the only way to make tiles last longer is by ensuring the proper water-resistance treatment. Water and moisture are the arch enemies of tiles, mortar, and grouting. If the water from the walls or the floor on which the tiles are installed reaches the adhesive, then the…
Screed is a material that is often used as a finishing layer on an underfloor to level it before laying tiles. Tiles are a nice addition to your flooring, as they can provide a protective element against moisture and make an attractive and comfortable combination to your home. Tiling on screed is becoming more common,…
Tiling trowels are used to apply tile mortar to floors or walls. In addition to being used for spreading the mortar from the mixing bucket to the surface, it is also used as a “metered dispensing system”. This means it can apply the precise amount of mortar that is required. This article tries to answers…
Using plaster if you plan to tile a wall is an excellent option because it offers many advantages instead of drywall. In older houses, you would most likely see plaster as the wall covering because plaster offers resistance against noise and fire. Throughout this article, you will learn how to tile over a plaster surface…
Painted surfaces are not ideal for laying tile because paint does not allow the adhesive to bond well to the surface of the tiles. Tiles installed directly over painted surfaces may get raised or fall off the surface over time. A painted surface needs proper preparation before tile installation. Any peeling or damaged paint must…