Any time you hire a tile contractor to work on your home trust is an important factor. What items are most important to you when deciding who you should hire for your next project? The purpose of this post is to point out how I approach new projects. There’s a lot that goes into planning […]
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Being a certified tile installer (CTI) does not mean I’m the only qualified installer for Columbia Missouri. I wanted to start by being clear on that point. Of course there are other qualified tile installers in my city, I’m not the only one. I also know there are many installers that shouldn’t set another tile. […]
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I love when a bathroom remodel project call comes in. Changing my customers home from what they have to what they want is very rewarding. I thought writing a blog post with common bathroom upgrades would assist in getting the design juices flowing. If you’re considering a bathroom remodel project, I hope you’ll consider giving us […]
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So you’re thinking of replacing your shower with a custom tile shower. First, let me say that is a very wise decision. Nothing can be customized to meet your personal taste more than a custom tile shower. Every tile shower is different. We build each tile shower to your specifications, there is no cookie cutter approach here. Let’s […]
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Recently I tiled a couple of floors in a basement. I thought it would be a great opportunity to break down some of the techniques I use when setting tile. Most of these steps can be used when tiling over a wood sub floor. Prior to beginning your tile installation you must check your floor […]
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Did you know that before the first tile is set in your shower that you must completely waterproof your shower? Many installers and Do It Yourselfer’s think that all of the waterproofing comes from the tile installation itself, and that the vapor barriers behind the tile are for “insurance” only. This is completely false and […]
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I had a customer contact me recently about a custom tile shower installation. As you will see in the pictures below, his shower had a very poor design which caused mold growth. The shower was completely enclosed by concrete blocks on four sides and had a small shower door to enter and exit from. When […]
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When you install tile over concrete foundations keep a keen eye out for hairline cracks. Cracks like this one is an indication of slab movement. If the slab moves any more (very likely since it is cracked) it is likely that the crack will transfer through the surface of the tile. To prevent […]
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A couple purchased a house recently and there was carpet in the bathrooms. The house is only 8 years old (and so is the carpet) but due to daily use of showering and normal use the carpet had an odor. We came in, ripped up the old carpet and installed ceramic tile. The tile is […]
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Step 1: This step by step instruction can be used as a guideline for installing beveled arabesque tile. These steps can be modified to fit your installation and they are designed to help you overcome obstacles encountered with this odd shaped tile. The first step is simple protect the counter-top. We use plastic over the […]
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