For thousands of years , tiles were a few inches across because those sizes were easiest to make and fire in a traditional kiln. As recently at the 1980's, 8"x8" floor tiles and 4"x4" wall tiles were typical. The introduction of the roller-hearth…

Concrete is known as one of the most durable, functional and reliable building materials. However, it’s not always the most attractive. When it comes to restoring an aged concrete floor, ripping out an existing slab and pouring a new one is costly…

With my 23 years of experience in the construction industry, I have seen what high moisture issues can do to any flooring, especially hardwood floors. As a Northern transplant to South Florida, I feel confident installing hardwood flooring in my…

Todos las hemos visto, desagradables grietas a lo largo de pisos de losetas. Aunque los pisos de loseta de cerámica y piedra son duraderos, no pueden superar las leyes de la física. Cuando surgen grietas en el sustrato debajo de la loseta, estas a…

Have you ever been asked to complete a 48-hour LVP job in a 12-hour window? When and how did project weather delays become YOUR problem? Flooring Subcontractor to MAPEI Sales Rep.: Hey MAPEI! I got this LVP job. It’s just two ground floor offices…

No hay nada como caminar frente al mar durante el verano, el olor de la brisa salada del mar, y disfrutar de una buena cena con una excelente vista al mar. El verano es el tiempo más ocupado del año para la mayoría de restaurantes costeros. Sin…

You research Pinterest and Houzz looking for the renovation project of your dreams. You plan to do the work yourself; there are enough how-to videos out there, why not? You purchase tile, setting materials, and grout and get to work!  Many…

Watch any home improvement show these days and you're likely to see the throwback looks of encaustic cement tiles . These tiles often feature mono-chromatic gray, white, and black backgrounds with geometric designs but can also include colors from…

Today in our 21st Century Glass Mosaic Tile is finding a new generation of admirers as building owners and homeowners are looking to make use of various finishes now available, including glass mosaics and tiles, that are not only functional but…