Tag Archives: Installations

Ceramic Tile Tutorial

November 14, 2014

This diagram provides the most accurate illustration of specialized ceramic tile trimmers that I have seen. Using the right trimmer makes the installation look so much better.Slideshow

I certainly do not know how to install tile. However, I do know a really good installation when I see one. I look for tight grout joints, carefully calculated and pre-planned cuts so there are no unsightly shapes in the grid and finally, in the case of ceramic tile, the use of correct trimmers. This edition of The Perfect Bath is about the very special tile pieces that are available to create an impeccable installation.

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Grout: Complimentary or Contrasting

November 23, 2011

The backsplash was created with Dark Naval Blue Grove Brickworks from Waterworks with a cement gray grout. Just enough contrast so the backsplash does not seem solid. The grout also accentuates the texture of the glazed bricks.Slideshow

I always worry that not enough emphasis is placed on the choice of grout color for either ceramic tile or stone. Grout choice is a key element to affect the final outcome of an installation. And not incidentally, it acts as a moisture barrier so that water does not seep behind the tiles creating a mold situation or damage the ceiling below. So, it is very important that the grout choice not be left to the contractor; it is a choice to be made thoughtfully and long before the tile is installed.

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