The catch with renovating your backsplash is that it’s not the easiest project to take on. Sometimes they may be hard to remove, chipping one tile away at a time. It’s extremely tedious and time consuming. However, there are ways to make a daunting task a bit more approachable. For example, if your backsplash is still durable, and not yet garbage worthy, you can always simply install over it. Continue reading →
DIY: How to Install Your Ceramic Tiles
Installing Ceramic Tiles
If your newest project includes installing a ceramic tile floor, don’t be intimidated. These steps will help you through this process with ease. Below is our step by step guide to help you obtain the floor needed for your home project. Continue reading →
Tips When Laying Tiles
When setting and creating a beautiful room with gorgeous tiles you will need to do a lot of preparation and planning. Choosing your beautiful tile is just the first step in making sure your remodeling has been done correctly.
Some things you might want to keep in mind before you start placing your tiles. Do you know what type of tiles you want to use? Knowing what tile, you will want to place down whether it is glass, porcelain or wood tiles will determine the rest of the materials used. Continue reading →
How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling
Do you find popcorn ceiling to be unattractive? Do you want to remove the popcorn ceiling? There are several ways to alleviate this issue, you can use Styrofoam tiles or wood planks to cover it or you can scrape it off then paint or add a beautiful mosaic wall tile. Follow out step by step instructions and watch the ceilings transform.
Step 1: Prep the Room
Remove furniture from the space, or move it to the center of the space and cover with plastic sheeting. By laying down a drop cloth and plastic sheeting, you’ll protect flooring and furnishings from dust and debris and it will be easy cleanup after you’re done.
How To Create Your Own Mosaic Tile
Have you ever looked at a mosaic tile piece and thought “I could do that?” Well yes you can! It is easier than you think and costs next to nothing to make because if you have a tile floor you have the tile you need. If you do not have the tile you can get a box of inexpensive tile at the store. Continue reading →
How to Create an Open Living Space
Are you feeling claustrophobic in your living space? I bet walls are taking over your home. These days’ homes are built with open floor plans. But if you have an older home you may want to start taking down some walls to open that space up. Nothing says beauty and elegance like an open floor plan. Removing walls is not something you will want to do without having a licensed contractor at least assisting. Continue reading →
Lay Tile Like a Pro
At Plumbtile we like to make sure we provide our clients with not only beautiful products but some information on installing those gorgeous products. Have you ever wondered how to tile like a pro? It is not as hard as you may think if done correctly. And it will look amazing! Your friends will never believe that you installed those tiles. Continue reading →
How to Finish Your Basement
Winter is around the corner which means the kids will probably be inside more and more. Why not turn that dark, damp basement into a trendy game and play room? Continue reading →
Autumn is Almost Here!
Summer is just about over and autumn has headed our way. Do you have that open porch or deck that is not useful all year round? Well why not change that into a four seasons room. You can enjoy the beautiful sun all year round! It’s not as difficult as you might think. In fact, it’s quite simple. Continue reading →
Installing Heated Floors
Suddenly, the Christmas decorations are out and we are on our way to some brutally cold weather. What could be better than a heated seat in your car as the icy temperatures approach? Heated tile floor. It is easy to install, cheap to operate, and it won’t take up any extra space! Plus, your feet will love you for it. The concept of in-heat flooring is pretty simple. While installing new tile, a mat with a continuous heating element woven in, will be placed in the mortar underneath the tile, taking that icy chill right out. Continue reading →