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Bedroom Tiles for Floor and Decor
November 11 | 6 min read | BuildDirect
Tile is a go-to material for entry spaces, mud rooms, kitchens and bathrooms because it’s durable and simple to maintain on a daily basis. There are more ways to use tile that most people don’t think about when taking... read more
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Creative Tile to Wood Transition Ideas
July 22 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
If your home has a mixture of tile and wood flooring, a transition strip makes everything safe and seamless between different rooms. To ensure a beautiful look, you can get creative with your tile to wood transition and try... read more
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Match House Plants to Your Flooring
May 13 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
House plants bring life and greenery to any space while cleaning the air, and they can make even the darkest corners seem brighter. Whether you’re new to the idea of caring for house plants or you have a green... read more (1 rating, average rating is 1.00/5)Loading...
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How to Choose: Porcelain or Ceramic Tiles?
November 13 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
Tile is a downright durable choice when building from the ground up or starting a renovation project. Not all types of tile are created equal though. Depending on where you want to put your tile, what look you’re going... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Entryway Floor Tiles That Will Stand Up to Traffic
November 06 | 4 min read | BuildDirect
When you think of high traffic rooms in your home, your mind likely goes right to the kitchen. If you’ve got a big family with kids and pets, the den or family room might also be a heavily-trafficked area.... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Design Tips for Matching Ceramic and Vinyl Floor and Wall Tiles
July 03 | 4 min read | admin
There are two schools of thought when it comes to tiling the bathroom or kitchen. One camp says that the wall and floor tiles should complement each other but should not match. This is because matching floor and wall... read more (14 rating, average rating is 3.21/5)Loading...
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Commercial-Grade Ceramic and Porcelain Tile 101
December 21 | 4 min read | admin
While ceramic and porcelain are terms often used interchangeably when describing tile, there are actually differences between the two. Whether you’re interested in tiles for outdoors or using tiles in a heavy foot traffic area in your home, it’s... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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August 05 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Looking at home decor magazines, you may have noticed that floors are going back to light colors: beachy whites and pale birch golds, even greys and beiges. The pale floors are here for a while, so if you’re looking... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Tile, Textures, and Treatments: Home Decor To See & Feel
August 31 | 2 min read | admin
When we’re planning a home decor makeover, or even a single change to a room, it’s sometimes easy just to think about the visual aspects. This is easily forgivable, since visuals are a big piece of the puzzle. But,... read more (1 rating, average rating is 5.00/5)Loading...
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March 18 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
There are a number of reasons why tile can become damaged — something was dropped on the tile, the thin set was applied unevenly, or there is a hydrostatic pressure issue that is causing a lifting of the thin... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Grout Application and Finishing Tiles: A How-To Guide
March 11 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
Grouting and finishing your tile floors can be the final step in a home improvement project that will have lasting effects. It is important that it is done correctly and that you are well prepared for this portion of... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...
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Setting and Installing Tiles: A How-To Guide
March 04 | 3 min read | BuildDirect
When preparing to set and install tiles for flooring, there are some basic considerations. The first is figuring out how you would like the tile to lay. You need to decide if you want the tile set at an... read more (No Ratings Yet)Loading...