​You’ve started thinking about updating your kitchen or bathroom, but there are so many options out there! Cabinets, flooring, appliances, backsplashes, faucets, hardware, countertops…. it can quickly start to get overwhelming and expensive. Tile is commonly found in renovations as a durable backsplash option or hardworking flooring choice… but have you ever thought of using tile as a countertop? If you’ve never explored this option before, then here are four reasons to consider tiling your countertop.

​New York City, 1904. Designers George C. Heins and Christopher Grant La Farge were faced with an interesting challenge; architects had created a new subterranean world as a new form of city travel. The walls of this new underground train travel needed to be covered in something different than a standard square tile in order to properly contour to the curved walls of these underground stations. George and Christopher also knew they would have to find a tile that would meet the high standards of Victorian hygiene.
It was into this unique situation that the “subway tile” was born. These sparkling white ceramic tiles didn’t stain, were easy to clean, and light bounced off of them to give the appearance of a safe and sanitary space.

Tiles can be used almost anywhere. Garage floors, kitchen counters, exterior walls, house address numbers..... Wait, house address numbers? Yes; the use of tile is limited only to your imagination!
Since tile is chemically inert, unaffected by UV light and resistant to temperature, tile makes a great material for this project.

​Have you noticed that green is having its moment? With the rise of “cottagecore” style, as well as people leaning towards more earth friendly choices in their homes, green is becoming a popular and beautiful colour to choose for so many applications. From wall colour, cabinetry, accents and, of course tile, there are so many ways to incorporate this colour into your space. 

​You finally found the perfect tile to complete your kitchen backsplash, it has been installed and, as you’d hoped, your kitchen looks amazing!
Endless weeks of searching and stress are over:  you’ve reached the light at the end of the remodeling tunnel.  Congratulations; it’s time to indulge in success, pour a tall glass of wine and get ready to relax… oh no! You’ve spilled that red wine all over your beautiful tile and panic is setting in!  But wait…isn’t that the idea behind tile?  Isn’t the benefit of tile its durability and ease of cleaning the entire reason to install a backsplash in the first place?  
Here are a few misconceptions about tile, stone, grout and sealers that you should know before you’ve finished installing tile in a high traffic area like a kitchen.
 

With the arrival of warm weather, the first thing that comes to mind are all the beautiful colours that start to come to life. Sometimes it can be hard to incorporate these tones into your home, because of the commitment needed, but here are some easy ways to introduce colour into your home. With a pop here and a splash there, you can completely change the look of your space!

The popularity of custom tiled showers has skyrocketed in recent years, with many people wishing to express their personal style with their tile choices. With a tiled shower, there are so many options; do you want to create a classic subway tile look, or a sleek modern stone? How about a concrete inspired porcelain or hand formed glazed ceramics?
However, before you can even think about the aesthetics, you’ve got to think about the waterproofing system underneath that tile. One of the greater reasons for the surge in popularity of tiled showers is because of the recent advancements in tiling and waterproofing technology. Tiled showers used to labour intensive, tricky to install correctly, prone to leaks and more. Here is a short history on how it used to be done... and how it’s done today.

​Imagine this: You are walking across your brand new tiled bathroom floor.... The tile colour is simply perfect...the soft satin finish is just what you've always wanted... it’s beautiful. You've waited so long to find the right tile and it was worth the wait.
But, hold on one moment! As your feet slide across the newly tiled floor, your sock catches on the edge of a tile. You start to panic; looking closer, you see that many of the pieces are higher or lower than the rest of the installation. In horror, you look towards your new shower walls hoping for better results, but to your dismay you see four of the tiles protruding past the others, exposing the glazed edge of the tile!

​When searching for the perfect new tile for your home, you will come across a wide variety of shades, tones and styles. You may have noticed a rating called “variation” listed on some tile series.

You’ve decided to tile your backsplash but, as you’re figuring out how to go about it, you realize you’ve got an electrical outlet right in the middle of the backsplash! 
How on earth do you tile around the outlet and keep the cover plate flush with the tile? Fortunately, with our step-by-step guide, the job just got a lot easier!