Posts Tagged ‘tiles’
Using Exterior Tiles Indoors
Gone are the days when exterior tiles were designed for outside use only. It was frowned upon to even think of including them inside your home. Now days we see more homes using exterior tiles indoors to add a touch of texture and elegance. This modern look includes a natural effect created using exterior tiles. Fireplaces…
Read MoreThe Truth About Tile Pricing
The South African tile market is very cost conscious, with many retailers competing for your business by discounting prices. As the saying goes “bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”. This certainly rings true in the tile industry. Before purchasing we have some tips for better understanding of…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 5 – Applying Grout Tips
We are coming close to completing your tiling project! Up to this point, your sub-floor has been prepared, your full tiles have been laid with adhesive, all your tiles have been cut and now the last step is applying grout to the tiles to finish the project. Step 9: Applying grout to your laid tiles When…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 4 – Cutting Tiles
Once you have placed all your full tiles you can move on to cutting tiles and placing the cut tiles. This process is the longest part to tiling and possibly the most complicated part. There are two tools for cutting tiles, a manual tile cutter for when you need to cut a straight line through…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 3 – Laying Tiles Correctly
Once you have prepared your subfloor(Part 1) and mixed your adhesive(Part 2) you can start laying tiles. We learnt in Part 2, how to mix the adhesive. Lets recap a few main points to get you back up to speed. Step 6: Applying your adhesive (Main points) Use your trowel to spread the adhesive Press adhesive…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 2 – Preparing Tile Adhesive
This is a DIY Tiling series to help you through your tiling project. In Part 1 we spoke about preparing your sub-floor and planning your tile layout. In Part 2 we are going to look at mixing and preparing tile adhesive for laying your tiles. Things to do before getting started with laying tiles Firstly,…
Read MoreDIY Tiling Series Part 1 – Floor Perperation For Porcelain Tiles
DIY tiling is easy if you follow the basic floor preparation steps and tick all the boxes before commencing your exciting project. You must ensure you have done your research before embarking on this challenge. You don’t want to waste countless hours tilling and have it turn out wrong. Over the next couple of weeks,…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Perfect Exterior Tiles
Choosing Exterior Tiles is not a simple task. This does not mean popping to the store and grabbing any tile that appeals to your taste. A lot of thought needs to be put into it for you to achieve that long-lasting, incredible design that you are seeking. Exterior tiles are similar to interior tiles, as they come in…
Read MoreMixing and Matching Mosaics
We are loving the idea of using these tiles to add a pop of colour and elegance to the room. For a refreshing modern touch to your home, Mosaic Tiles are always a good option. We are aware that sometimes it can go very wrong if not done correctly. Here are a few tips of…
Read MoreWood-Look Tile Trend 2016
It is undeniable that the Wood-look tiles are one of the hottest design trends of 2016. The concept of the Wood-look tiles is not a new one, but due to the practicality of them and their irrefutable beauty, the popularity has grown. What are these tiles that everyone is raving about? It’s rather simple actually.…
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