The Ins and Outs of Cement Board Repair

The Ins and Outs of Cement Board Repair When a construction project is being performed at your home or office, you will want to know all the terms the contractors referring to. This will give you a better idea of the service the contractor is providing and

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How Often Should You Reseal Grout?

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How Often Should You Reseal Grout? After the tile is installed, a sealant should be applied. This will help keep out mold, grease, and dirt. In time, the sealant will start to break down making a reseal necessary. But the question is, how often do you need

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Top Reasons Why Tile Cracks

Why Does Tile Crack

Many homeowners have been there.  They installed beautiful tile flooring in their homes and now it’s starting to crack. There are many reasons tile cracks and familiarizing yourself with these reasons can keep tile from cracking in the first place. There are also steps you can take

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Helpful Grouting Tips

New grout over old grout

If done correctly, grouting can give your tile a great look. The right tools and techniques will help you get results you can be proud of. This article will give you some grouting tips that will help you get an attractive and durable finished product. Let the

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What to Do if Water Damage Occurs in Your Home

Water Damage

Water is a powerful element and it can cause considerable damage to your home. It can weaken structures, cause mold and mildew to grow and it can completely destroy certain elements of your home. While water damage can be devastating in some instances, there are steps that you

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Tile Installation

Tile Installation

Your new tile installation won’t be complete until you choose the trim, borders and edgings.  You can add excitement to the most standard subway tile installation by including a contrasting color trim or border. Edge the installation in a third color or in the main tile color.

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How to Spot Water Damage

Repair Your Grout after Water Damage

When you purchase a home, one of the first things you should check carefully before you commit are the bathroom and kitchen for water damage. Here’s what to look for so that you catch the water damage in time to include it in the required repairs made before you

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Cracked or Broken Grout Signals a Bigger Problem

Broken grout

You probably don’t clean your shower tile daily or even weekly. Chances are good that mop your tile floors pretty often though. That means you notice when the grout cracks or breaks. You could patch it quickly and move on to other things or you could take

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Ask a Grout and Tile Expert: When DIY Goes Wrong

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Would you believe that less than half of millennials always call professionals when tackling a home improvement project? A DIY tile or grout project can be a great way to learn a new skill while beautifying your home. But many people quickly find that Pinterest and reality

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Get Creative with Designer Tile

Couple Choosing Tiles In The Shop

Most people know tile and natural stone are excellent choices for homes. It’s clean, durable and looks really good. However, many may not know that you can get really creative with tile and stone. That’s largely because these products come in so many colors and even with

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