Good & Bad Tile - Know the Difference

Floor and wall tile have been the rage for the last 15 years, but before you chose your tile, listen to Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ,  chat with Nancy about good tile vs. bad tile, and more.

1. A brief history

       uses of clay (terra cotta, mosaics) tile date to ancient Egyptian times

2. Size trends

       applicable to 'field' tile not mosaics

       24" was ever popular & predominant just 5-6 years ago

       24" x 48" and greater sizes are, now, ubiquitous

3. What is "Subway" tile

        "I want that tile I see in the subway"!

        Any rectangle tile can be considered "subway"

4.What materials are used to produce tile

        stone, porcelain, glass, metals, wood, coconut, leather

        porcelain technology so excellent, it emulates stone

5. Choosing a tile...

        do some research, price-points, desired quality, uniqueness, value or...

        seek a true professional to assist

        set a budget

        you-Get-What-You-Pay-For

        know the application

6. Applications vs. choosing material-types

        where to use tile; typically, in baths, kitchens, powder

        consideration in choosing material types

        back-splashes in active kitchens

7. Installation

        DIY vs. hiring

        good vs. bad tile installers; handyman vs. craftsman; knowledge vs experience

        thin-set, grout; 'Big Box' vs pro-grade

8."Framing" the wall

        trim, moldings, borders

9. Maintenance

        cleaning stone products do not use popular glass cleaner-type solutions; pH-neutral

        seal ALL stone & natural material produced tile products

This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting

October 14, 2020

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