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Tile advice, straight
Notes from twenty-four years of setting tile in the Kansas City area — what fails, what lasts, and what to ask before you hire anyone. Including us.
How to tell if your shower was waterproofed right
Grout isn't waterproof. Here's what actually keeps a tiled shower dry, and the warning signs that yours wasn't built that way.
Read →Grout vs. caulk: where each belongs, and why it matters
The corners of your shower shouldn't be grouted. A tile setter explains where grout belongs, where caulk belongs, and what happens when they're swapped.
Read →Heated tile floors: what they cost to run and when they're worth it
Radiant heat under tile is cheaper to run than most people expect. What it costs, where it makes sense, and the one mistake that ruins it.
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