Tile Design

Tile Outside Corner

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tile Outside Corner

You’ve got a host of problems to manage.  What if the corner is not straight or plumb (and few corners are truly straight or plumb)?  How do you match up the two tiles on either side so that you get a smooth corner?  How do you deal with the problem of slipping tiles? Frankly, there... »

Stacked Tile or Overlapping Tile?

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Stacked Tile or Overlapping Tile?

Let’s define what the two terms mean, and give some advantages and disadvantages for both: Stacked Tile You’re familiar with stacked tile, and it’s the most common tile configuration for showers and bathtubs.  Stacked tile forms a grid-like pattern. Easiest tile design because you never have to guess about the placement of the next row. Too many stacked... »