Good & Bad Tile - Know the Difference
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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.
\\n1. A brief history
\\n uses of clay (terra cotta, mosaics) tile date to ancient Egyptian times
2. Size trends
\\n applicable to \'field\' tile not mosaics
\\n 24" was ever popular & predominant just 5-6 years ago
\\n 24" x 48" and greater sizes are, now, ubiquitous
3. What is "Subway" tile
\\n "I want that tile I see in the subway"!
\\n Any rectangle tile can be considered "subway"
4.What materials are used to produce tile
\\n stone, porcelain, glass, metals, wood, coconut, leather
\\n porcelain technology so excellent, it emulates stone
5. Choosing a tile...
\\n do some research, price-points, desired quality, uniqueness, value or...
\\n seek a true professional to assist
\\n set a budget
\\n you-Get-What-You-Pay-For
\\n know the application
6. Applications vs. choosing material-types
\\n where to use tile; typically, in baths, kitchens, powder
\\n consideration in choosing material types
\\n back-splashes in active kitchens
7. Installation
\\n DIY vs. hiring
\\n good vs. bad tile installers; handyman vs. craftsman; knowledge vs experience
\\n thin-set, grout; \'Big Box\' vs pro-grade
8."Framing" the wall
\\n trim, moldings, borders
9. Maintenance
\\n cleaning stone products do not use popular glass cleaner-type solutions; pH-neutral
\\n seal ALL stone & natural material produced tile products
This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting
\\nOctober 14, 2020
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