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Program: Architecture, Design and Building Science Today’s designers are increasingly preferring large format tile for the monolithic appearance it provides. However, when the tiles become larger, special precautions need to be taken to prevent problems both during installation and throughout the life of the application. Wall applications can be particularly challenging. This course addresses these […]

https://youtu.be/so0-Vyn8Q0w   Why Choose Tile You’ve made the leap and decided to build a home or remodel your existing space. You are now faced with thousands of decisions that need to be made, and millions of options to choose from. One of those choices, which we think is an easy one, is “what kind of flooring

Steam Showers You’ve probably heard the term “steam shower”, but what is it? And more importantly, how do you properly install tile in your steam shower? We will first look at what exactly makes a shower a steam shower, then go over the various installation products that you’ll need to ensure proper installation of tile

Benefits of Installing Tile Over Tile Installing a new tile job over existing tile is a great way to update the look of your room without having to remove the old floor. It saves money when compared to paying someone to pull out the old tile. Or, if you are doing it yourself, it will

WHAT IS A TILE LEVELING SYSTEM? While the process of installing tile is a complicated one, the desired result is pretty simple: flat tile. The inherent nature of the tile itself present challenges in accomplishing this, as does the substrate you are installing over. Usable on both walls and floors, this is where leveling systems

LILI CEMENT TILE Cement tile has become very popular as of late, and for good reason. The unique style and vibrant colors offer endless design possibilities that can work in any space. Lili Tile is the most popular cement tile manufacturer Louisville Tile offers. While it looks great, it is important to know the installation

CLEAN, PROTECT AND CARE Tile and grout are going to get dirty, it’s inevitable. Luckily, cleaning it, and keeping it clean, doesn’t have to be hard. Fila Solutions has a product to clean up just about any scenario, and Louisville Tile carries them all. Every material needs a specific treatment that protects and enhances surfaces phase-after-phase.

POPULARITY OF LARGE FORMAT TILE Large format tile is considered to be any tile with one side longer than 15″. Since their inception into the tile world, large format tile has not only grown in popularity, but also in size. From 24×24 all the way up to 40×120, larger tiles are all the rage (including

WHY USE GLASS TILE? Glass tile offers a unique visual appeal that can’t be achieved with standard ceramic or porcelain tile. Color options are almost limitless, and glass tile mosaics come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors and textures. This allows for a limitless amount of design possibilities and combinations to make your project

Even with a perfect tile installation, some light distortion caused by the natural variation in the tile’s surface is inevitable. Lighting can take the smallest variance and cast a large shadow. The severity of the shadow is determined by the angle of the light. Obviously the most critical view is seen when the light source