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 email questions to [email protected]