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6 Floor Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

The average floor takes a ton of abuse. Shoes, pets, kids and furniture all take their toll, leaving your floors looking worse for wear. While materials like natural stone, laminate, porcelain tile and even hardwood are designed to be durable, you still need to put some effort in when it . . . Read more

Different Types of Mortar and Their Uses

Mortar bonds bricks and other units of masonry together and adheres tiles to an underlayment. Mortar provides structural integrity to a wall, floor, or other structure but is flexible enough to allow shifting without cracking.  Mortar is not the same as cement, concrete, or grout. Cement is the binding element . . . Read more

Tips for Installing Large Format Tiles

Large format tile makes a dramatic statement in any space and are commonly chosen in both wall and floor applications to give a clean and modern look to a large area. While large format tiles are a great way to provide a modern look to a large space, they do . . . Read more

How to Seal Granite

Granite is a natural stone that is used in residential and commercial home design projects because of its timeless elegance and durability. Although usually associated with kitchen countertops, granite has so many more uses throughout the home. No matter how you feature this elegant product, taking the time to seal . . . Read more