r/Tile 1h ago

General Discussion New tile at my local steak house? Oh... oh no, no no no 😬

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Stickers!?!? I am appalled.


r/Tile 6h ago

Homeowner - Advice about my Contractor Should I be worried?

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I keep seeing mixed opinions/recommendations. Is being able to see the words on the cement board ok? Is this redgard thick enough? Any other issues?


r/Tile 8h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Is it possible to adhere tile to rattan weave?

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Maybe foolish attempt, but I am hoping to remove the glass top and fill the center with ceramic and Zellige tiles. What is the best way to go about doing this? Ideally, I like the Zellige look without grout in between.

Please help!🙏


r/Tile 15h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Were These Set Correctly?

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I tiled a wall a few weeks back, and had to demo it today for various reasons. I used a sawzaw to cut through the wall at the grout lines and pulled back sections of wall at a time. The tiles were popping off the thinset, and looking at them I’m wondering if they look too clean, as though they were not set correctly. I used versabond modified, and mixed according to insteuctions, using the mid point of their water ratio recommendation. Wet the back of each tile with a damp sponge and back buttered each tile. Used 1/4” x 3/8” trowel and pushed tile into thinset. See photo of the back of the tiles and the thinset. Do they look too clean to have been set correctly? If so, any ideas what the issue could be?


r/Tile 13h ago

Homeowner - Advice about my Contractor New Tile Failed Tap Test (Advice Requested)

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I was looking for some suggestions, I had some new tile put in yesterday by a contractor and those 2 spots failed the tap test. Im not sure if I should have them come out to fix it or if it isnt that big of an issue.

Edit: Thanks for the help you guys, I wasn't too worried about it but wanted a second opinion since I only do DIY stuff so the replies helped clear up my concerns.


r/Tile 2h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice How can I place a tile back on the wall?

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A tile came out from the wall. What should I do to place it back? Thanks.


r/Tile 13h ago

Professional - Looking for Advice The floor is open for suggestions

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This was built in 1985. The owner wants me to fix it. How would you guys go about resurfacing this? I cant do too much here or I will be above the door.


r/Tile 10h ago

Professional - Project Sharing I typically use a quality liquid with multiple layers of reinforcing fabric! Sturdy build!

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Flextile wp980 with multiple layers of fabric


r/Tile 2h ago

Professional - Looking for Advice My contractor just left a 3" dent marking on one of the tile by the sliding door, what should I do?

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I'm not very picky with how the bath should turnout after my remodeling is just completed for 3 weeks now. Now I'm finding one of the tile is scratched up about 2-3 inches wide. How should any company handle this situation? Please see pic. Any advice you suggest I should point out to the remodeling company is appreciated.


r/Tile 11h ago

General Discussion Grout color

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Is it expected? Color of grout keeps coming. Installation of washroom was done over a month ago


r/Tile 23h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Tenax Proseal vs 511 Porous Plus for honed marble bathroom tile. What would you chose and why?

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I need to seal some new tile in my master bathroom. The tile is honed Iceberg white marble from a seller that must not be named. The tile is on the shower walls, wainscotting and on the floor of the bathroom.

I have a Quarter full gallon jug of 511 Porous Plus left over from another project. I also found a ton of Tenax Proseal at a liquidation store near me. They didn't know what they had ans sold it for only a couple buck per bottle. I think I bought like 10. Which is the better sealer? What will be most durable and seal the best? What would you pick? Why?


r/Tile 1h ago

Professional - Project Sharing How’s my tile guy doing?

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r/Tile 4h ago

DIY - Project Sharing Beer Time?

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Just completed my first tile job. Took about 2 weeks working on it all day everyday pretty much. Holy shit that was brutal. Please don’t roast me, i can’t mentally handle it. 😂

Thanks to this page for answering any question i ever had.


r/Tile 5h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Tile finishing decisions

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Should I go with option 1 or option 2 (see photos) for ending backsplash in kitchen.


r/Tile 4h ago

Professional - Project Sharing I wanted to share a recently completed steam shower.

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I know it might not be for everyone. Theres a couple minor mistakes but meh. Ceiling was f***ed, framing was f***ed. I framed the sloped ceiling like a crazy person to get it right, but I was able to do pull-ups on each stick I used so good enough.

I didn't get great pictures of the hex penny tiles but I effing nailed that along all the perimeter.

Ceiling is sloped 2 inch per foot, works great till it drips onto their backs lol, oops.

Heated floors and seats. Even the towel bar is heated! Shower spout is built into the ceiling but I forgot to get a picture lol. It actually looks super cool and the placement is great. Maybe I'll update the post later.

Oh and there is a light strip in the back that isn't hooked up yet.


r/Tile 11h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Match or dead stock

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Hey Tile heads! I just bought a house and the shower dumps into the basement so I need to replace the tile after I replace the shower pan- does anyone have extra stock or a best match for
Cerdomus Thermae Avorio- please let me know!


r/Tile 5h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice GoBoard/Tub Flange

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I see old posts and arguments for both, the manufacturer of the tub shows wall backer to the flange and tile over that, or do I need to fur the wall out so the gobaord comes over the flange for the tile?


r/Tile 13h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice I need help with shower grout

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Shower grout is cracking in some places and had low levels around some tiles. I started to try and scratch some grout out of the lines to lay new grout, but the grout lines are so small. The tiles are penny hexagon tile so it is taking forever. Do I need to fully scrape it every grout line? Can I spot treat? Is there any trick to help loosen the grout better or a tool that will make it more efficient for me? I would appreciate any help!


r/Tile 3h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Epoxy grout wont clean??

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I’ve tried using peroxide, regular dish soap, and stone tech cleaner. This grout is only about eight months old. I tried using a scrub brush. It doesn’t seem to be able to come clean. I didn’t seal it because at the time I installed it I was under the impression that you didn’t have to with epoxy grout. Any help is much appreciated


r/Tile 10h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Aqua Nero from The Tile Shop

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Has anyone used this tile or something similar in a shower? I’m curious to see how the finished result looks. Please show off your work if you’ve used a similar darker tile in a shower — I’m looking for inspiration. Thank you!

Aqua Nero


r/Tile 2h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice advice on retiling this please😩🙏 thanks

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r/Tile 23h ago

DIY - Looking for Advice Tenax Proseal Vs 511 Porous Plus for honed marble bathroom tile. What would you chose and why?

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I need to seal some new tile in my master bathroom. The tile is honed Iceberg white marble from a seller that must not be named. The tile is on the shower walls, wainscotting and on the floor of the bathroom.

I have a Quarter full gallon jug of 511 Porous Plus left over from another project. I also found a ton of Tenax Proseal at a liquidation store near me. They didn't know what they had ans sold it for only a couple buck per bottle. I think I bought like 10. Which is the better sealer? What will be most durable and seal the best? What would you pick? Why?