Follow these few tips to create a neat, magnificent work of tile art in your home.

No Bullnose Trim

Take the top of a shower curb, for example. You'd have to buy enough bullnose to cover both edges, and you’d end up with a grout joint down the center where the two rows of bullnose meet. Cover the curb with one piece of stone, polished on both sides

Polished Edges vs Trim

Save money and get a better looking tile job by making your own trim pieces for marble, granite and other stone tile jobs. Use dry diamond polishing pads.

A Better Bond

With larger tiles, trowel a thin layer of thinset on the back before it's set. Then set the trowel near the center of tile and spread to the edge. Then rotate the tile a quarter turn and repeat until it is covered.

Use a Laser Level

Prevent mistakes by using a laser level. Make sure the laser is properly level, then chalk the line and properly measure/set your tile.

Let the Grout Dry

Wiping the grout too soon allows too much water to epentrate, which means blotchy or hairline cracking. Wait until the grout is about wine cork consistency before you clean it.