Installing Ceramic Floor Tile brings a texture, richness and color to a room that Linoleum has yet to truly mimic. Ceramic Tile floors can be installed in any room, however they are most frequently seen in Bathrooms and Kitchens. I particularly like them in entryways, where they serve as a transition point from the outside to large carpeted or hardwood floored rooms. They make for easy clean up and are impervious to water damage. [Read More]
Installing Tile over Tile
Installing tile over tile can be done, however there are a few things you must consider, and do prior to installing the new tile over the original tile.
Though tiling over tile can be done, a homeowner should first consider the aesthetics of doing so. Tiling over Tile will raise the height of the floor by 1/4" to 1/2" higher, pending the tile that is used. Existing cabinets, toilets, bathtubs and other existing permanent fixtures may look swallowed up or sunken in, unless these fixtures are not first removed prior to installing the new tile. In addition, doors and baseboard trim may need to be modified to accommodate the new floor height. [Read More]
Building a Garage Addition to Your Home
One of the most rewarding home improvements I made to my home was to build a garage addition. For years I contemplated building a garage addition while I scraped the ice and snow from my cars and waited for them to warm up during the winter months. About 5 years ago I finally made the decision to build a garage onto my house. [Read More]
