Ruminating about how expensive a bathroom renovation will be can cause anyone to break into a cold, panicked sweat. But before you talk yourself out of beginning, remember that bathroom renovations don’t have to break the bank! There are various ways to save, on tiles to toilets, all leading to a brighter, newer bath and a beneficial investment in...

When initiating a bathroom build, how do you decide which tile backer board is best for the job? That depends not only on the building budget, but how long you want the bathroom floors and walls to last. When choosing the appropriate backing for bathroom renovations, it’s important to prevent moisture issues posed by wet rooms. Indeed, any builder...

Marble is an attractive surface for many reasons. It’s durable, natural, and elegant in a number of business and household settings. From iconic colonnades to floor tiles, showers and vanities, marble is a stone that has been a building favorite for thousands of years. However, thousands of years ago, marble didn’t have to deal with a number of the...

After choosing your vinyl plank flooring, the hard work begins. Since vinyl plank flooring can be connected over concrete, wood, linoleum, ceramic tile floor and existing vinyl, laying it down may be more straightforward than you think. Installation depends on whether you’ve chosen glue-down or click-together. Budget friendly, low-maintenance, and...

Modern life is hectic and busy and time is precious. Often, the shower is the only refuge you have from stress during the day, away from the demands of work and family. Therefore, it’s more important than ever to make it the best customized shower possible. It’s also important to ensure your shower is waterproof so you and your family can enjoy it,...

Travertine is one of those stones that is a great building materials with functionality and character.   Nature knew what she was doing with this beautiful material.   In fact, many contractors and home renovators turn to travertine to modernize outdoor spaces like patios, swimming pools and walkways as well as indoor spaces like kitchens and bathrooms....

Engineered stone has only been around since the late 1960s, however, its popularity as a countertops material has skyrocketed in recent years, as its value and ease of maintenance benefits are more widely recognized amongst leading builders, interior decorators and successful home owners.  There are pages and pages of discussion threads on some of...

Any professional granite installer will advise you your granite needs to be sealed to avoid staining.  Unless you know your granite has been  resonated (a process by which a polyester resin is vacuumed sucked through the granite at the quarry prior to shipping to enhance transportability without breakage but also serves to seal the stone) you need...

 

1. wedi is a market leader in quality and innovation with a proven 30+ year track record offering interior wet room waterproofing solutions for tiled showers. 2. wedi products are 100% internally waterproof and will not allow for mold growth thus eliminating potentially costly repairs. 3. wedi products are backed by an industry leading, comprehensive...

If you struggle with basement mold, you are not alone. It’s a common problem in many homes, particularly those with damp, dark basements—conditions which turn your basement into the promised land for mold and mildew. And once it starts to grow, it can be difficult to get rid of.  As always a its easier with the right information… Mold is part of...

When selecting the best tile for your bathroom, you need to consider more than colour and style. Bathrooms are subject to the most moisture and humidity in the entire house, so choose wisely. With thousands of tile choices, the stress and overwhelm of deciding where to start is real. Help is here! From the floor to the shower stall, backsplash, and...

Slate is a metamorphic stone. If you can remember back to your middle school science class, that means it’s the result of a transformation of pre-existing rock under great pressure and temperature. It’s no secret that interior design trends tip towards stones like quartz and granite these days. However, if you’re looking for something a bit more...

If you’ve decided to take the leap into engineered hardwood flooring you won’t be sorry. This lightweight, durable flooring is a great addition to any room and doesn’t require an engineering degree to install. There are four methods of installation: staple down, nail down, glue down, and floating. Application will depend on sub floor and specific...

One of the most desirable qualities about natural stone is its versatility. Used in sculptures, monuments, buildings, and yes, floors and kitchen countertops. Hard, colorful and beautiful, yet susceptible to staining. As stone care professionals, we can tell you that when it comes to stone care the most overlooked point is the need to seal against...

Whether you’re in the midst of a home renovation or planning a new construction project, it’s important to choose the best flooring for the space. If you’ve decided to install affordably stylish luxury vinyl plank flooring, consider a few things prior to making your purchase to avoid disappointment. First, you need to take into account the room where...

Luxury vinyl plank flooring (LVP) has come a long way from the vinyl squares and sheets of the past. Now amply available in today’s hottest trends of greys and distressed forms, one exciting aspect of LVP is the extensive selection of colours and styles. Therefore, luxury vinyl planking is a beautiful and affordable way to give new and old homes...

Quartz countertops are a man-made alternative to natural stone countertops..When talking quartz counters names like “Zodiaq” and “Stilestone” come to mind.   These very hard granite-like surfaces are formed from 80-90% quartz pieces fused together with a polyester resin in a large extruded bun from which counter-top think slabs are cut and then shaped...

Back during the time of the Venetians and Romans, marble was already a popular material used for architecture, flooring, and sculpture. As a result, there was a surplus of marble chips and pieces available after the completion of a project or commission. Rather than toss the pieces, stone masons at the time would mix the marble fragments with concrete,...

If you’re looking to enhance the beauty, luxury and ease of maintenance of your floors, then look no further than our new engineered wood and luxury vinyl plank flooring collection. Now available at City Tile, you can find both engineered wood and luxury vinyl plank designs to suit your home’s needs. Let’s explore and compare these two types of flooring. ENGINEERED...

Home renovations can often leave us with a number of leftover pieces which end up being stored somewhere in the garage or the basement in a box. Usually it consists of pieces of tile from the kitchen or the bathroom. They may sit in that box for years unopened and forgotten because no one knew what to do with them. Here are a few quick DIY projects...

Commencing a new tile project and seeing it through to completion brings with it many rewards. Along with a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment, nothing says contentment like a job you did yourself. As a do-it-yourself tile installer, you want to be confident you have the best tools at hand to get the job done safely and professionally. Fortunately,...