Large-format vs. classic: when bigger tile wins
Fewer grout lines read calmer and clean easier — but the substrate has to be flat. Here's how we decide.
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Notes on materials, remodeling and getting it right the first time.
Grout colour is a design decision, not an afterthought
Match it and the tile floats; contrast it and the pattern pops. Sealing keeps either one looking new.
Read noteHeated floors in Florida? Where they're worth it
Cool tile underfoot is lovely in July and brutal in January. A thin mat under the bathroom fixes it.
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