Collection: Our Blog

Which diamond hole saw sizes and type you actually need for valves, pipes and fixtures — wet vs dry, guides, and how to drill porcelain without cracking it.

A pro walkthrough for a leak-proof tiled shower niche — prefab vs framed, the waterproofing details that matter most, and the boards and trims to use.

Metal trim profile or bullnose tile to finish an exposed edge? A pro comparison on looks, durability, cost and install — and when each is the right call.

Epoxy or cement grout? A pro comparison on stain resistance, durability, cost and workability — so you pick the right grout for showers, floors and high-traffic jobs.

Starting out in tile? Here's the no-fluff tool list that gets you doing professional work from day one — and how to kit up affordably with the Pro Program.

What comes in a GURU Speedy Superkit, how the linear and square versions differ, and how to pick the right kit to build a fully waterproof shower fast.

Sheet membrane, foam board or liquid waterproofing for a tiled shower? A pro comparison on reliability, speed, cost and where each wins — so the shower never leaks.

Linear or square shower drain? A pro comparison on slope, tile size, looks and install — plus how GURU Superkits make either one a one-day waterproof install.

RUBI's TR, TX and TZ manual cutters compared by tile hardness, length and budget — a quick decision guide so you buy the right cutter the first time.

The wear items that quietly cost you jobs when you run out — the consumables every tile pro should keep stocked on the truck, and how to reorder them in bulk.

Glass and mosaic chip and crack with the wrong tools. Here's the wet saw blade, nippers and scoring tools pros use — and the technique for clean, chip-free cuts.