Collection: Our Blog

Uncoupling membrane or cement backer board under your tile? A pro comparison on crack isolation, waterproofing, height, weight and speed — so the floor lasts.

Continuous-rim, turbo and segmented diamond blades each cut differently. Here's which blade gives the cleanest cut on porcelain, stone and pavers — and when to switch.

Buying tile tools and materials for a crew adds up fast. Here's how contractors cut costs with bulk ordering, in-stock brands and the PlaceForPros Pro Program rewards.

The exact grouting kit pros rely on for clean joints and fast cleanup — the right float, sponges, buckets, margin trowel and the technique to avoid haze and pinholes.

Clean holes for pipes, valves and fixtures — which diamond hole saw, drill bit or nipper to use on porcelain and stone, plus the technique that stops cracking.

Match the notched trowel to the tile so you get full mortar coverage without waste — square-notch, U-notch and euro-notch sizing for small, medium and large-format tile.

When a wet saw beats a rail cutter, and how to choose one by motor, blade size, cut capacity and portability — a pro's guide to buying a tile saw that earns its keep.

Modified vs unmodified, LHT for large format, and when each is required — a clear pro guide to choosing the right thinset mortar so your tile bonds and stays bonded.

The exact tool kit pros use to install large-format tile flat and fast — leveling systems, suction handling, the right trowel and mortar, and a cutter that can handle the size.

Edge, round, square, listello and movement-joint profiles — how to choose the right metal tile trim (EMAC) by finish, tile thickness and application for a clean, durable edge.

How to pick a tile leveling system that kills lippage on large-format tile — clip-and-wedge vs cap-and-strap, reusable vs disposable, and what pros actually keep on the truck.