When I first saw SimpleMat, I didn’t think it would work all that well. But after seeing SimpleMat in action, I was shocked at how simple to install it really is. SimpleMat from Custom Building Products is the easiest way to tile a backsplash, wall or counter top I’ve ever seen. It comes in 9″ … Read more
Recently I received a question on a public forum about how to prepare plywood for vinyl tile: Concerned reader asks: So I’ve moved into a home that has wall to wall carpeting in every single room. That includes the kitchen and the bathroom. I was rather amazed and a little appalled that someone would do … Read more
Today a reader asks: I am remodeling a small kitchen (12×10). I have installed: stainless steel appliances, Diamond Kitchen Cabinets in Cherry Harvest finish, and Alloc – Japanese Cherry hardwood flooring. I am having a difficult time selecting a granite countertop color? I cannot decide whether to go light or dark? Can tell me how to … Read more
Pebble stone floors are growing in popularity and after seeing a kitchen floor done exclusively in pebbles myself, I can understand why. It was a beautiful look and definitely unique. No boring wood or ceramic tile in that kitchen, pebble stone floors are a welcome addition to cottage style or modern kitchen designs. They re … Read more
Not too long back, we were contacted by a PR firm that wanted to share a product that competes with SimpleMat called Bondera TileMatSet. Intrigued, we agreed to receive what Bondera calls a Tiling Toolbox. On the surface it might look like any other wooden box, but once opened up, we discovered that it contained … Read more
