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    WELCOME TO TIPS AND TRICKS | Floor Tiles

    Ceramic and porcelain tiles are a great choice for your floors and walls. However, they have their differences in their composition and installation. Follow our tips for making informed choices and optimizing the installation of your tiles.

    The pros and cons of tiling

    Durable, easy to maintain and anti-allergic, tiles have many pros and some cons. Check them out here.

    Prepare the application surface for tiles

    What makes a floor or wall solid is not the tiles, but rather what is underneath. Learn how to select and prepare the surface before laying tiles.

    Ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles

    There are two main tile categories. Learn the pros and cons of ceramic and porcelain tiles to make an informed choice.

    Cement glue and adhesive

    The correct cement glue and adhesive depend on the tile dimensions you have chosen. Learn how to properly select and use them.

    Tile biscuit and enamel

    The tiles contain two parts, the biscuit and the enamel. Watch this clip to learn the importance of a tile’s components.

    Calculate how many tiles you need to purchase

    Find our how to calculate how many tiles you will need to cover your surface right here!

    Tile grade

    PEI measures tile wear. Learn how this grade is measured and why grades vary from tile to tile.

    Select the amount of cement glue and trowel type

    Both tile dimensions and the notched trowel type used determine the area that can be covered with a bag of cement glue. Choose the right trowel and the right amount of cement glue by following our tips.

     

    Tile batches

    Tile size and colour may vary when baked. This is why it is important to purchase tiles that come from the same batch. Learn how to successfully select your batch of tiles.

    Additional tile installation products

    Why make life more complicated? Use these products to make your tiles easier to install.

    1. Aluminium flat joiner trim
      Aluminium flat joiner trim
      BMR Code 030-7329
      This titanium aluminium trim is designed to cover the joints of boards or tiles of any type of floor...
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    2. Silver stair nose
      Silver stair nose
      BMR Code 069-8115
      NOSING SILVER 1 1/8"X3'...
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    3. Silver stair nose
      Silver stair nose
      BMR Code 069-8090
      NOSING SILVER 1 1/8"X3'...
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    4. Silver stair nose
      Silver stair nose
      BMR Code 069-8115
      NOSING SILVER 1 1/8"X3'...
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    5. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 069-8346
      SEAMBINDER NAT OAK 1 3/4"X3'...
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    6. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 069-8337
      SEAMBINDER NAT OAK 1 3/4"X3'...
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    7. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 069-8346
      SEAMBINDER NAT OAK 1 3/4"X3'...
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    8. Aluminium stair nose
      Aluminium stair nose
      BMR Code 030-7222
      This aluminium stair nosing increases the durability of stair nosing while protecting the edges of f...
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    9. Aluminium stair nose
      Aluminium stair nose
      BMR Code 030-7213
      This aluminium stair nosing increases the durability of stair nosing while protecting the edges of f...
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    10. Aluminium stair nose
      Aluminium stair nose
      BMR Code 030-7222
      This aluminium stair nosing increases the durability of stair nosing while protecting the edges of f...
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    11. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 069-8230
      SEAMBINDER GOLD HAMM 1 1/4"X3'...
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    12. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 069-8203
      SEAMBINDER GOLD HAMM 1 1/4"X3'...
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    13. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 069-8188
      SEAMBINDER GOLD HAMM 1 1/4"X3'...
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    14. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 069-8230
      SEAMBINDER GOLD HAMM 1 1/4"X3'...
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    15. Overlap nosing
      Overlap nosing
      BMR Code 072-8407
      Drop Overlap Nosing made of vinyl. ...
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    16. Overlap nosing
      Overlap nosing
      BMR Code 072-8425
      Drop Overlap Nosing made of vinyl. ...
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    17. Overlap nosing
      Overlap nosing
      BMR Code 072-8434
      Drop Overlap Nosing made of vinyl. ...
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    18. Overlap nosing
      Overlap nosing
      BMR Code 072-8416
      Drop Overlap Nosing made of vinyl. ...
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    19. Moulding reducer
      Moulding reducer
      BMR Code 069-8300
      EQUALIZER BRIGHT CLR 1 1/2"X3'...
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    20. Moulding reducer
      Moulding reducer
      BMR Code 069-8328
      EQUALIZER BRIGHT CLR 1 1/2"X3'...
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    21. Moulding reducer
      Moulding reducer
      BMR Code 069-8294
      EQUALIZER BRIGHT CLR 1 1/2"X3'...
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    22. Moulding reducer
      Moulding reducer
      BMR Code 069-8300
      EQUALIZER BRIGHT CLR 1 1/2"X3'...
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    23. Aluminium flat joiner trim
      Aluminium flat joiner trim
      BMR Code 713-0294
      FLAT JOINER TRIM SILV.11/4"X3'...
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    24. Aluminium flat joiner trim
      Aluminium flat joiner trim
      BMR Code 713-0285
      FLAT JOINER TRIM SILV.11/4"X3'...
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    25. Floor equalizer
      Floor equalizer
      BMR Code 072-8106
      EQUALIZER HAM ANT BR 1"X3'...
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    26. Floor equalizer
      Floor equalizer
      BMR Code 072-8090
      EQUALIZER HAM ANT BR 1"X3'...
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    27. Floor equalizer
      Floor equalizer
      BMR Code 072-8115
      EQUALIZER HAM ANT BR 1"X3'...
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    28. Floor equalizer
      Floor equalizer
      BMR Code 072-8124
      EQUALIZER HAM ANT BR 1"X3'...
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    29. Floor equalizer
      Floor equalizer
      BMR Code 072-8142
      EQUALIZER HAM ANT BR 1"X3'...
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    30. Floor equalizer
      Floor equalizer
      BMR Code 072-8133
      EQUALIZER HAM ANT BR 1"X3'...
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    31. Floor equalizer
      Floor equalizer
      BMR Code 072-8106
      EQUALIZER HAM ANT BR 1"X3'...
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    32. Aluminum stair nosing
      Aluminum stair nosing
      BMR Code 072-8373
      Drop Stair Nosing made of aluminium. ...
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    33. Aluminum stair nosing
      Aluminum stair nosing
      BMR Code 072-8364
      Drop Stair Nosing made of aluminium. ...
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    34. Aluminum stair nosing
      Aluminum stair nosing
      BMR Code 072-8346
      Drop Stair Nosing made of aluminium. ...
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    35. Aluminum stair nosing
      Aluminum stair nosing
      BMR Code 072-8364
      Drop Stair Nosing made of aluminium. ...
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    36. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 072-8513
      Seambinder made of aluminium. Join floors of equal height, packaged include fasteners....
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    37. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 072-8504
      Seambinder made of aluminium. Join floors of equal height, packaged include fasteners....
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    38. Seambinder
      Seambinder
      BMR Code 072-8513
      Seambinder made of aluminium. Join floors of equal height, packaged include fasteners....
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    Floor tiles and wall tiles

    Can floor tiles be used on the wall or wall tiles be used on the floor? See the answer in our clip.

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