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More Tile Tips

Yesterday, in New Ways with Old Tile we talked about cleaning, re-grouting, and finding ways to use less than favored tile colors to your advantage. One of the best things about tile in an unusual color is that everyone else won’t have the same thing. You can play up the color or tone it down, but if you do it right, it will look like it was intended as part of your very original design plan. You can always use your imagination and try something a bit more daring than the previous suggestions. Instead of a crisp white against turquoise, … Continue reading →

New Ways with Old Tile

If you have an older home, it may have tile in one or more bathrooms that isn’t exactly your idea of stylish or attractive. In many cases, the colors that were popular in the past don’t really do much to inspire us in coming up with updated design ideas. Sometimes, it’s simply a case of being old and showing signs of wear. What’s a homeowner to do? Start by scrubbing the area thoroughly. Next, decide if re-grouting tile is necessary. Fresh grout can make your tile look like new, so consider Re-grouting Instead of Replacing Tile. After re-grouting, you might … Continue reading →

How to Paint Tile

We already talked about re-grouting tile instead of replacing it. Doing so is a great way to save money and time. However, if your tile is outdated or simply a color you do not care for, re-grouting may not be enough. If you aren’t able to replace the tile, you can update it with paint. Yes, you can actually paint tile to freshen it up. Most people assume that it isn’t possible to paint tile. It’s true that you can’t just take a paint brush or roller straight to the tile, but you can paint it if you prepare the … Continue reading →