Best Tiles for Holiday Hosting in High‑Traffic Areas

Best Tiles for Holiday Hosting in High‑Traffic Areas

The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and plenty of gatherings. Friends, family, and neighbors drop by with gifts and stories, children run aroun...
Best Tiles for Holiday Hosting in High‑Traffic Areas

Best Tiles for Holiday Hosting in High‑Traffic Areas

The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and plenty of gatherings. Friends, family, and neighbors drop by with gifts and stories, children run aroun...
Kitchen Backsplash Ideas That Wow — On a Budget

Kitchen Backsplash Ideas That Wow — On a Budget

A kitchen backsplash is one of the smallest surfaces in your home, but it has the power to completely change how your kitchen looks and feels. It p...
Brighton Gold to Phoenix Fire Onyx: New Porcelain Arrivals at The Tile Shoppe

Brighton Gold to Phoenix Fire Onyx: New Porcelain Arrivals at The Tile Shoppe

Changing the tile in a room is one of the easiest ways to make your home feel fresh and new. A clean floor, a bright shower wall, or a bold feat...
November 2025 Before & After Contest – Vote for Your Favourite

November 2025 Before & After Contest – Vote for Your Favourite

Before & After Monthly Contest November 2025 Before & After Finalists Real bathroom and shower tra...
Black Friday 2025: Our Biggest Tile Sale of the Year

Black Friday 2025: Our Biggest Tile Sale of the Year

Black Friday has arrived at The Tile Shoppe, and this year we’ve built one of our best tile collections yet. If you’ve been waiting for the right...
Maintenance Myths: High-Traffic Areas & How to Keep Your Tile Looking New for Decades

Maintenance Myths: High-Traffic Areas & How to Keep Your Tile Looking New for Decades

Tile is known for its durability, longevity, and beautiful finishes—but even the strongest surfaces can age prematurely when cared for incorrectly....
Tile Cost Breakdown: What Drives the Price in Tiles & Installation

Tile Cost Breakdown: What Drives the Price in Tiles & Installation

Tile Cost Breakdown: What Drives the Price in Tiles & Installation When you’re planning a renovation, one of the first questions is, “How much...
Budget vs Premium: Where It Makes Sense to Spend More (and Where to Save)

Budget vs Premium: Where It Makes Sense to Spend More (and Where to Save)

When you start a tile project—whether it’s your bathroom, kitchen, foyer, or basement floor—the same question always comes up: Should I go budget ...
Tile Trends: What Canadian Homeowners Are Choosing?

Tile Trends: What Canadian Homeowners Are Choosing?

Tile has always been one of the most versatile design elements in the home, but in 2025 Canadian homeowners are elevating it to new heights. More t...
Before & After Contest: Celebrating Our August 2025 Winners

Before & After Contest: Celebrating Our August 2025 Winners

Celebrating Transformations That Inspire Every home renovation tells a story — a story of vision, patience, and the magic that happens when creativ...
The Tiler's Toolkit: Essential and Nice-to-Have Tools for a DIY Home Tile Project

The Tiler's Toolkit: Essential and Nice-to-Have Tools for a DIY Home Tile Project

Starting a do-it-yourself tile project is one of the most rewarding ways to transform your home. It brings together creativity and hands-on skill, ...
The Psychology of Tile: How Color, Pattern, and Layout Affect Your Mood at Home

The Psychology of Tile: How Color, Pattern, and Layout Affect Your Mood at Home

When designing your home, it’s easy to focus on tile durability and style. However, the tiles you choose do more than cover surfaces – they can inf...
How to Calculate How Many Tiles You Need  (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)

How to Calculate How Many Tiles You Need (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)

Planning a tile project should feel exciting—not intimidating. Whether you’re refreshing a small powder room, designing a spa-like shower, or layin...