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Heated Floors Under Tile: System Choices, Underlayment, and Long‑term Care
Warm tile floors change the way a room feels. With radiant heat doing the work under the surface, tile shifts from “cold and hard” to “comfortable ...
Tile Installation Mistakes to Avoid (Contractor & DIY)
A Detailed, Step-by-Step Guide With Checklists, Tables, Tolerances, and Real-World Fixes
Tile can look perfect on day one and still fail months lat...
Tile & Indoor Air Quality: Choosing Low-VOC Materials
The Complete Tile Selection Guide for Every Room
Materials, Finishes, Sizes, Slip Resistance, Layouts, Grout, and Maintenance
Tile isn’t just a des...
Best Tile Choices for Snowy Entryways & Mudrooms
Welcome to winter-proof design
In Canada, the first days of snow bring a feeling of magic: glittering branches, softly falling flakes and the promi...
How Contractors Actually Choose Tile: Balancing Speed, Stock and Risk
The world of professional tile installation is as complex as the intricate mosaics that adorn beautiful kitchens, bathrooms and commercial spaces. ...
Why the Same Tile Looks Different in Two Homes
When you shop for tiles at The Tile Shoppe, you likely start with a clear vision. You see a beautiful porcelain plank or a patterned ceramic sample...
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
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
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
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 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
Tile is known for its durability, longevity, and beautiful finishes—but even the strongest surfaces can age prematurely when cared for incorrectly....
