There are several distinct phases when it comes to tiling a room. You've got your tile selection process.You've got your tile layout decisions. You've got your tile laying. And you've got your tile grouting. I feel like Bubba talking shrimp with Forrest Gump. That's...that about it.
Continue Reading Full Post
Categories
Comments 11
Thank you for the overwhelming response last week on our point versus flat marble flooring layout debate. We had an overwhelming response to our simple A or B question. And though the responses ranged from thought provoking, to those based on opinion and personal experience, to the layout most likely to...
Continue Reading Full Post
Categories
Comments 15
Overkill is a part of my soul. There's little I like more than overkill. If I were a professional wrestler, my name would be "Overkiller!" And my finishing move would allow me to pin you to the count of six rather than only three. But my entrance music would surely...
Continue Reading Full Post
Categories
Comments 17
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Fixing Tile Mistakes Before it's Too Late
Posted by Alex
From time to time while tiling, you might make a mistake. Hey, there's no reason to feel bad, even the most accomplished tile setters can foul up a job. (It's true, I've seen it firsthand.) The key thing to remember is that you can fix just about any mistake you...
Continue Reading Full Post
Categories
Projects
Comments 13
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Waiting it Out for Our Warm Gray Grout
Posted by Alex
Grout. Such a simple thing. A bit of cement based filler, sometimes mixed with sand, and a little bit of water. It’s a recipe that’s been around for thousands of years in an essentially unchanged format. It’s rather amazing how much something that is so simple can so easily change...
Continue Reading Full Post
Categories
Projects
Comments 33
  • Search

Wendy and AlexFirst time here? Meet Us!
  • Login
  • Follow
  • Advertising

If you're looking for information on advertising and sponsorships, head on over to our sponsorships page. You can purchase site sponsorships in a few easy clicks. 

Calendar View of Posts
Toolbox Tuesday
Open Housing
  • Categories
  • Archive

Archive

  • Popular Topics
  • Comments
  • Blog Roll

Recent Comments

Here are just a few inspiration and home blogs we're enjoying lately.

And a few of our classic but inactive favorites

  • We're Featured!

Old Town Home has been featured in the following places and publications:

The Washington Post
 
Washingtonian Magazine
 
Domino
 
Old House Journal
 
 
Apartment Therapy House Tour
 
Washington Post Express Feature
 
Home & Garden Blogs
 
© 2024 OldTownHome.com. - Privacy Policy

Please Login Below

Login Below

forgotten password?

or
Sign in with Facebook
Connect

Unexpected Error

Your submission caused an unexpected error. You can try your request again, but if you continue to experience problems, please contact the administrator.

Working...

Working...