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8 reasons our back splashes are BETTER.
Hamilton Tile explains eight ways their kitchen backsplash installations stand out, from using tile-specific backer boards and fixing walls properly to cleaning carefully and finishing edges well. The post emphasizes quality materials, attention to detail, and long-lasting results.
Linear vs. center shower drain: Pros and Cons.
This article compares linear and center shower drains, explaining the cost, installation complexity, maintenance, and visual differences between the two. It helps homeowners decide which drain type best fits their budget, style, and shower design goals.
Bad Builder Spotlight: 2 year old tile work FAIL.
A Woodstock, GA tile specialist highlights a two-year-old home with failing builder tile work and a leaking shower. The post warns homeowners to value craftsmanship, avoid chasing cheap tile work, and seek help when construction problems surface.
8 installation details that make our bathrooms BETTER.
Hamilton Tile explains eight construction details they use to make bathrooms more waterproof, durable, and easier to service in the future. The post focuses on preventing leaks, avoiding wood-and-water failures, and building with long-term maintenance in mind.
East Cobb, GA: A one of a kind bathroom remodel.
A walkthrough of a bathroom remodel completed in East Cobb, GA, with a focus on installation details, waterproofing, plumbing, and custom tile features. The post also highlights the homeowner’s high standards and includes project photos and a video tour.
Woodstock, GA: Tile Patio floor MAKEOVER!
A behind-the-scenes look at a tile patio floor makeover in Woodstock, GA, focusing on proper prep, crack isolation, control joints, and expansion details meant to help the tile last. The post also shares video links and photos documenting the work and techniques used.
Canton, GA: Local builder tile work SPOTLIGHT.
Hamilton Tile spotlights a local builder’s poor tile standards and contrasts “blow and go” installation with their own approach. The post argues that visible, tangible evidence helps explain why contractors have such a bad reputation.
Their own PERSONAL spa: A Towne Lake, Woodstock, GA bathroom renovation.
A bathroom renovation in Towne Lake, Woodstock, GA that turned an incomplete project into a polished result. The post emphasizes Hamilton Tile’s process, craftsmanship, and the importance of seeing what’s behind the tile.
DIY Tile Guy: Why You Should NOT Buy a Newly Remodeled Home
A guest post shares a warning for home buyers: newly remodeled homes can hide cheap cosmetic fixes meant to boost profit. The article argues that buyers should look past surface improvements and inspect the quality of the work.
Woodstock, GA: Curb-less, Barrier-free, zero-entry Showers..How, What, WHY?
Hamilton Tile explains what curb-less, barrier-free, zero-entry showers are, why they’re popular, and why they can be expensive and complex to build. The post also highlights common design challenges and shows examples from a recent project.
Woodstock, GA bathroom remodelers do it AGAIN!
A behind-the-scenes look at a custom bathroom remodel in Woodstock, GA, including the challenges of long project timelines, structural repairs, and the craftsmanship required for a high-end finish. The post also explains the type of clients Hamilton Tile is best suited to serve.