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Shower installation process illustrated quick guide.
A basic overview of Hamilton Tile's shower installation process, explaining that most showers follow the same general steps regardless of size. The post notes that larger, more complex showers can take longer, but the overall building system stays consistent.
Small tile floor installation: Illustrated quick guide.
An overview of a small tile floor installation that explains the basic schedule and process. It’s a brief guide intended to help readers understand what to expect during the job.
Amazing Acworth, GA tile bathroom remodel.
A detailed look at a master bathroom remodel in Acworth, GA, highlighting the demolition, Schluter shower system installation, material handling, and finishing work. The post emphasizes craftsmanship, proper preparation, and the value of professional tile installation.
Tile to carpet transition, different heights. Our solution!
Hamilton Tile explains a practical solution for handling bathroom tile transitions when the new tile ends up higher than the adjacent bedroom carpet. The post includes a video demonstration and a brief introduction to their trade approach.
Marietta, GA pro tile pebble floor installation. What's the DIFFERENCE?!
This post explains how Hamilton Tile installs pebble shower floors and why their method is different from most. It also points readers to a helpful DIY resource and a video demonstration.
You're getting a BACK SPLASH: A comprehensive guide.
A detailed guide to planning, hiring, and installing a kitchen backsplash, covering material choices, prep work, demolition, layout decisions, grouting, caulking, and pricing. The article emphasizes hiring a qualified installer, planning ahead, and treating backsplash work as a permanent finish worth doing well.
ProKnee AP16: The Ultimate Professional knee pads for tile?
In this vlog, Ben santos reviews the ProKnee AP16 and asks whether they are the ultimate professional knee pads for tile installation. He also links to a more extensive written review and the related video.
Hamilton Tile Tip of the Day: How to screw your plywood subfloor with this easy system.
A short DIY vlog tip showing a simple system for organizing and systematizing how you screw down a plywood subfloor. The post includes a video and tags related to plywood subfloor screw techniques.
Our recent tile installation in Acworth, GA puts the SERVICE in tile service.
A short vlog update about a master bathroom tile installation in Acworth, GA. The post says grouting is happening that week and invites readers to watch the video and follow the channel.
Are lippage systems for AMATEURS and FAKERS?!
Ben Santos shares a vlog exploring an ongoing debate in the tile community about lippage systems. He frames it as a discussion about tile-setting practices and links to the video for the full conversation.
Discovering inspiration from a mosaic tile shower floor in Johns Creek, GA
A tile installation in Johns Creek, GA inspired the author after learning the mosaic tile was made by workers supported by nonprofit organizations in Spain. The post highlights the humanity and purpose behind the product and shares two related videos.