Installation of tile is a great way to increase the value of your home or investment property.
Kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most common areas when considering tile.
Tile is considered an upgrade for the most part when you compare it to alternatives.
Sure it may cost a little more at first, but it can outlast most other types of materials with some minor maintenance.
Have you seen the amount of new tile products out there? Most of them are perfect for the "do it yourselfer".
As a tile contractor, I am always seeing the "latest and greatest" stuff at my local tile stores.
Most of those products never hit the mainstream home improvement stores which is too bad.
The key is to be able and "filter" which ones are the real deal.
I have recently used a shower system kit that has been around for years and is now becoming really popular for the "do it yourselfer".
I was a little hesitant at first, but decided that it was time to move into the 21st century.
To my surprise, this made tile work ten times easier that could be argued as a "better performer" compared to the "old school" mud or mortar work.
I use these products on almost every job which are mostly remodel work in bathroom,kitchens and floors.
They do not require a "helper" which is common in the trades and usually consists of a tilesetter and his "helper" or "finisher".
I personally don't use a helper anymore due to the new products out there that don't require as much "labor" to do the same job.