Floor and wall tile have been the rage for the last 15 years, but before you chose your tile, listen to Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica in Scottsdale, AZ, chat with Nancy about good tile vs. bad tile, and more.

**1. A brief history

uses of clay (terra cotta, mosaics) tile date to ancient Egyptian times**

**2. Size trends

applicable to 'field' tile not mosaics

24" was ever popular & predominant just 5-6 years ago

24" x 48" and greater sizes are, now, ubiquitous**

**3. What is "Subway" tile

"I want that tile I see in the subway"!

Any rectangle tile can be considered "subway"**

**4.What materials are used to produce tile

stone, porcelain, glass, metals, wood, coconut, leather

porcelain technology so excellent, it emulates stone**

**5. Choosing a tile...

do some research, price-points, desired quality, uniqueness, value or...

seek a true professional to assist

set a budget

you-Get-What-You-Pay-For

know the application**

**6. Applications vs. choosing material-types

where to use tile; typically, in baths, kitchens, powder

consideration in choosing material types

back-splashes in active kitchens**

**7. Installation

DIY vs. hiring

good vs. bad tile installers; handyman vs. craftsman; knowledge vs experience

thin-set, grout; 'Big Box' vs pro-grade**

**8."Framing" the wall

trim, moldings, borders**

**9. Maintenance

cleaning stone products do not use popular glass cleaner-type solutions; pH-neutral

seal ALL stone & natural material produced tile products**

This podcast sponsored by Premier LightingOctober 14, 2020

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