When renovating a new home, many people simply can't make it to the renovation site every single moment to keep an eye on the progress. Most of them are busy working during the day, so they usually only check in after work. If they spot any problems, they’ll directly contact the construction workers. Today, we’d like to share the story of just such a homeowner: He has to go to work during the day and only visits his new home in the evenings. However, this homeowner is quite meticulous—he always marks any areas he notices that seem problematic, then sets aside some time to discuss these issues with the construction crew. Even when laying the tiles, he made numerous markings, though he wasn’t entirely sure what they meant. What he didn’t expect, though, was that after the installer saw the marks he’d made, they reached out to him immediately, informing him that they couldn’t continue working anymore.

When it comes to home renovation, I’d say the most time-consuming aspect is undoubtedly choosing the right hardware. Take tiles, for example—many people feel completely at a loss when they’re first selecting them. Having spent several years in the renovation industry, I’ve gained some expertise in tiles myself. So, I’d like to break down this process from multiple angles and share with you some of my insights on how to pick the right tiles—hopefully, these tips will be helpful as you make your tile-buying decisions.