Nowadays, there are many types of tiles available on the market, and when it comes to home decoration, people may find themselves at a loss as to which tile to choose. In fact, in specific spatial applications, the choice of tiles should vary depending on the room—whether it’s the type of tile, the style, the pattern, or the color, all these factors need to be carefully considered.

Tiling can arguably be one of the most challenging aspects of renovating a new home. As a primary building material, tiles are used extensively on both floors and walls. Once the quality is subpar or the tiles aren't properly matched, it can significantly impact your future home life. Faced with the wide variety of tile options available on the market, first-time renovators are bound to feel overwhelmed. So in this issue, our editor will briefly introduce you to the different types of tiles and help you understand which tiles are best suited for various areas in your home interior. Without further ado, let’s dive right in!

Many people are overwhelmed by the wide variety of tiles available and don't know how to choose. In fact, when buying tiles, it’s enough to pay close attention to their “surface.” Good-quality tiles should be free of defects such as unevenness, bumps, protrusions, or warped corners. Their edges should be straight and flat, with edge length deviations no greater than 2–3 mm and thickness deviations no greater than 1 mm.

Does everyone know what tile grout is? Simply put, tile grout is the material we use to fill the gaps when laying tiles. So, what exactly is the purpose of tile grout? How do you use it? And what precautions should we take when applying tile grout? Let’s now take a closer look at everything you need to know about tile grout.

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.