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Diagonal Herringbone Layout

How to Start a Diagonal Herringbone Layout

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
September 8, 2023
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Scott walks us through how to find the starting point for a diagonal herringbone layout and how to keep the tile in line.


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Matt Garcia - Residential Hardwood and Laminate Winner

Matt Garcia, Residential Hardwood/Laminate Winner: 2022 FCI Installation Awards

Beth Miller
Beth Miller
November 2, 2022
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Matt Garcia, owner, Craftsman Hardwood Flooring, worked on a project where the interior designer surprised him with a unique challenge at the start of the job.


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Sliver cut along a wall

Tile Layout Without Sliver Cuts

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
June 15, 2022
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Done well, tile layout is pleasing to the eye. Done poorly, everyone loses. Tile layout is not difficult, but it does require skill and experience.


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using a laser to install square tile

Is Your Laser Really Square For Your Tile Installation Project?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
June 3, 2020
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The combination of technology and the tile installer's need to create a square layout and project long straight lines, brought the laser to the tile world.
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unbalanced tile installation

CTEF Tile Tip: Is a Balanced Tile Layout Really Difficult to Achieve?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
December 19, 2019
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In order to deliver an eye-pleasing tile installation, the tile mechanic needs to follow all the tile industry standards and best practices when possible. One of these requirements calls for the tile to be centered and balanced.
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self-leveling mortar or self-leveling underlayment

Technical Focus: Achieving a flat floor for tile and stone applications

Mike Micalizzi
Mike Micalizzi
June 14, 2019
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Without some degree of surface preparation, it’s highly unlikely that a concrete slab or wood-framed subfloor will be flat enough to meet the requirements for large-format tile. A quick check with a straightedge often shows that a small area or perhaps the entire surface dips and undulates outside of industry standards.


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installing ceramic tile

CTEF Tile Tip: Balance and Common Sense in Offset Patterns

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
December 14, 2018
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It goes without saying that today’s tiles come in more sizes, shapes, patterns and colors than ever before. Along with this availability comes virtually endless creative possibilities.
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improperly cut ceramic tile

CTEF Tile Tip: Centered, Balanced and Small Cuts in Ceramic Tile, Please

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
October 15, 2016
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We’ve all seen them—tile installations that at first glance look pretty good, but then there they are: small and unbalanced cuts in the corners.
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