BELK Tile Blog

Choosing kitchen tiles seems like a simple decision and most people focus on color or pattern. But nearly 60 percent of kitchen renovations stall due to poor tile selection or measurement mistakes. What if the secret to a kitchen you love is not about trends but about understanding how style, material, and testing samples shape the whole room before a single tile is bought? Table of Contents Step 1: Define Your Kitchen’s Style and Theme Step 2: Measure Your Space Accurately Step 3: Resear

Marble tile is more than just a pretty surface and it has a story rooted deep beneath the earth. For something that shimmers in luxury homes and hotels, it actually starts as limestone transformed by intense heat and pressure over millions of years. You might think its beauty is its main draw but wait until you find out how its intricate crystalline structure and unique formation shape everything from its strength to why each tile is truly one of a kind. Table of Contents The Nature of Marble T

Most people think a beautiful tile floor is just about picking the right color or pattern. Think again. Even a difference of just a few millimeters between tiles can create dangerous tripping hazards and ruin the look of an entire room. You might expect tile lippage to be a minor annoyance, but it actually impacts everything from safety to cleaning to the lifespan of your floor. The smallest uneven edge can cause big headaches. Table of Contents Defining Tile Lippage: Understanding Surface Irre

Quarry tile might seem like just another flooring option, but its reputation for sheer toughness is backed by the numbers. These tiles are fired at temperatures exceeding 2000 degrees Fahrenheit and have extremely low water absorption rates. Most people expect all ceramic tiles to be more or less the same, but quarry tile is in a different league when it comes to lasting under pressure. Its unique manufacturing process and raw material selection set a new standard for what resilient flooring rea

Tile sealer might sound like just another step in a renovation project. Yet most people do not realize that unsealed tiles are up to 50 percent more likely to stain or develop mold compared to sealed surfaces. The real shock is that a single application can keep your floors and walls looking new for years, defying daily spills and grime without constant scrubbing. Table of Contents Understanding The Concept Of Tile Sealer The Science Behind Tile Protection Why Tile Sealer Matters The Importa

Most people think tile is only as strong as the tile itself but the truth is the layer underneath does much of the heavy lifting. According to the National Park Service, the right tile underlayment can extend your floor’s lifespan and prevent expensive repairs down the road. Surprisingly, even premium tiles can fail without this hidden foundation working in your favor. Table of Contents Defining Tile Underlayment: What Is It? The Essential Purpose of Tile Underlayment Types of Tile Under