Tile Blog Library: Expert Guides for Every Room
Choosing the right tile is only the beginning. The harder questions, which material actually holds up where you need it to, how to install a pattern correctly the first time, what keeps grout looking new for years instead of months, are the ones that determine whether a tile project becomes something you love or something you have to redo. This is where we answer them.
BELK Tile's blog library is organized into nine dedicated categories, each one built around a specific room, application or topic rather than treated as a single catch-all. Need a pattern for a shower wall? The Pattern Blog covers the layout math and step by step installation for dozens of designs. Renovating a kitchen? The Backsplash Blog walks through material and design decisions specific to that wall. Dealing with stained grout or a pool waterline that has lost its shine? The Cleaning Blog and Pool Blog cover exactly what to use and how often. Every guide across all nine categories is written by Mike Belk, drawing on real installation experience rather than generic advice repeated from other sites.
Browse by category below, or use the navigation to jump straight to the room or topic you are working on.
Tile Talk Blog
From PEI ratings to porcelain versus ceramic, Tile Talk breaks down the materials, durability ratings and installation fundamentals behind every tile we sell. Written in plain language by tile expert Mike Belk, this is where to start before any tile project.
Backsplash Blog
Discover the patterns, materials and installation know-how behind a kitchen backsplash you will love for decades. From classic subway tile to bold herringbone, the Backsplash Blog covers design ideas and step by step guidance from Mike Belk.
Bathroom Blog
Choosing tile for a full bathroom renovation means weighing floors, walls and showers together. The Bathroom Blog covers material comparisons, design trends and installation guidance for every surface in the room, written by tile expert Mike Belk.
Shower Blog
A shower demands more from tile than any other room in the house. The Shower Blog covers wall design ideas, slip resistant floor selection, niche planning and the waterproofing knowledge that keeps a shower watertight for decades.
Fireplace Blog
A fireplace surround is one of the most visible features in any living room. The Fireplace Blog covers design ideas, heat safe material guidance and clearance requirements to help you build a surround that is both stunning and safe.
Floor Tile Blog
A floor takes more daily wear than any other tiled surface in your home. The Floor Tile Blog covers how to choose the right material for every room, how to seal and protect natural stone, and which layouts make the most of your space.
Pool Tile Blog
Pool tile faces constant water exposure, chemical treatment and sun, which means material selection matters more here than almost anywhere else. The Pool Tile Blog covers saltwater compatible materials, glass versus porcelain and waterline color ideas that make your water look its best.
Cleaning Blog
Even the best tile depends on proper care to stay beautiful. The Cleaning Blog covers the right cleaner for every tile material, how often to reseal grout and natural stone, and how to fix common problems like discolored or moldy grout lines.
Pattern Blog
From the foundational brick joint to bold herringbone and rotated diamond grids, the Pattern Blog is the most complete tile pattern library online. Every guide covers tile sizing, layout math and step by step installation, written by tile expert Mike Belk.
