Helpful installation, care, and planning resources for handmade tile, natural stone, mosaics, cement tile, zellige, pool tile, and specialty BelTile materials.
Guidance for layout, sealing, grout, installation prep, and care for handmade cement tile.
View Cement Tile Guide
Learn how to plan for grout joints and mosaic sheet installation.
View Stone Mosaic Guide
Tips for protecting decorative ceramic tile, setting patterns, and preserving painted surfaces.
View Hand Painted Tile Guide
Installation and care considerations for limestone, marble, onyx, travertine, mosaics, and stone trims.
View Stone Guide
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View Glass Tile Guide
Helpful information for sheets, borders, medallions, rigid panels, and decorative mosaic layouts.
View Mosaic GuideHandmade tile and natural stone require planning before installation. Always review samples, confirm layout, inspect materials before setting, and work with an experienced installer familiar with specialty tile.
Plan your layout before installation, especially with handmade, patterned, or naturally varied materials.
Handmade tile may require wider or more flexible grout joints because edges and sizes can vary.
Many cement tiles and natural stones need sealing before or after installation depending on the material.
Decorative tile, zellige, cement, and stone mosaics should be installed by professionals familiar with specialty materials.
Confirm material, finish, size, and quantity.
Review all samples and natural variation before ordering.
Inspect tile before installation begins.
Dry lay patterned or varied material before setting.
Confirm grout color, joint size, and sealing requirements.
Use an installer familiar with handmade or natural materials.
Tell us which material you are using and where it will be installed. We can help point you toward the right guide or project resource.
Samples are available for most of our products. Just select the "Order Sample" button on the product page.
