BELK Tile - Tile Talk with Mike Belk Mike Belk

Regardless of your design style, there's a glass tile to fit. Whether searching for a smooth, current look or something more customary, backsplash glass tiles can give your kitchen or master shower walls a novel and slick touch. Additionally, they're not difficult to clean and keep up with. So why not add a little charm to your home with delightful backsplash glass tiles?

In the event that you're an originator who loves to integrate exceptional and energizing materials into your work, you'll need to look at glass tiles for backsplash. In addition to the fact that they are lovely and eye-popping, yet they likewise offer different advantages that different materials can't beat. The following episode offers a couple of reasons inside creators love utilizing backsplash glass tiles in their ventures.

Is buying tiles online in 2022 a good thing?  Most definitely, YES!  Buying tiles online can save you a lot of time and effort.  Especially in today's world where we are all as busy as ever.  Plus as of today, June 12, 2022, gas is currently over $5 a gallon!  A couple of highlights to take into consideration when buying tiles online:

1: Make sure that there is a flat or free delivery option.
2: Make sure that you can order an actual sample to see the colors.
3: What is the lead time?  Is it in stock? (this has been the bigger issue today)
4: Are you buying from a reputable company?

For more information on this podcast, visit our blog post about online tile stores:

Herringbone Tile pattern has been a popular choice for homeowners.  Subway tiles as always is a timeless tile size.  Wether it is the 3 x 6, 3 x 12 or even the 4 x 16 tile size, the offering has become vast.  However, some are tired of the classic look and would like something different.  This is where the herringbone pattern comes in, offering a subway tile, but in a different and unique design. 

You can layout the herringbone in either a horizontal or vertical design.   Just some different ways to dress up the area you are wanting to tile.

For More information on Herringbone tile patterns and ideas, please visit:

https://www.belktile.com/blog/17-incredible-herringbone-tile-ideas/

Welcome back, sorry it has been awhile since our last podcast.  Things have been crazy around here and wanted to get our first episode out here in 2021.  Today's podcast is about 5 Important things to look for in a tile store.  It is a simple concept, but one that is overlooked too many times.

1: Selection - selection is a no brainer, you want to have a vast selection to choose from.

2: Price - Price is always a factor in making a tile purchase.

3:  Availability - This one is tough in today's market, but making sure it is available.

4: Online Presence - Having the ability to shop from home first makes it easier.

5: Knowledgeable Sales Staff - Feeling comfortable that who you are talking to knows what they are talking about!

For more information, please visit our blog post:  https://www.belktile.com/blog/making-tile-store-shopping-fun/

Today's topic:  Is it time to upgrade your bathroom tiles after Covid-19.  This podcast goes along with our latest blog post as to wether it is time to update that master bath?  We have been getting a lot of customers coming into the showroom and wanting to or thinking about upgrading their master bath tiles.  Now is the perfect time to take a look at all the different tiles that are available and see what you want to do.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.belktile.com/blog/14-tips-on-upgrading-bathroom-tiles/

One of our more popular questions, where to end kitchen backsplash tiles when designing around outlets and counter tops.  Wanted to discuss a few options today on some ideas on where to stop a kitchen backsplash when coming to an open end of a kitchen design.



We did write a blog post about this back in January of 2019.  To see the blog post and some pictures of what we are describing please visit:

https://www.belktile.com/blog/where-to-end-kitchen-backsplash-tile/