BELK Tile - Tile Talk with 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/

Today's episode is about waterjet tiles for bathrooms and backsplashes.  Over the last several weeks, we have been getting quite a few questions on waterjet marble tiles.   These guys are on the expensive side, but can create some of the most beautiful looks and designs for bathrooms.  Although, we do not recommend for a backsplash, only due to the fact that you will not get the full effect from such a small space with a backpslash.  Master bath shower walls and even masterbath floors can utilize the waterjet mosaics the best.

For more detailed information, please check out our blog post:

https://www.belktile.com/blog/choosing-waterjet-marble-tile-for-bathroom-wall-tiles/

Today's podcast focuses on bullnose tile and why do I need it? A common question we get in the showroom and as a phone call is bullnose tile.  Why is it so expensive, why is it not available for every tile?  We answer all of those questions right here in today's podcast.  We go into how it is made, how to measure and decide how much is needed.  We even discuss some alternate ideas on what to use to save money or add some different design ideas into the mix.

For More information about bullnose tile, please visit our blog post at:

https://www.belktile.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-bullnose-tile/

Episode 2 is about Antique Copper Mosaic Tiles.  We start off by going into a bit of History of the metal and when it come to fruition and go into some of the uses for material.  Backsplashes, wet bars and more drier places are ideal.  Try and avoid wet areas at all costs.  The one thing we want to emphasize about Antique copper tiles is that it is real copper, a thin layer that is capped over a porcelain base for durability.  Like real copper, it can tarnish over time, but as anything else, can be brought back to its original luster.

For more information, check out a few of these blog posts as well:

Why do antique copper tiles age so beautifully?

Neat things to do in your home with antique copper mosaic tiles.

Copper Mosaic Tile Designs Ideas

Welcome to BELK Tile's first ever podcast.  We have been trying to figure out ways to communicate with our customers through this stay at home order we are currently under.  I thought to myself, what better way than to communicate by Podcast.  I will introduce common questions that we are asked on a day to day basis.  Update you with the latest design trends we are seeing in the marketplace and just talk tile in general from backsplashes to patterns, to design ideas and products.

For more information, please visit: https://www.belktile.com