We offer a very beautiful line of handmade ceramic tiles which we call our Seaside Ceramic Subway Tiles. The Seaside line comes with full trim including both bullnose and quarter round pieces for customers needing these types of edge pieces.

Installing handmade ceramic tiles requires more a few more steps than does a machine made tile and it is always recommended to read the manufacturers recommendations first before beginning the tile installation process.

The main points to keep in mind when installing handmade tiles are as follows:

* Tiles should be removed from the box and sealed with a clear, penetrating sealer made for ceramic tiles prior to beginning the installation process. Lay the tiles on the counter or the floor and apply sealer with a brush or roller in a thin consistent coat so sealer goes on evenly

* Install the tiles using white mortar in most cases to account for the white ceramic body that most handmade tiles are made with. Read manufacturers instructions for any variances to this point

* Grout joints on most handmade tiles are 1/8” or larger to account for the uneven nature of handmade tiles. Install tiles using sanded grout in this case

* Once grouting is complete, seal grout using the same clear penetrating sealer as was used on the tile initially

Follow these simple steps for an error free installation and you can then enjoy your tiles for many years to come.

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