Michael Schweit

Michael Schweit has been a licensed tile contractor for more than 30 years. He has installed ceramic and stone tiles on a multitude of custom residential projects and has gained an excellent reputation for executing technically challenging projects and for expert troubleshooting.

Cleaning Grout
Grout stains more readily than tile; here's how to get the stain out.
Routine Tile Maintenance
Regular, light cleaning keeps dust and grime from building up on tile surfaces.
Tile-Cutting Tools
Tile nippers, cutting boards, and electric-powered wet saws are three types of tools you'll need for cutting tile.
Trowels, Grouting, and Caulking Tools
You'll need these tools to set the tiles and to finish the installation.
Setting Polished Stone
Polished stone tiles are more exacting to install than ceramic tiles, and it's especially important that the substrate be flat and even.
Setting Terra Cotta Pavers
Snap a chalkline grid across the floor to make laying irregular pavers easier.
Applying Self-Leveling Compound
Follow these steps to flatten and level an uneven subfloor in preparation for tiling.
Drilling Tile
Learn how to bore a round hole through a tile for pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Edge Trim for Tile Transitions
Trim strips create a seamless transition wherever tile meets a non-tile surface.
Tiling Wainscoting
Tiling the lower half of a wall both protects the wall and offers an opportunity to add color and texture.

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