The best tiles for outdoor alfrescos in Melbourne's north
How to choose alfresco and outdoor tiles for homes in Melbourne's northern suburbs, from slip ratings and sizes to colours that cope with our weather.
Bathroom Advice: Tiles
Choosing tiles for coastal homes on the Bellarine and Surf Coast
Sand, salt air and wet feet: how to choose tiles for bathrooms, living areas and decks in coastal homes from Torquay to Portarlington.
Bathroom trends for 2026 that will still look good in 2036
The bathroom tile, vanity and tapware trends we are seeing in 2026, and how to use them so they still look good in ten years.
Large format tiles: pros, cons and what to plan for
What to know before choosing large format tiles, from flat floors and lippage to showers, patterns and ordering.
Terrazzo tiles: a guide to the look, the options and the care
How to choose terrazzo tiles for bathrooms, kitchens and living areas, with advice on chip size, colour, pairing and care.
Feature wall tiles: where to use them and how to get it right
How to plan a tiled feature wall in a bathroom, kitchen or powder room, from choosing the wall to edges, grout and lighting.
Subway tiles: sizes, patterns and grout explained
Everything you need to choose subway tiles: sizes, laying patterns, grout colour, finishes and where they work best.
When to replace tiles, and can old tiles be reused?
Signs your tiles need replacing, when tiling over old tiles works, and why reusing lifted tiles is rarely practical.
Pool tiles and coping: a practical guide for Melbourne homes
A practical guide to pool surround tiles, coping and waterline tiles, with advice on slip ratings, materials and care.
Outdoor tiles for Thornbury courtyards, decks and paths
How to choose outdoor tiles for Thornbury courtyards, decks and paths, with advice on slip ratings, drainage and matching indoor floors.
Renovating a Californian bungalow bathroom in Thornbury
A practical guide to renovating the bathroom in a Thornbury Californian bungalow, from layout and subfloor to tiles and tapware that suit the era.
Floor wastes and linear drains: choosing the right shower drain
A guide to shower drainage: round and square floor wastes, tile insert wastes and linear drains, and how to choose for your tiles and layout.
