Episodes

What size trowel should you use for tile? The answer depends on more than the dimensions printed on the tile box. In this episode of BELK Tile Talk, Mike Belk and Abby Stuart break down how tile size, tile backs, substrate flatness, mortar coverage and installation location affect the trowel you should use. Mike explains common starting trowel sizes for subway tile, mosaics, 12 x 12 tile, 12 x 24 porcelain and large-format tile, along with the differences between square-notch, V-notch and U-no...

Your kitchen doesn’t look like a photo shoot—and that’s the point. We unpack how light, cabinets, counters, and grout quietly rewrite tile color, and why testing samples at home beats any inspiration board. From warm neutrals that feel soft and forgiving to muted earth tones that add depth without noise, we map a path to color choices you’ll love long after the trend cycle turns. We get practical about maintenance and mood, comparing cool gray, bright white, and near-black surfaces with an hone...