Choose large format tile (edges over 15") for open floors and full-height walls where fewer grout lines create a seamless, low-maintenance look. Choose small format tile for sloped shower pans, curved surfaces, cut-heavy layouts, or subfloors that can't meet strict flatness tolerances. Where the tile goes determines the size, not which option is better.

A raw tile edge can make or break a finished installation. Compare five real ways to finish one, trim, caulk, a mitered edge, a tile return, or a metal profile, and see which fits your project.

Tile installation disasters almost always trace back to the same mistake: the wrong questions were never asked before work began. Here are 8 questions every homeowner should ask their tile installer before a single piece is set.