This Skill organizes the essence of the "Tile and Wood Flooring Buying Guide" topic from the Xi'an Home Renovation Classroom member version knowledge base in reverse order (newest first), covering the full chain of pitfall avoidance including wood-look tiles and continuous laying, installation techniques, wood flooring buying, baseboards and threshold stones, kitchen and bathroom tiles, and tile buying.
Core Principles (Remember These 5 First)
- First say "what not to do," then say "what to do"—conclusions are direct, no beating around the bush.
- When it involves demolition and alteration (knocking down walls, changing doors, changing drainage), first confirm non-load-bearing walls, property management policies, and waterproofing scope.
- When it involves safety (electricity use, slip resistance, children and the elderly), provide a self-check list for users to troubleshoot accordingly.
- If the budget is limited, first spend money on irreversible hard furnishings; soft furnishings can be added later.
- Do not remove the AI flavor; use the Xi'an Home Renovation Classroom's "everyday life" tone, speak plainly, and provide practical content.
Quick Reference by Topic
- Wood-Look Tiles and Continuous Laying: ref-029 (Balcony Renovation's New Favorite! Decorative Tiles Add Accents, Making Your Balcony Uniquely Charming 12.26), ref-063 (For Continuous Tile or Wood Flooring, Do You Still Need a Threshold Stone? 10.11), ref-088 (Continuous Tiles in Renovation Absolutely Can Enlarge the Space 3.21), ref-093 (Wood-Look Tiles Are Really Suitable for Northern Renovation 7.13), ref-094 (The Home Is So Beautiful; The Aesthetic Is Truly Given by Wood-Look Tiles 11.27), ref-097 (Open Up the Balcony and Lay Continuously; The More You Install, the Bigger the House Feels 1.30), ref-098 (5 Pitfalls to Avoid with Wood-Look Tiles; The North Should Pay Even More Attention 2.4), ref-100 (Wood-Look Tiles vs. Wood Flooring, the Ultimate Renovation Choice! Choose This Way to Avoid Pitfalls), ref-103 (The Existence of Wood-Look Tiles Is to Replace Wood Flooring 10.9), ref-141 (Using Wood-Look Tiles Is Not for Looks, but for Environmental Friendliness 2.15), ref-143 (Wood-Look Tiles Have No Pollution; Think About Whether to Do Grout Lines 2.14), ref-146 (Living Room with Balcony, Definitely Lay Continuously Without Dividing 3.5), ref-165 (Using Decorative Tiles in the Bathroom, How to Lay Them? 9.11), ref-207 (The Home Renovation Is Really Beautiful, Tile Family's Antique Tile Matching 3.28), ref-228 (Putting a Washing Machine on the Balcony, Can Living Room Tiles Be Laid Continuously? 9.18), ref-237 (120㎡ Continuous Large-Format Wood-Look Tiles, Unexpectedly the Effect Is Also So Good), ref-239 (80㎡ Two-Bedroom Continuous Wood-Look Tiles, Ordinary People's Simple Life), ref-240 (140㎡ Continuous Wood-Look Tiles, Unexpectedly Comfortable Beyond Words), ref-243 (A Hundred-Square-Meter Two-Bedroom with Continuous Wood-Look Tiles, Creating a Warm Little Home for Two), ref-245 (140㎡ Family of Three, Continuous Wood-Look Tiles, No TV, Dining Table in the Living Room), ref-246 (150m² Minimalist Nordic Four-Bedroom Converted to Three-Bedroom, the Aesthetic of 7-Shaped Wood-Look Tiles), ref-247 (145m² Modern Wood Style, Continuous Large Wood-Look Tiles, Not a Single Bed in the Whole House, All Made into Tatami), ref-248 (140㎡ Whole-House Continuous Wood-Look Tiles Against Advice, Resulting in Comfort Beyond Words), ref-249 (130㎡ Open Kitchen and Dining, Continuous Tiles, Creating a High-Quality Residence), ref-250 (125㎡ Three-Bedroom Converted to Four-Bedroom, Continuous Wood-Look Tiles for Three Generations Under One Roof), ref-255 (160㎡ American Style, Continuous Dark Wood Flooring)
- Installation Techniques: ref-001 (The old house's tiles are hollow. Can they be repaired directly without knocking them out?), ref-006 (How exactly is the labor cost for tile installation calculated so you don't get ripped off?), ref-010 (How exactly do you choose and do tile grouting? Grout, epoxy colored sand, or polyurea—which one won't fail?), ref-011 (When exactly is the right time to do tile grouting?), ref-014 (How do you do house acceptance inspection and stage acceptance? How do you check hollow areas, flatness, the closed-water test, and water and electricity pressure testing item by item?), ref-036 (What should you do about hollow tiles? Knock them out and redo? 8.8), ref-040 (How do you check whether tile installation is good or bad? 9.4), ref-050 (Summary of experience: grouting is safest when done after the tiles are laid 9.23), ref-070 (From tile installation to the end of construction, all these things must be paid attention to 4.6), ref-083 (For dark tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, it is best to use them with caution! 4.19), ref-087 (For an open kitchen, how should tile installation be finished at the edges? 6.21), ref-099 (If you do the grouting yourself, keep the 8 steps firmly in mind 8.30), ref-107 (I finally understand the secrets of soaking tiles in water and leaving gaps 5.23), ref-206 (Already moved in, and hollow spots appeared in the floor tiles; grouting treatment is enough 1.16)
- Wood Flooring Selection: ref-004 (For a house with underfloor heating, should you lay wood flooring or tiles?), ref-008 (Should baseboards be metal or solid wood?), ref-012 (How do you choose between tiles and flooring?), ref-013 (How do you choose wood flooring without falling into pitfalls? How do you control pollution?), ref-074 (Should doors be installed first or wood flooring laid first? 1.15), ref-081 (Wood flooring has so many drawbacks that people don't dare use it 3.7), ref-091 (Renovation lesson: the doors and flooring were not coordinated, and the moment the tiles were exposed I was stunned), ref-095 (Can wood flooring be used on a balcony? What conditions are needed? 9.13), ref-105 (Should you lay flooring or floor tiles for renovation? You are all completely wrong! 11.14), ref-106 (Everything you want to know about renovation wood flooring is here 6.19), ref-108 (Which is better, solid wood flooring or composite flooring? This result is too unexpected!), ref-142 (Are big-brand laminate floors low in pollution? How does that make the dead Sanlu feel? 3.5), ref-144 (If wood flooring is feared for pollution, then lay wood-look tiles 7.2), ref-192 (Experience | Seven deadly sins of summer flooring installation, absolutely do not do this!!!), ref-193 (Experience | Three emergency first-aid moves for damp flooring!!!), ref-194 (Experience | Use so-called “wood flooring maintenance essential oil” with caution), ref-211 (Laying wood flooring directly over the floor tiles of a second-hand home is absolutely feasible 12.6), ref-236 (95m² partial renovation of an old home without moving the cabinets and flooring), ref-254 (A 100㎡ three-bedroom old home without underfloor heating, decorated with plain white walls and wood flooring to create a luxury-home feel)
- Baseboards and Threshold Stones: ref-022 (After skirting boards are installed, they lift, have large gaps, and can't press against the wall? If you don't pay attention to these details, it will go wrong), ref-026 (Wall + floor + door and skirting boards, solve the renovation in 3 layers 12.6), ref-027 (Is a threshold stone essential? Can it be omitted? 9.17), ref-039 (In the dry area, the bathroom cabinet only has half-wall tiles; how should it be finished? 11.21), ref-062 (Transition between tiles and latex paint, how to do a good finish 6.5), ref-092 (When installing skirting boards, they can't cover the tile gaps; whose fault is it? 4.21), ref-159 (Color matching for bathroom threshold stones, don't get it wrong 6.4), ref-175 (Except for the bathroom, threshold stones can be omitted everywhere, provided the seams must align 3.16), ref-179 (Does the dry area and other areas need a threshold stone? 6.2), ref-190 (Young people are doing "rebellious design" again! Reject threshold stones, finish it this way, and the look doubles instantly!), ref-197 (A small skirting board, no need to agonize over renovation 5.11), ref-198 (Skirting boards can't be chosen casually; leave no regrets in renovation 1.8), ref-199 (Skirting boards, where should they not be done during renovation? 12.23), ref-200 (Although threshold stones are small, every home can't do without them 8.1), ref-201 (Skirting boards hidden or omitted, why isn't it okay? 10.29), ref-202 (New home renovation, threshold stone matching is actually not difficult 4.22), ref-203 (Look at other people's skirting board matching; your own home should be torn down 4.6), ref-208 (Renovating a new home, is a threshold stone really necessary? 4.30), ref-242 (80-square-meter modern minimalist, a major skirting board mistake)
- Kitchen and bathroom tiles: ref-002 (It's too hot cooking in the kitchen in summer; how to choose between a cooling fan and a kitchen-specific air conditioner?), ref-005 (Are kitchen wall cabinets a necessity? Or an unnecessary extra?), ref-007 (How to choose and install a bathroom fan heater and heater lamp without pitfalls?), ref-015 (Should the kitchen use drawers or pull-out baskets?), ref-016 (Does the kitchen flue check valve need to be installed on the tiles?), ref-017 (For the kitchen sink, choose a large single bowl or double bowl, an above-counter basin or an under-counter basin?), ref-018 (How to plan the kitchen work flow (the golden triangle of wash-cut-fry, high and low counters) so it doesn't feel like running a marathon after moving in?), ref-019 (If the bathroom toilet position is wrong and needs to be moved, will it clog?), ref-020 (Bathroom dry-wet separation does not mean a shower partition?), ref-021 (Bathroom odors, floor drain backflow smells, and drain odors: how to cure them from the source during renovation?), ref-023 (Should the kitchen keep a floor drain? Does it need waterproofing?), ref-025 (23 kitchen mistakes that should not be made, avoid detours), ref-030 (Whether to use wall tiles on the balcony; function decides 9.6), ref-031 (Must the balcony have wall tiles? This needs comprehensive consideration 12.3), ref-033 (For an enclosed balcony in the north, wall tiles seem like an unnecessary extra 2.24), ref-034 (If you don't want wall tiles on the balcony, how do you prevent water splashes? 8.9), ref-058 (Spending the same money, bathroom tiles can be accented with different colors 9.28), ref-061 (7 bathroom tile choices to avoid, words of experience 3.11), ref-075 (Self-renovation and following trends: the beginning of a bathroom tile disaster 8.1), ref-076 (The bathroom is not just tiles; there are also fancy backgrounds 2.28), ref-109 (Kitchen sink plumbing and electricity: how to reserve more appropriately? 4.18), ref-110 (A kitchen without a floor drain doing waterproofing: just wait for bankruptcy!), ref-112 (Kitchen door with connected window, satisfying daylighting and spatial value 9.13), ref-113 (U-shaped kitchen layout, this pairing is best 4.30), ref-114 (Kitchen with balcony, doing it this way is reasonable 7.10), ref-115 (Is it necessary to keep a kitchen floor drain? 1.26), ref-116 (If the kitchen can't use a sliding door, then use a mother-and-child door 5.23), ref-117 (Insufficient kitchen daylighting, 5 solutions 11.12), ref-118 (Entry door directly facing the kitchen door, how to renovate?), ref-119 (It's too hot cooking in the kitchen in summer: air conditioner + cooling fan + open style 8.14), ref-120 (How to reasonably use the awkward corners of a small kitchen? 8.29), ref-121 (No more worries, this L-shaped kitchen layout is the best 4.25), ref-122 (What size tiles to lay in the kitchen? 5.25), ref-123 (Knock down the wall and replace it with glass, the kitchen is not just about improving light 10.13), ref-124 (Kitchen with a balcony, how to renovate? 5.30), ref-125 (Don't let the sink ruin the kitchen! 5 golden rules for choosing the right sink), ref-126 (Kitchen light not good? Just reluctant to knock down the wall 4.13), ref-127 (10 good things that make the kitchen easier to use the more you use it, the cheapest only costs ? yuan), ref-128 (The 'poor renovation' kitchen sliding door that was once disliked, now has become an object imitated by the whole internet), ref-129 (3 installation methods for kitchen sinks, each with pros and cons 5.16), ref-130 (Kitchen countertop quartz stone and sintered stone, which to choose? 9.6), ref-131 (Kitchen countertop storage, what good items are recommended 9.10), ref-132 (How high should the kitchen ceiling be? Are you doing whatever you want? 8.5), ref-133 (Kitchen sink, do you really know how to choose? 1.25), ref-134 (Kitchen corner design, not letting go of a single bit of space 6.1), ref-135 (Stop risking a diamond cabinet in the kitchen! Change your thinking, not only save 3000 yuan, but storage doubles instead!), ref-137 (If you want to save money and still look beautiful, the kitchen should be done this way 4.21), ref-139 (Kitchen tiles laid halfway, is it actually good-looking or money-saving? 7.18), ref-147 (Bathroom slope too small? Balcony has no drain for the washing machine? 11.18), ref-148 (Entry door directly facing the bathroom, it has nothing to do with feng shui, it is just that your heart cannot get past it), ref-149 (A bathroom under the indoor stairs, a new trick for space utilization 11.12), ref-150 (Kitchen balcony has a bathroom window, how to renovate this house? 9.15), ref-151 (I advise you not to spend money in vain! If there is a next time, the 12 bathroom renovation things I would never do even if beaten to death!), ref-152 (Bathroom tile selection, practicality first and appearance second 9.8), ref-153 (Bathroom poor lighting? Don't worry, 4 ultimate tricks instantly brighten it), ref-154 (Want to make a three-separation bathroom, how to lay it out well? 11.23), ref-155 (What size tiles for the bathroom, it is not whatever you want 3.9), ref-156 (Break the uselessness! The magical transformation of the bathroom bay window instantly increases the value of your space 12.14), ref-157 (Bathroom door with connected window, satisfying lighting and spatial value 9.12), ref-158 (Elderly living alone, do the bathroom this way, don't wait until something happens to look at it 10.23), ref-160 (Taking stock of bathRoom renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.2), ref-161 (Besides aluminum ceiling panels, what else can be used for bathroom ceilings?), ref-162 (Interesting bathroom design ideas, learn them and you'll profit 7.15), ref-163 (Convert the bathroom into a laundry room, free up the balcony, young people are too good at renovating 9.6), ref-164 (Do 5 things well in the bathroom, and even a windowless bathroom won't stink to high heaven 12.27), ref-166 (A bathroom with a balcony, it's a big loss not to renovate it; this kind of renovation is more valuable 1.26), ref-167 (The bathroom has no leaks, but the walls are damp? 12.13), ref-168 (Say goodbye to bathroom clutter, the complete guide to wall storage 7.16), ref-169 (Two kinds of tiles on bathroom walls, different effects 4.3), ref-170 (The bathroom has a window, what kind of curtain should be used to block it? 1.4), ref-171 (A dry-wet separated bathroom, in the dry area besides the vertical pipe, is a floor drain needed? 4.13), ref-172 (Poor lighting in the wet area of the bathroom, 3 tricks can solve it 2.19), ref-173 (Using plain white tiles for a bathroom without windows? You're OUT 9.26), ref-174 (The same renovation, the texture appeal of black bathroom accessories 1.16), ref-176 (The bathroom can't be laid out, why not make an open dry area? 2.2), ref-177 (Multiple floor drains in the bathroom, keep as many as possible 5.5), ref-178 (Minimalist parents' room, 80m² two-bedroom bathroom still has three-way separation), ref-181 (Vertical storage on kitchen walls, what good products are recommended? 8.27), ref-182 (Kitchen storage, take on the challenge of storage under the sink 6.16), ref-183 (Different heights of kitchen countertops are the details of life 11.28), ref-184 (Taking stock of kitchen renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.1), ref-185 (Interesting kitchen design ideas, learn them and you'll profit 7.13), ref-186 (Other people's kitchen detail design, boost your own renovation 5.15), ref-187 (Chinese and Western kitchen, water bar, dining room, all complete! The perfect design under the stairs, you deserve it 10.25), ref-191 (Renovation requirements are perfect, is there such a big gap between kitchen wall cabinets and the ceiling? 6.2), ref-210 (120㎡ first-floor old house with a garden, three generations living there, bedroom converted into dining room, three-way separated bathroom), ref-213 (No space in the kitchen, put the fridge in the living/dining room, how about it? 3.25), ref-214 (The fridge isn't in the kitchen, there are still 5 places to put it, very practical 2.8), ref-215 (Kitchen too small to fit a fridge? These two alternatives are really great, my home will copy it right away!)), ref-216 (Better to put the fridge in the kitchen, at least it's handy 5.1), ref-217 (Best to put the fridge in the kitchen, but how to place it is a problem 2.23), ref-218 (The water heater is too far from the bathroom, install a hot water circulation? 12.29), ref-219 (You only know how great it is to have an air conditioner in the kitchen after installing it, regret not following the trend earlier!), ref-220 (Open kitchen, where to put the fridge? 9.10), ref-221 (Be cautious with kitchen renovation, be careful you can't install a gas water heater 9.13), ref-222 (Brick-built washbasin on the balcony, can also embed a washing machine 10.26), ref-223 (Installing an air conditioner in the kitchen, how much does it cost a day? 5.25), ref-224 (No space, the washing machine can only go in the bathroom 11.4), ref-225 (Putting the washing machine in the bathroom, quickly learn these methods 7.13), ref-226 (Several issues with putting a washing machine in the kitchen, understand them to leave no regrets 9.18), ref-227 (Putting the washing machine in the kitchen, not a problem at all 12.5), ref-229 (Storage for small kitchen appliances, 99% of people want to learn after reading 1.29), ref-230 (The kitchen has a bay window, can't knock it down? Creative renovation to maximize space utilization 12.10), ref-231 (Nordic light luxury, bay window instead of sofa, oversized kitchen to accommodate more diners), ref-232 (New window in the kitchen, achieving light and function 12.7), ref-233 (Kitchen windows don't sit idle, using them directly for storage is also not bad 7.5), ref-235 (The bathroom has a window, blocking it still requires skill 4.28), ref-244 (120㎡ three-bedroom old house renovation, entry is the living room, knock down the kitchen for an open layout, super storage), ref-251 (115㎡ terrazzo tiles and large white walls, open kitchen + separated three-way bathroom), ref-252 (110㎡ three bedrooms two bathrooms, open kitchen + bar counter + custom cabinets)
- Tile Selection: ref-003 (ordinary family, should soft-glow tiles or glossy tiles be laid on the floor?), ref-009 (What tips are there for buying tiles for renovation? Can you avoid the traps?), ref-024 (For whole-house customization, the real core is not the brand, but the people, the design, and the boards), ref-028 (Renovating a new home, should the balcony be painted or tiled? 4.15), ref-032 (Should the balcony use large tiles or small tiles? You need to understand this before renovating 9.23), ref-035 (No knocking, no smashing, tile paint is cheap and the effect is also superb; only after finishing do you know what it means to suffer the consequences of your own actions 10.31), ref-037 (What kind of door is installed determines how the tiles are laid; is your tiler responsible? 10.15), ref-038 (Soft-glow tiles look classy no matter how you look at them 10.2), ref-041 (For a basic-needs home, there is no need to spend a lot of money on tiles 10.25), ref-042 (In the dry area, is it better to tile or not to tile? 6.5), ref-043 (If you know these 11 key points about tilers, your home tiles will not lead you into pitfalls!), ref-044 (Do large-format tiles automatically have a high-end feel? Could not be more wrong 5.20), ref-045 (When choosing tiles, what factors must be considered? 8.28), ref-046 (After the tiles are laid, there are problems; where is the cause? 7.23), ref-047 (6 major misunderstandings in tile selection; most people fall for them 7.6), ref-048 (I beg you, do not use dark glossy tiles anymore! 4.18), ref-049 (After doing many all-inclusive projects, I found that the biggest mistakes are with tiles 11.6), ref-051 (When renovating, this one article on tiles is enough 6.14), ref-052 (Is it poor tile quality or poor worker craftsmanship? What are the signs of each? 1.1), ref-053 (These tiles are popular for renovation; hurry up and learn 2.6), ref-054 (How should kitchen and bathroom tiles be bought? What people agonize over is all about money 3.29), ref-055 (In the dry area, should you paint or tile? It depends on your lifestyle habits 6.3), ref-056 (Which tile brand is good? Which person in the world is good? 2.7), ref-057 (I really regret laying 600*1200 tiles; too petty, all gaps!), ref-059 (There are only three mainstream types of tiles; what taboos does each have? 3.26), ref-060 (For renovation tiling, glossy tiles are truly not recommended 7.4), ref-064 (A tiled TV wall, do not think it is just ordinary tiling 5.8), ref-065 (All-inclusive renovation, a detailed guide to the main material tiles 4.15), ref-066 (8 kinds of "appearance-killer" tiles; after moving in, 99% of homeowners say they regret it), ref-067 (Gray tiles can lay out the fashion of young people 12.8), ref-068 (Don't want to tile the dry area entirely with ceramic tiles, how to prevent water splashing? 6.20), ref-069 (Hexagonal tiles are really popular, only suitable for partial accents 9.24), ref-071 (Renovating a new home, the three most easily overlooked tile issues 2.11), ref-072 (Buying tiles yourself, be sure to calculate the quantity correctly 8.2), ref-073 (Renovating a house, these tiles are best not chosen 7.23), ref-077 (Home in the north, glossy tiles not recommended for renovation 5.11), ref-078 (Home with a balcony, what tiles to lay? 9.7), ref-079 (Be careful when choosing tile patterns, lest you become a cautionary example 9.22), ref-080 (Laying tiles on the balcony, look at others' results 1.5), ref-082 (A small amount of hexagonal tiles as accents, inexpensive and with a sense of design 6.15), ref-084 (Whether tiles are soft-gloss or glossy cannot determine the light, but can determine the grade 9.1), ref-085 (Glossy vs. soft-gloss tiles, homeowners are tearing each other apart! Who actually comes out on top?), ref-086 (Diagonal/diamond tile laying, I only know this much 9.27), ref-089 (Choosing renovation materials, the truth about tiles will make you afraid to look directly 3.19), ref-090 (When buying tiles, beware of deliberately undercounting and adding more later 9.15), ref-096 (Renovating a new home, what tiles to lay on the balcony? 4.3), ref-101 (Laying tiles and carpentry ceiling, is there a sequence? 2.25), ref-102 (Buying tiles for renovation, does half-porcelain or full-porcelain have anything to do with you? 5.1), ref-104 (Tiles are the key point in renovation, all about tiles 5.31), ref-111 (After laying tiles, remember to let water run, check slope and waterproofing 2.8), ref-136 (Not a single tile in the dry area, saves money and is practical 8.29), ref-138 (No ceiling, no plaster line, all soft-gloss tiles, pragmatic and money-saving 8.5), ref-140 (No tiles in the dry area, save money and still prevent water splashing, how to do it? 9.24), ref-145 (Tiles for a TV wall, affordable and environmentally friendly 4.22), ref-180 (Covering the walls of the living room, dining room, and bedroom with tiles, what exactly is the point? 2.17), ref-188 (Renovating a new home, the tile decorative pieces often overlooked by homeowners 3.31), ref-189 (Tile TV wall, a noble among commoners 5.24), ref-195 (Buying tiles for renovation, this one article of experience is enough 9.20), ref-196 (Experience | You can't use tiles like this in renovation? It's all wrong), ref-204 (Renovating a new home, full-polished glazed tiles, it's not easy to say I love you 3.29), ref-205 (Achieving the effect of wallpaper, never using cement and bricks 1.28), ref-209 (Using glass bricks in the entryway, letting light and beauty coexist 12.2), ref-212 (Underfloor heating smashing tiles + replacing radiators in an old house, must pay attention 11.24), ref-234 (Balcony window flush with the wall, how to stick these tiles? 12.8), ref-238 (120㎡ three-bedroom converted to two-bedroom, crazy about hexagonal tiles, creating a high-quality wedding home), ref-241 (125 sqm fresh Mediterranean style, brick-built TV cabinet), ref-253 (165 sqm modern large residence with Zen feel, tiling everything would exceed the budget)
How to use
Users ask related renovation questions (whether or not construction has already started), first locate the reference files according to the topics above, then give advice based on the specific layout/budget. Key points:
- Give conclusions directly, first say "what not to do," then say "what to do."
- When it involves alterations (knocking down walls, changing doors, changing drainage), be sure to remind users to first confirm whether it is a non-load-bearing wall, property management policies, and waterproofing scope.
- When it involves safety (electricity, anti-slip, child safety), use a self-check list format so users can troubleshoot accordingly.
- Do not remove the AI flavor; use the "everyday life" tone of Xi'an Renovation Classroom, speak plainly, and give useful substance.
Reference file list (255 articles in total, in reverse order)
- ref-001.md — Old house tiles are hollow; can they be repaired directly without smashing the tiles?
- ref-002.md — Cooking in the kitchen is too hot in summer; how to choose between a cool boss and a kitchen-specific air conditioner?
- ref-003.md — For an ordinary household, should the floor be laid with soft-gloss tiles or glossy tiles?
- ref-004.md — Underfloor heating house: lay wood flooring or tiles?
- ref-005.md — Are kitchen wall cabinets a must-have? Or an unnecessary move?
- ref-006.md — How exactly should tile installation labor costs be calculated to avoid getting ripped off?
- ref-007.md — How to choose and install a bathroom fan heater and avoid pitfalls?
- ref-008.md — Metal or solid wood baseboards?
- ref-009.md — What tips are there for buying tiles during renovation? How can you avoid traps?
- ref-010.md — How exactly should you choose and do tile grouting and sealant? Which one won't fail: sealant, epoxy colored sand, or polyurea?
- ref-011.md — When exactly is the right time to do tile grouting?
- ref-012.md — How should you choose between tiles and flooring?
- ref-013.md — How can you choose wood flooring without falling into pitfalls? How can pollution be controlled?
- ref-014.md — How should home acceptance inspections and stage inspections be done? How can you check hollow spots, flatness, closed-water tests, and water-pressure tests item by item?
- ref-015.md — Kitchen: drawers or pull-out baskets?
- ref-016.md — Does the kitchen flue check valve need to be installed on the tiles?
- ref-017.md — Kitchen sink: choose a large single bowl or double bowl, and an overmount or undermount basin?
- ref-018.md — How should kitchen workflow be planned (the golden wash-cut-fry triangle, high-low counters) so it doesn't feel like running a marathon after moving in?
- ref-019.md — If the toilet position in the bathroom is wrong and must be relocated, will it clog?
- ref-020.md — Bathroom dry-wet separation does not mean shower partitions?
- ref-021.md — How can bathroom odors, floor drain backflow smells, and drain odors be fundamentally solved from the renovation source?
- ref-022.md — After baseboards are installed, they lift, have large gaps, and can't press against the wall? If these details aren't paid attention to, it will fail
- ref-023.md — Does the kitchen need a floor drain? Does it need waterproofing?
- ref-024.md — In choosing whole-house customization, the true core is not the brand, but the people, the design, and the boards
- ref-025.md — 23 mistakes that should not be made in the kitchen, to avoid detours
- ref-026.md — Wall + floor + door and baseboards, 3 layers to handle renovation 12.6
- ref-027.md — Is a threshold stone essential? Can it be omitted? 9.17
- ref-028.md — Renovating a new home: paint or tiles for the balcony? 4.15
- ref-029.md — A new favorite for balcony renovation! Accented with patterned tiles to make your balcony uniquely charming 12.26
- ref-030.md — Whether to use wall tiles on the balcony: function decides 9.6
- ref-031.md — Must the balcony have wall tiles? This needs comprehensive consideration 12.3
- ref-032.md — Balcony: large tiles or small tiles? You need to understand this before renovating 9.23
- ref-033.md — For an enclosed balcony in the north, installing wall tiles seems like an unnecessary move 2.24
- ref-034.md — If you don't want wall tiles on the balcony, how do you prevent water splashes? 8.9
- ref-035.md — No knocking, no smashing: tile paint is cheap and the effect is superb; only after doing it do you know what it means to suffer the consequences of your own actions 10.31
- ref-036.md — What should be done about hollow tiles? Smash them and redo? 8.8
- ref-037.md — What kind of door is installed determines how tiles are laid; is your tiler responsible for this? 10.15
- ref-038.md — Soft-gloss tiles, they look classy from any angle 10.2
- ref-039.md — In the dry area, if the bathroom cabinet only has half-wall tiles, how should the edge be finished? 11.21
- ref-040.md — How do you inspect whether tile installation is good or bad? 9.4
- ref-041.md — For a rigid-demand house, there is no need to spend a lot of money on tiles 10.25
- ref-042.md — Is it better to tile the dry area or not? 6.5
- ref-043.md — If you know these 11 key points about tilers, your home tiles won't go wrong!
- ref-044.md — Do large-format tiles give a premium feel? Completely wrong 5.20
- ref-045.md — What factors should be considered when choosing tiles? 8.28
- ref-046.md — Problems after tile installation, where do the causes lie? 7.23
- ref-047.md — 6 major misconceptions in tile selection, most people fall for them 7.6
- ref-048.md — Please, don't use dark glossy tiles anymore! 4.18
- ref-049.md — After doing many full-package projects, I found the biggest mistakes are with tiles 11.6
- ref-050.md — Experience summary: it's safest to do grout sealing after tiles are laid 9.23
- ref-051.md — About tiles in renovation, this one article is enough 6.14
- ref-052.md — Is it poor tile quality or poor worker craftsmanship? What are the signs of each? 1.1
- ref-053.md — These tiles are popular in renovations, hurry up and learn 2.6
- ref-054.md — How to buy kitchen and bathroom tiles? What people agonize over is money 3.29
- ref-055.md — Paint or tile the dry area? It depends on your living habits 6.3
- ref-056.md — Which tile brand is good? Which person in the world is good? 2.7
- ref-057.md — I really regret laying 600*1200 tiles, too stingy, all gaps!
- ref-058.md — For the same money, bathroom tiles can be accented with different colors 9.28
- ref-059.md — There are only three mainstream types of tiles, what are their taboos? 3.26
- ref-060.md — For renovation tiling, I really don't recommend glossy tiles 7.4
- ref-061.md — 7 things not to choose for bathroom tiles, words of experience 3.11
- ref-062.md — Transition between tiles and latex paint, how to do a good finish 6.5
- ref-063.md — For continuous tiling or wood flooring, is a threshold stone still needed? 10.11
- ref-064.md — Tiled TV wall, don't think it's just ordinary tiling 5.8
- ref-065.md — Full-package renovation, detailed guide to main material tiles 4.15
- ref-066.md — 8 kinds of "appearance killers" tiles, 99% of homeowners regret them after moving in
- ref-067.md — Gray tiles can lay out young people's fashion 12.8
- ref-068.md — If you don't want to tile the entire dry area, how to prevent splashing? 6.20
- ref-069.md — Hexagonal tiles are really popular, can only be used as partial accents 9.24
- ref-070.md — From tile laying to construction completion, all these need attention 4.6
- ref-071.md — Renovating a new home, the three most easily overlooked tile problems 2.11
- ref-072.md — If you buy tiles yourself, be sure to calculate the quantity well 8.2
- ref-073.md — When renovating a house, it's best not to choose these tiles 7.23
- ref-074.md — Install the door first or lay the wood floor first? 1.15
- ref-075.md — DIY installation and following trends, the beginning of bathroom tile disasters 8.1
- ref-076.md — Bathrooms aren't just tiles, there are also fancy backgrounds 2.28
- ref-077.md — Living in the north, glossy tiles are not recommended for renovation 5.11
- ref-078.md — If you have a balcony, what tiles are laid? 9.7
- ref-079.md — Be careful choosing tile patterns, lest you become a negative example 9.22
- ref-080.md — Laying tiles on the balcony, look at others' results 1.5
- ref-081.md — Wood flooring has so many drawbacks, I don't dare use it 3.7
- ref-082.md — A small amount of hexagonal tile accents, inexpensive and stylish 6.15
- ref-083.md — For dark-colored tile installation in kitchens and bathrooms, it is best to use it with caution! 4.19
- ref-084.md — Whether tiles are soft-gloss or glossy cannot determine the light, but it can determine the grade 9.1
- ref-085.md — Glossy tiles PK soft-gloss tiles, homeowners are even tearing into each other! Who actually comes out on top?
- ref-086.md — Diagonal/diamond tile laying, I only know these 9.27
- ref-087.md — Open kitchen, how should tile laying be finished at the edges? 6.21
- ref-088.md — Laying tiles throughout the home in renovation can absolutely enlarge the space 3.21
- ref-089.md — When choosing renovation materials, the truth about tiles will make you afraid to look directly 3.19
- ref-090.md — When buying tiles, be careful of deliberate undercalculation so they can add more later 9.15
- ref-091.md — Renovation lesson: the door and floor were not coordinated, and the moment the tiles were exposed I was stunned
- ref-092.md — Installing baseboards, they cannot cover the tile gaps, whose fault is it? 4.21
- ref-093.md — Wood-grain tiles are really very suitable for renovation in the north 7.13
- ref-094.md — The home is so beautiful, the visual appeal really comes from wood-grain tiles 11.27
- ref-095.md — Can wood flooring be used on the balcony? What conditions are needed? 9.13
- ref-096.md — When renovating a new home, what tiles should be laid on the balcony? 4.3
- ref-097.md — Opening up the balcony and laying tiles throughout, the more others renovate, the bigger the home gets 1.30
- ref-098.md — 5 pitfalls to avoid with wood-grain tiles, the north should pay even more attention 2.4
- ref-099.md — Doing grout work yourself, keep the 8 steps firmly in mind 8.30
- ref-100.md — Wood-grain tiles PK wood flooring, the ultimate renovation choice! Choose this way and avoid pitfalls
- ref-101.md — Tile laying and carpentry ceiling work, is there an order of sequence? 2.25
- ref-102.md — Buying tiles for renovation, does semi-porcelain or full-porcelain have anything to do with you? 5.1
- ref-103.md — The existence of wood-grain tiles is precisely to replace wood flooring 10.9
- ref-104.md — Tiles are the key point in renovation, about all those things regarding tiles 5.31
- ref-105.md — In renovation, lay flooring or floor tiles? You are all terribly mistaken! 11.14
- ref-106.md — Wood flooring for renovation, everything you want to know is here 6.19
- ref-107.md — Finally understood the secrets of soaking tiles in water and leaving gaps 5.23
- ref-108.md — Which is better, solid wood flooring or composite flooring? This result is too unexpected!
- ref-109.md — Kitchen sink water and electricity, how should they be reserved more appropriately? 4.18
- ref-110.md — If you waterproof a kitchen without a floor drain, just wait to go bankrupt!
- ref-111.md — After laying tiles, remember to release water, check the slope and waterproofing 2.8
- ref-112.md — Kitchen door with adjoining window, satisfying daylighting and spatial value 9.13
- ref-113.md — U-shaped kitchen layout, this arrangement is best 4.30
- ref-114.md — Kitchen with balcony, doing it this way is all reasonable 7.10
- ref-115.md — Is it necessary to keep a floor drain in the kitchen? 1.26
- ref-116.md — If the kitchen cannot use a sliding door, then use a mother-and-child door 5.23
- ref-117.md — Insufficient kitchen daylighting, 5 solutions 11.12
- ref-118.md — The entry door directly faces the kitchen door, how should it be renovated?
- ref-119.md — Cooking in the kitchen in summer is too hot, air conditioning + air cooler + open plan 8.14
- ref-120.md — The awkward corners of a small kitchen, how can they be used reasonably? 8.29
- ref-121.md — No need to worry, an L-shaped kitchen is best laid out this way 4.25
- ref-122.md — What size tiles should be laid in the kitchen? 5.25
- ref-123.md — Knock down the wall and replace it with glass. The kitchen is not just about improving light that simply 10.13
- ref-124.md — The kitchen has a balcony, how to renovate it? 5.30
- ref-125.md — Don't let the sink ruin the kitchen! 5 golden rules for choosing the right sink
- ref-126.md — Poor kitchen lighting? You just can't bear to knock down the wall 4.13
- ref-127.md — 10 good items that make the kitchen more and more handy to use, the cheapest only costs ? yuan
- ref-128.md — The kitchen sliding door of the 'poor renovation' that was once disliked has now become an object imitated by the whole internet
- ref-129.md — 3 installation methods for kitchen sinks, each with pros and cons 5.16
- ref-130.md — Kitchen countertops: quartz stone or sintered stone, which to choose? 9.6
- ref-131.md — Kitchen countertop storage, what good items are recommended 9.10
- ref-132.md — How high should the kitchen ceiling be? Are you doing it however you like? 8.5
- ref-133.md — Kitchen sink, do you really know how to choose one? 1.25
- ref-134.md — Kitchen corner design, not letting any space go to waste 6.1
- ref-135.md — Don't risk making a diamond cabinet in the kitchen anymore! Change your approach, not only save 3000 yuan, but storage doubles instead!
- ref-136.md — Not a single tile in the dry area, save money and still practical 8.29
- ref-137.md — If you want to save money and still be beautiful, the kitchen should be done this way 4.21
- ref-138.md — No ceiling, no gypsum line, all soft-glaze tiles, pragmatic and money-saving 8.5
- ref-139.md — Kitchen tiles only halfway up, is it actually good-looking or money-saving? 7.18
- ref-140.md — No tiles in the dry area, save money while still preventing splashes, how to do it? 9.24
- ref-141.md — Using wood-grain tiles is not for looks, it's for environmental protection 2.15
- ref-142.md — Big-brand laminate flooring has less pollution? How does that make the dead Sanlu feel? 3.5
- ref-143.md — Wood-grain tiles have no pollution, think carefully about whether to do grout lines 2.14
- ref-144.md — If you're afraid of pollution from wood flooring, then lay wood-look tiles 7.2
- ref-145.md — Using tiles for the TV wall, affordable and environmentally friendly 4.22
- ref-146.md — The living room has a balcony, definitely lay continuous flooring without dividing it 3.5
- ref-147.md — The bathroom slope is too small? The balcony has no drain for the washing machine? 11.18
- ref-148.md — The entry door faces the bathroom directly, it's not about feng shui, it's just that your mind can't get past it
- ref-149.md — Creating a bathroom under the indoor stairs, a new trick for space utilization 11.12
- ref-150.md — The kitchen balcony has a bathroom window, how to renovate this house? 9.15
- ref-151.md — I advise you not to spend money in vain! If there is a next time, I would never do these 12 bathroom renovations even if it killed me!
- ref-152.md — Bathroom tile selection, practicality first and appearance second 9.8
- ref-153.md — Poor bathroom lighting? Don't worry, 4 ultimate tricks to instantly brighten it
- ref-154.md — Want a three-separation bathroom, how to lay it out well? 11.23
- ref-155.md — What size tiles to use in the bathroom, it's not up to doing whatever you want 3.9
- ref-156.md — Breaking the uselessness! A magical renovation of the bathroom bay window, instantly increasing the value of your space 12.14
- ref-157.md — Bathroom door with connected window, satisfying lighting and spatial value 9.12
- ref-158.md — An elderly person living alone, do the bathroom this way, don't wait until something happens before looking at it 10.23
- ref-159.md — Bathroom threshold stone color matching, don't get it wrong 6.4
- ref-160.md — Taking stock of bathroom renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.2
- ref-161.md — Besides aluminum ceiling panels, what other suspended ceilings can be used in the bathroom?
- ref-162.md — Interesting bathroom design ideas, learn them and you profit 7.15
- ref-163.md — Converting the bathroom into a laundry room to free up the balcony, young people are too good at renovating 9.6
- ref-164.md — Do these 5 things well in the bathroom, and even a windowless bathroom won't stink to high heaven 12.27
- ref-165.md — Using patterned tiles in the bathroom, how should they be laid? 9.11
- ref-166.md — A bathroom with a balcony, not renovating it is a big loss; renovating it this way is more worthwhile 1.26
- ref-167.md — No leak in the bathroom, but the wall is damp? 12.13
- ref-168.md — Say goodbye to bathroom clutter, the complete guide to wall storage 7.16
- ref-169.md — Two kinds of wall tiles in the bathroom, different effects 4.3
- ref-170.md — The bathroom has a window, what kind of curtains should be used to block it? 1.4
- ref-171.md — A wet-and-dry separated bathroom, apart from the vertical pipe in the dry area, is a floor drain needed? 4.13
- ref-172.md — Poor lighting in the wet area of the bathroom, 3 tricks can solve it 2.19
- ref-173.md — Using plain white tiles for a windowless bathroom? You're OUT 9.26
- ref-174.md — With the same renovation, the textured allure of black bathroom fittings 1.16
- ref-175.md — Apart from the bathroom, all other areas can go without threshold stones, provided the seams must align 3.16
- ref-176.md — If the bathroom can't be laid out, why not make an open dry area? 2.2
- ref-177.md — Multiple floor drains in the bathroom, keep as many as possible 5.5
- ref-178.md — A minimalist parents' room, an 80m² two-bedroom bathroom even has a three-way separation
- ref-179.md — Should a threshold stone be used between the dry area and other areas? 6.2
- ref-180.md — Covering the walls of the living room, dining room, and bedroom with tiles, what is it really for? 2.17
- ref-181.md — Vertical storage on kitchen walls, what good products are recommended? 8.27
- ref-182.md — Kitchen storage, take on the challenge of organizing under the sink 6.16
- ref-183.md — Differing kitchen countertop heights are the details of life 11.28
- ref-184.md — Taking stock of kitchen renovation, design highlights worth learning from 1.1
- ref-185.md — Interesting kitchen design ideas, learn them and you profit 7.13
- ref-186.md — Others' detailed kitchen designs, to boost your own renovation 5.15
- ref-187.md — Chinese and Western kitchens, a water bar, and a dining room, all in one! The perfect design under the stairs, you deserve it 10.25
- ref-188.md — Renovating a new home, the decorative tile inserts often overlooked by owners 3.31
- ref-189.md — Tile TV wall, the aristocrat among commoners 5.24
- ref-190.md — Young people are at it again with "rebellious design"! Refusing threshold stones, finishing it this way, and the looks directly double!
- ref-191.md — Renovation requires perfection, the kitchen wall cabinets and suspended ceiling have such a big gap? 6.2
- ref-192.md — Experience|The seven deadly sins of summer floor laying, absolutely must not do this!!!
- ref-193.md — Experience|Floor dampness, three emergency first-aid tricks!!!
- ref-194.md — Experience|Use so-called "wood floor maintenance essential oil" with caution
- ref-195.md — Buying tiles for renovation, this one experience piece is enough 9.20
- ref-196.md — Experience|Tiles can't be used this way in renovation? It's all wrong
- ref-197.md — A tiny skirting board, no need to agonize over it in renovation 5.11
- ref-198.md — Skirting boards can't be chosen casually, leave no regrets in renovation 1.8
- ref-199.md — Skirting boards, where should they not be done during renovation? 12.23
- ref-200.md — Though threshold stones are small, every home needs them 8.1
- ref-201.md — Hidden or omitted skirting boards, why won't it work? 10.29
- ref-202.md — New home renovation, threshold stone matching is actually not difficult 4.22
- ref-203.md — Look at others' skirting board matching, your own home should be torn down 4.6
- ref-204.md — Renovating a new home, the fully polished glazed tile among tiles, hard to say I love you 3.29
- ref-205.md — The effects wallpaper can achieve, never use cement and bricks 1.28
- ref-206.md — Already moved in, hollow floor tiles appear, grouting treatment will do 1.16
- ref-207.md — The home renovation is really beautiful, antique tiles in the tile family matching 3.28
- ref-208.md — Renovating a new home, is a threshold stone a must? 4.30
- ref-209.md — Glass bricks used in the entrance hall, letting light and beauty coexist 12.2
- ref-210.md — 120㎡ first-floor old house with garden, three generations living, bedroom turned into dining room, bathroom with three-way separation
- ref-211.md — Second-hand home directly laying wooden flooring over floor tiles, absolutely feasible 12.6
- ref-212.md — Underfloor heating smashing tiles + replacing old house radiators, must pay attention 11.24
- ref-213.md — No space in the kitchen, refrigerator placed in the living/dining room, how about it? 3.25
- ref-214.md — Refrigerator not placed in the kitchen, there are still 5 places to put it, very practical 2.8
- ref-215.md — Kitchen too small to fit a refrigerator? These two alternative solutions are really great, my home immediately copied the idea!
- ref-216.md — It's still better to place the refrigerator in the kitchen, at least it's convenient 5.1
- ref-217.md — The refrigerator is best placed in the kitchen, how to place it is the problem 2.23
- ref-218.md — Water heater too far from the bathroom, install a hot water circulation system? 12.29
- ref-219.md — Only after installing kitchen air conditioning do you know how great it is, regret not following the trend earlier!
- ref-220.md — Open kitchen, where to put the refrigerator? 9.10
- ref-221.md — Be cautious with kitchen renovation, be careful you cannot install a gas water heater 9.13
- ref-222.md — Brick-built washbasin on the balcony, can also embed a washing machine 10.26
- ref-223.md — Installing air conditioning in the kitchen, how much does it cost per day? 5.25
- ref-224.md — No place, the washing machine can only be placed in the bathroom 11.4
- ref-225.md — Washing machine placed in the bathroom, quickly learn these methods 7.13
- ref-226.md — Several issues with placing a washing machine in the kitchen, understand them to leave no regrets 9.18
- ref-227.md — Washing machine placed in the kitchen, completely not a problem 12.5
- ref-228.md — Washing machine placed on the balcony, can living room tiles be laid continuously? 9.18
- ref-229.md — Kitchen small appliance storage, 99% of people want to learn after reading 1.29
- ref-230.md — Kitchen has a bay window, cannot be knocked down? Creative renovation, maximize space utilization 12.10
- ref-231.md — Nordic light luxury, bay window replaces sofa, oversized kitchen satisfies more people dining
- ref-232.md — New window opened in the kitchen, achieving light and function 12.7
- ref-233.md — Kitchen window not left idle, directly used for storage is also not bad 7.5
- ref-234.md — Balcony window flush with wall surface, how to lay these tiles? 12.8
- ref-235.md — Bathroom has a window, blocking still requires technique 4.28
- ref-236.md — 95m² without touching cabinets and flooring, partial renovation of an old house
- ref-237.md — 120㎡ continuously laid large-format wood-grain tiles, unexpectedly the effect is also so good
- ref-238.md — 120㎡ three-bedroom converted to two-bedroom, passionate about hexagonal tiles, creating a high-quality wedding home
- ref-239.md — 80㎡ two-bedroom with wood-grain tiles throughout, ordinary people's simple life
- ref-240.md — 140 sqm with wood-grain tiles throughout, unexpectedly comfortable beyond words
- ref-241.md — 125 sqm fresh Mediterranean style, brick-built TV cabinet
- ref-242.md — 80 sqm modern minimalist, major skirting board mistake
- ref-243.md — 100 sqm two-bedroom with wood-grain tiles throughout, creating a cozy little home for two
- ref-244.md — 120㎡ three-bedroom old house renovation, entry leads to living room, kitchen knocked down for open layout, super storage
- ref-245.md — 140㎡ family of three, wood-grain tiles throughout, no TV, dining table in the living room
- ref-246.md — 150m² minimalist Nordic four-bedroom converted to three-bedroom, the beauty of 7-shaped wood-grain tiles
- ref-247.md — 145m² modern natural wood style, large wood-grain tiles throughout, not a single bed in the whole house, all tatami
- ref-248.md — 140㎡ ignored advice and laid wood-grain tiles throughout the whole house, turned out comfortable beyond words
- ref-249.md — 130㎡ open dining and kitchen, tiles throughout, creating a high-quality residence
- ref-250.md — 125㎡ three-bedroom converted to four-bedroom, wood-grain tiles throughout for three generations under one roof
- ref-251.md — 115㎡ terrazzo tiles and large white walls, open kitchen + three-separation bathroom
- ref-252.md — 110㎡ three-bedroom two-bathroom, open kitchen + bar counter + custom cabinets
- ref-253.md — 165 sqm modern large residence with Zen spirit, tiling everything would exceed the budget
- ref-254.md — 100㎡ three-bedroom old house without underfloor heating, large white walls and wood flooring create a luxury home feel
- ref-255.md — 160 sqm American style, dark wood flooring throughout