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Tom Meehan

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Tom Meehan is a second-generation tile installer and co-author of Working with Tile (The Taunton Press, 2011). He is a member of and an ambassador for the National tile Contractors Association. Tom has written dozens of articles for Fine Homebuilding magazine and has spoken around the country at various trade shows. He and his wife reside in Harwich, Mass., where together they own and run Cape Cod Tileworks, a full-service tile showroom that offers sales, design, and installation. 

  • Can You Install Tile Over a Porch Floor?

    Tiling over decking is challenging, but creating a stable, waterproof surface with proper tile installation offers the best chance at success.

  • How to Tile a Shower

    This video series includes in-depth demonstrations on everything from installing cement backer board and installing a custom shower pan to using a story pole and setting glass tile. You’ll also…

  • Install a High-Traffic Tile Floor

    A forgiving underlayment and epoxy grout ensure that this tiled entry will stand up to heavy use.

  • Tile a Shower: Apply a Liquid Membrane

    Learn how to protect vulnerable areas by applying a waterproof seal called a liquid membrane.

  • Tile a Shower: Install Glass Tile

    Learn how to choose and apply a bonding material, lay out and space glass tile, and pick up some tricks on ensuring that every tile is set properly.

  • Tile a Shower: Build a Bench

    Learn how to locate and install an out-of-the-box bench frame that’s ready to be tiled.

  • Tile a Shower: Install a Shampoo Niche

    In this episode, tiling expert Tom Meehan shares tricks for locating a niche, cutting the tile backer, building the sides, and ensuring that the base won’t collect water.

  • Tile a Shower: Install Subway Tiles

    Learn how to install field tile on the shower-stall wall, keeping it straight with a ledger and aligned as the installation progresses.

  • Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 2

    Learn how to complete the shower pan by applying the membrane and setting the drain-flange depth.

  • Tile a Shower: Use a Story Pole for Layout

    Learn how to use the story pole to locate bench seats and shampoo niches as well as avoid unsightly layout problems down the road.

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