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Tom Meehan

Tom Meehan started helping his father install tile at the age of 10 on weekends and in the summer. In 1991, Tom started writing tile articles for Fine Homebuilding. The parents of four sons, Tom and his wife, Lane, own Cape Cod Tileworks in Harwich, Mass. The Meehans cowrote Working with Tile (The Taunton Press, 2005).

Project House: High-Traffic Tile Floor

July 9, 2014

A forgiving underlayment and epoxy grout ensure that this tiled entry will stand up to heavy use
Tile a Shower Video Series: Apply a Liquid Membrane

October 25, 2013

Learn how to protect vulnerable areas by applying a waterproof seal called a liquid membrane.
Tile a Shower Video Series: Install Glass Tile

October 25, 2013

Learn how to choose and apply a bonding material, layout and space glass tile as well as tricks on ensuring that every tile is set properly.
Tile a Shower Video Series: Build a Bench

October 25, 2013

Learn how to locate and install an out-of-the-box bench frame that’s ready to be tiled.
Video Series: Install a Shampoo Niche

October 25, 2013

Learn tricks for locating a niche, cutting the tile backer, building the sides and ensuring the base won’t collect water.
Video Series: Install Subway Tile

October 25, 2013

Learn how to install field tile on the shower stall wall, keeping it straight with a ledger and aligned as the installation progresses.
Video Series: Install a Shower Pan: Part 2

October 25, 2013

Learn how to complete the shower pan by applying the membrane and setting the drain-flange depth.
Tile a Shower Video Series: Use a Story Pole

October 25, 2013

Learn how to use the story pole to locate bench seats and shampoo nooks as well as avoid unsightly layout problems down the road.
Tile a Shower Video Series: Install a Shower Pan: Part 1

October 25, 2013

Learn the first steps to installing a quality shower pan using the popular Kerdi membrane including tips on how to make water-tight corners.
Tile a Shower Video Series: Install Backer Board

October 25, 2013

Learn how cut, fit it in place, make cutouts for plumbing fixtures, and effectively strengthen backer board around corners and shelves.