Tom Meehan

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.

Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 1
Learn the first steps to installing a quality shower pan using the popular Kerdi membrane, including tips on how to make watertight corners.
Tile a Shower: Install Backerboard
Learn how to cut, fit it in place, make cutouts for plumbing fixtures, and effectively strengthen backerboard around corners and shelves.
Trowels and Other Essential Tile Tools
Whether you’re renting or buying, these are the tile tools you need.
Tile a Shower: Introduction
Learn how to install a custom tile shower with professional tilesetter Tom Meehan.
Perfecting the Tiled Tub Surround
Take your time with the layout, and the rest of this tiling job is a breeze.
How to Tile a Backsplash Series: Tips on Tiling
Tom Meehan demonstrates his favorite tips, from cutting around switch plates and other profiles to using nippers and snap cutters.
How to Tile a Backsplash Series: Applying Sealant and Grout
Seal tile, protect appliances and countertops, and use the right grout application to make a good tile job look great.
How to Tile a Backsplash: Installing Field Tile
Achieving a professional, quality look when installing a tile backsplash comes down to the details.
Spreading Thinset for a Backsplash
Learn time-saving techniques for marking the wall, mixing thinset, and spreading the bonding material to a perfect thickness.
How to Tile a Backsplash: Preparing and Cutting Tile
Learn how to prepare for a tile-backsplash project, protect appliances, and lay out mosaics.

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