Tom Meehan

Tom Meehan got his start laying tile by helping his father on weekends and has been installing tile now for more than 40 years. Tom and his wife, Lane, operate Cape Cod Tileworks in Harwich, Mass., while raising four sons and practicing karate in their spare time. The Meehans cowrote Working with Tile (The Taunton Press, 2005).

Features by this author:
Video: Cutting Curves in Marble with a Ring-Blade Wet Saw

This specialized tile saw makes quick work of shaping stone and glass tiles

Video: Cutting Curves with a Wet Saw

Cutting the outside radius is easy, but the inside radius requires a few extra steps and some skill

Glass-Block Shower on a CurveOnline Membership Required

This shower-stall alternative lets in the light, offers privacy, and makes a small space feel roomy

Q & A: Waterproofing a window in a tiled showerOnline Membership Required
What's the Difference: Tile-setting compoundOnline Membership Required

Choosing thinset or mastic depends on the job

Prefab shower niche

Noble Niches are the perfect depth to slide into a 2x4 wall cavity

What's the Difference: Ceramic tileOnline Membership Required

Porcelain and nonporcelain tile might look the same, but their durabilty differs

Q & A: Keep heavy tile on the ceilingOnline Membership Required
Q & A: Tile backerboardOnline Membership Required
Q & A: Repairing tile membraneOnline Membership Required
What's the Difference: Epoxy vs. cement groutOnline Membership Required

How to choose between stronger and more expensive epoxy and traditional cement-based grout

Editors PickA Sloping Floor for a Barrier-Free BathOnline Membership Required

An old-fashioned mud job and a high-tech membrane team up for a leakproof floor

Q & A: Green board in a shower?Online Membership Required
Q & A: Tile grout: seal or no seal?Online Membership Required
Q & A: Leakproof shower on a slab?Online Membership Required
A New Way to Tile a Big FloorOnline Membership Required

A high-tech membrane minimizes the chances for cracked tile or grout failure

Type 196-2 Level Review
Tiling a Backsplash

Durable and decorative, a tile backsplash dresses up the wall behind a sink or behind a stove

Glass TileOnline Membership Required

It's the hottest thing on the market, but the installation is trickier than with ceramic tile

Revolution Tile-Cutting Saw Review
Upgrading to a Tile ShowerOnline Membership Required

Replace your old fiberglass tub with a tiled shower

Installing an Electric Radiant FloorOnline Membership Required

Under tile, heat mats warm your toes without pipes and a boiler

Q & A: Tiling over concrete cracksOnline Membership Required
Q & A: Shower-pan thresholdsOnline Membership Required
Q & A: Sheets of small tile for a borderOnline Membership Required
Q & A: Dealing with slippery floor tilesOnline Membership Required
Editors PickInstalling a Leakproof Shower PanOnline Membership Required

A thick mortar bed over a vinyl membrane makes a sturdy base for tile, but it pays to test for leaks

Q & A: Laying bluestone over a wood-frame floorOnline Membership Required
Q & A: Wheelchair-accessible shower panOnline Membership Required
Q & A: Slate in a showerOnline Membership Required
Tiling With LimestoneOnline Membership Required

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain

A Different Approach to Tiling FloorsOnline Membership Required

Unlike a plywood or backerboard substrate, a modified mud job might be more reliable over the long haul

Tiling a Shower With MarbleOnline Membership Required

Take the time to get your tiles tight and flat, and your shower will look as if it had been carved out of solid marble

How to Tile a BacksplashOnline Membership Required

Decorative tiles liven up a kitchen

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