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Tiles are single, larger pieces installed one at a time. Mosaics are small pieces mounted on a mesh sheet, usually 12x12 inches, so many pieces go up at once. Mosaics can follow slopes and curves, which is why they are standard on shower floors.

You need trim wherever a tiled surface ends in an exposed edge: the top of a wainscot, the outside corner of a shower, the edge of a backsplash. Trim is measured in linear feet of edge, not square feet, so measure the edges themselves and add about 10 percent.

A French pattern, also called a Versailles pattern, is a repeating layout made from four tile sizes. It is sold as a set that covers a whole module, so the pattern repeats correctly across a floor or patio.

Not always. Floor tile has to handle foot traffic and, if it gets wet, provide grip. Many wall tiles are too thin or too slippery for floors. Check the product's recommended usage on each product page before you buy.

A ledger panel is a strip of stone pieces stacked and mounted together, used to create a textured feature wall. Panels install like large tiles and are used on fireplaces, accent walls, kitchen islands and outdoor facades.

Yes, it saves a delay in the middle of the job. Natural stone should be sealed after installation, and the grout color changes the look of the finished wall or floor, so it is worth choosing it alongside the tile rather than after.