Tile Floor Underlayment Options
This guide will help you choose the right tile underlayment for your home. Learn about cement backerboard and plywood subflooring, their benefits and drawbacks, and how to choose the right one for your needs. In This Article: Cement Backerboard Plywood Subflooring The materials that lie hidden beneath tile determine whether the tile will last for […]
Ceramic & Mosaic Tile Flooring
A helpful how-to about ceramic and mosaic tile flooring, with information about the right materials and the best ways to lay ceramic or mosaic tiles. “Enduring” perhaps best describes ceramic tile. Not only is it a surface that endures heavy traffic beautifully, but, as one of the earliest manmade building materials, it’s a product that […]
Fixing Grout Problems
This expert how-to explains how fix grout problems, from cleaning stained tile and grout to a step-by-step walkthrough of the re-grouting process. There is no way to completely prevent grout stains, but you can minimize visible stains by selecting natural grout colors because they offer better hiding. Applying a grout sealer helps protect grout from […]
How to Tile a Wall
In This Article: How to Tile Wall: Step-by-Step Grouting & Finishing Wall Tiles This expert step-by-step guide explains how to tile a wall with either ready-mixed organic mastic or thinset mortar, using a trowel, adhesive, and a mallet. If the wall substrate has been well prepared, installing the tiles will be a straightforward job. Double-check […]