Tiles can be used for many decorative and functional purposes around the home. Matching the right material to the right application is key – some tile materials are excellent for bathroom floors while ...

Spreading cement on top of tile - Philippe Gerber/Getty Images Replacing old tile can take quite a bit of time and money. In addition to paying as much as $4 per square foot to remove old tiles, the ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

I was quoted thousands of dollars to demo my kitchen backsplash. I decided to tile over the tile myself for around $600. The key to my success was an adhesive tile mat, and it's very simple to do.

Q: We are planning to replace the ceramic tile in our foyer and half bath with porcelain tile. The original ceramic brick-style tiles were installed with about 2 inches of cement. We recently obtained ...

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