Tile

A diamond tile saw is essential for cutting natural stone tile and other hard tile. In this article a tiling pro explains how to make tough cuts like curves, corners and tiny slivers.

Replace grungy, eroded grout in your shower. Simplify the tough grout removal part with an inexpensive power grinder. It speeds up the job so you can move on the easier parts, regrouting and polishing the...Read more»

Add the elegance of natural stone to your bathroom walls for little more than the cost of standard ceramic tiles. Home centers and tile shops carry a huge selection of marble, limestone and granite, and the installation...Read more»

In this story, we'll walk you through a basic installation process, beginning with what is often the toughest part—tearing out the old tub and shower. Then we'll show you how to install and replumb the new unit. And...Read more»

Tiling over an old, solid wood subfloor is dicey, even with a layer of backer board. Avoid tile and grout cracks in the finished floor with proper preparation and lots and lots of screws.

Laying cement board is the easiest way to assure a solid, durable base for a ceramic tile floor. We show you how to install a first-class tile base.

Give your countertops and backslash the timeless beauty of stone for a modest price. We'll show you everything you need to complete a DIY tile job in your kitchen, from prepping the surface to setting the tile to caring for it after...Read more»

Clean tough glass stains and built-up mineral deposits from shower doors and other glass surfaces using mild household abrasives and an ordinary power drill.

If you're good at measuring and are comfortable using a utility knife, you'll have no problem installing a basic vinyl composition tile (VCT) floor.

A tumbled marble medallion adds a distinctive tile feature to any room. The medallion is preassembled, so it's easy to install and makes a tile floor that's durable and beautiful. This story shows...Read more»