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To avoid grout stains, natural stone tiles—especially rough, porous materials like slate—need a generous coating of grout release…
Take your tiling skills to the next level. Learn pro tricks for dealing with complicated diagonal layouts, extra-large tiles, uneven walls,…
Master these simple professional grouting skills for durable, good-looking grout lines and a more attractive tiling job.
Learn to use the right tools and materials for successful grouting on any tile job. A proper grout mix and application technique will give your…
An old vinyl floor can be a good base for ceramic tile if the floor is stiff enough and the vinyl is properly prepared — eliminating the…
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…
Give your old, worm out vinyl floor a new look with elegant tile. We'll show you how to save hundreds of dollars by installing the floor…
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Ceramic or natural tile can be applied over an old laminate countertop, but prep work can be difficult, especially with rolled edges. Sometimes…
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…
Replace grungy, eroded grout in your shower. Simplify the tough grout removal part with an inexpensive power grinder. It speeds up the job so…
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…
Use granite tile to create the look of a stone slab or solid surface countertop for your kitchen or bathroom – for a fraction of the…
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…
Steel, aluminum and copper tiles make dramatic, high impact kitchen backsplashes. They're also easy to install, last forever and don't…
Install your own granite countertops. All you have to do is measure your space, order the granite, then install—with the help of a few…
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