How to Remove Tile From a Concrete Floor
Create a smooth surface for new tile
How to Tile a Backsplash
Install a mosaic tile backsplash for a whole new look in just one weekend.
How to Install Subway Tile Backsplash: Dos and Don’ts
After receiving contractor bids to tile our kitchen backsplash that didn't fit our budget, my husband and I decided to...
Selecting a Backer Tile Board
How to choose the backing that best fits your tiling needs
Tips for Removing Grout
Simplify this tedious chore with a reciprocating saw or an oscillating tool
Matching Grout Colors and Caulk Colors
You'll need sanded caulk and a makeshift applicator
How to Regrout Bathroom Tile: Fixing Bathroom Walls
Simplify this tough job with a grout removal tool and learn how to regrout bathroom tile.
How to Remove Grout
This oscillating tool makes removing grout easier
Tile-Snapping Jig for Narrow Cuts
Here’s a simple, homemade tile-snapping jig. Cut two 12-in. pieces from a 1x6.
10 Common Tiling Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them
Laying tile isn't the most challenging DIY project, but it can be easy to make mistakes. To avoid any mishaps...
How to Spiff-Up Thin Tile Grout
Some gentle scraping with a folded fine-grit piece of sandpaper will rub out dirt and stains on tile grout.
How to Cut a Large Hole in Tile
Cutting large holes in tile, like for a shower valve, can be challenging.
12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix
Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...
A Complete Guide to Bathtub Repair
Solve any problems with a bathtub with our guide to bathtub repair. From grout to leaks, we've got the solution...
How to Make Quick Coasters
Some ceramic tiles and a few finishing touches and you can create quick and stylish DIY coasters for your home...
How to Grout Tile
Many amateurs think of grouting as the easy part of a tile job. But grouting can make or break a...
Create Your Own Floor Tile Layout
Watch as our tile expert explains how to plan your tile layout for professional-looking results.
How to Repair Grout That’s Cracking
Don't tear out the tile, just tear out the cracked grout.
Cleaning Unglazed Porcelain Tile
Two types of cleaners will dissolve all kinds of dirt and grease from unglazed porcelain tile
Pro Tile Tips
A good tile job is a work of art. We asked our favorite tile pro for some tips about which...
How to Tile: Prepare Concrete for Tile
Turnaround tips for an old basement floor
How to Remove Grout Haze From Stone Tile
Use a special grout release before grouting porous stone tile
Grouting Tile Floors: Porous and Uneven Tiles
Avoid grouting nightmares with natural stone tiles
Our Best Grouting Tips
Finish your tile job right.
How to Replace a Towel Bar
Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall
How to Install Tile Backer Board on a Wood Subfloor
Fight seasonal wood movement with a beefy base
How to Whiten Grimy Grout
Freshen up your tile without regrouting
DIY Decorating: Frame Your Mirror With Glass Tile
A tile framed mirror that's a work of art