The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.

Apparently, Texas isn’t the only place where things are bigger when it comes to tile. During the past decade, homeowners across the country have installed larger and larger tile onto floors throughout ...

Muted, mellow subway tile—in ceramic, glass, and marble—has long been the standard uniform of kitchen backsplashes. But now, the bold patterns and colors of encaustic tile are the darlings of the ...

Though long-lasting, marble and granite tile is generally porous and soaks up a lot of dirt, including the cleaning solution, so you should be careful to spray with caution. “This type of natural tile ...

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.

Walking into a tile showroom can be as overwhelming as it is inspiring. The displays are spectacular, but there are so many options, at so many price points. Before you run to the home center for a ...

In the 19th and early 20th century, colorful cement tiles dazzled the floors of palaces and mansions. Now, Italian tilemaker Bisazza has tapped top designers Paola Navone, Carlo Dal Bianco, and Jaime ...

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