Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Whether you're tiling a bathroom or a kitchen floor, ceramic tile is up for the job. Ceramic is one of the most durable materials, making it the perfect tile for many projects. Plus, ceramic tile ...

Saltillo tile takes its name from a region in Mexico that is known for its rich clays. The combination of raw materials and a hot climate ideally suit the area to the making of handmade tiles dried in ...

Subway tile is both classic and contemporary. Installing a subway tile backsplash into your kitchen provides both an updated look (that will never go out of style) and a neutral one. There are many ...

WHEN you have a large area to tile, it is best to begin in the centre and work outwards, applying all the whole tiles – known as field tiles – first. Then you can fill in around the edges with cut ...

Wall tile is trendy, that’s for sure. It’s both practical and luxurious. In fact, good-looking tile can add a fashion-forward note to just about any wall in your home. And if you have plenty of time ...

CAUTION: Be careful about using wall tile as a flooring material. Ceramic wall tiles often just aren’t tough enough to stand up to foot traffic. 1. Purchase your tiles. To calculate quantity: Measure ...

Uprooting your current tile wall or floor and replacing it with brand-new tile is a lot of work or money. But before you tile ...