Seeking tips for the perfect tile floor installation is only natural when you're getting ready to tackle a tiling project. For example, learning that you need grout when installing floor tiles is a ...

When installing tiles, these common mistakes can prevent the materials from bonding, in turn causing stress and pressure that ...

Need some advice before your DIY tile installation? HGTV's Mike Holmes has some things to say about proper installation and how to prevent cracks.

Q I am about to tile the walls and floor of my bathroom. I have read some conflicting information on this matter. What types of tile do you recommend for the walls and floor? Do you recommend cement ...

: I want to install ceramic tile in an upstairs bedroom that has carpet. I have laid tile on a ground floor that is concrete, but never upstairs. I know I have to prepare the floor so that the tiles ...

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 ...

Ceramic tiles make a terrific floor – durable, easy to keep clean, attractive and authentic. But none of these things matter if the grout starts to come loose and tiles start cracking. If this kind of ...

Tile is one of the most versatile and durable materials for flooring, walls, backsplashes, showers, and a host of other surfaces around the home and outdoors. With a broad range of styles and types, ...

Q. My wife insists on marble tile in our bathroom. I've never worked with it and wonder about how smart a choice it is. A. Your marble tile bathroom is going to look splendid, and with minimal care ...

Floors set with large format porcelain and natural stone tile continue to be the rage among homeowners and interior designers. Large format tiles, which are defined as 15 inches or longer on one side, ...