Q: My home has 2½ baths. All three areas have cement floors with tiles laid in 1937, when the house was built. I want an update, but I would prefer not to take out the cement and tile. Is there ...
Tile is a wonderful and versatile floor and wall covering. Water-resistant, cool to the touch, relatively easy to clean and maintain, and, if properly installed, long-lasting. That doesn’t mean it can ...
Q: Faucets leaked in my son-in-law’s tiled bathtub enclosure, which caused the old greenboard below them to dissolve and a few rows of tiles to come loose. I know it is virtually impossible to match ...
Many homeowners find loose or cracked tiles on bathroom walls. This is something you should immediately. A damaged tile can allow moisture from the air in the bathroom to get under the tiled surface, ...
Tile is usually durable, but sometimes one gets damaged, or has to be removed for a plumbing repair. Here's how to replace a tile: • Remove existing grout with a grout tool, grout saw or lever-type ...
The bathroom is supposed to be a spa retreat, right? But chips on the tub, stains in the sink and ugly tile are less than luxurious. So it comes down to a choice: Refinish or replace. If it were easy, ...