Tiles can be used for many decorative and functional purposes around the home. Matching the right material to the right application is key – some tile materials are excellent for bathroom floors while ...

Spreading cement on top of tile - Philippe Gerber/Getty Images Replacing old tile can take quite a bit of time and money. In addition to paying as much as $4 per square foot to remove old tiles, the ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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