Many houses on Long Island have ceramic tile that was installed by master craftsmen decades ago using a cement mortar that's 100-percent waterproof. Guess what? You ...

Grout may be subtle, but it doesn't have to be one-dimensional. Upgrade your tile installation with this layered multi-grout ...

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 ...

Brownstoner Services offers a community of trusted local experts who are here to help with all of your home-related needs. “The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with ...

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 ...

In the new factory-fast prefab world, this is an attractive solution poles apart from the old way of doing floors. We talk often about Open Building, the idea that buildings should be able to evolve ...

With tile, the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between. “Grout is incredibly porous—like a giant sponge—which means it will absorb any grease, grime, oils or ...

It can seem daunting to gather the necessary information before you start your first tile job. There’s a lot of good information out there, some not so good information, and a tremendous amount of ...

I get a lot of e-mails from people confused about grout. When they get to the tiling stage of their bathroom or kitchen renovation they get stuck. Or they've been living in a new home for a while and ...

There are a lot of ways to make a small kitchen space feel larger, and your design choices -- including the configuration of ...