Grouting, caulking, and sealing are not difficult tasks, but they do take time. Don't rush these activities — they affect both the final appearance of your tiling project and its longevity. Bring all ...

Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

If your grout game is sloppy, you might need to scrap your tile work and start your project over. Here’s how to get it right the first time.

A tile backsplash can make a kitchen look custom without requiring special skills or a huge budget. The area you’re covering ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

Tile is still a popular amenity in homes, particularly in baths and kitchens. Everything from small, 1-inch square ceramic to large format sheets of various materials are still being used today. What ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Wondering how to grout tile correctly? It’s a fair question, given the task is seen by many as a challenge juuust beyond their DIY abilities. But with a bit of confidence, a little patience, and a lot ...

QDEAR TIM: I need to grout tile before my relatives come over for a holiday party. What type of grout should I use for my ceramic floor tile? Is mixing grout difficult? How much should be mixed at one ...

Grungy tile grout is considered by many people to be the scourge of humankind. It is ugly and a pain in the neck to clean. And, studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that ...

The grout around my bath is unsightly, is it difficult to replace? Bath and shower tiles get a lot of abuse. Whenever you shower or take a bath, they get eroded with water as well as soap. Afterwards ...

: The grout on my shower walls is stained and disgusting. I want to regrout the shower and hopefully make it look like new. How should I go about this and how difficult is it? A: Grouting a shower is ...