Q: I have a ceramic-tile floor in my foyer that I want to replace. Some tiles are cracked and the grout is an awful color. I tried taking up some of the tiles but it seems like an impossible job. Can ...

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 ...

We have ceramic tiles on our kitchen counter. Some are cracked and we want to replace them. We have some extra tiles, but how do we best remove the damaged ones? –H. Oldach The first step in removing ...

I discovered an original encaustic tile mosaic under linoleum in the entry way of my recently purchased 2-fam. I have pulled up the linoleum, but the tiles underneath are very sticky. What is the best ...

Q I need to remove some old floor tile to install new carpet. What's the easiest way to remove it? A There are several methods of removing tiles. Some require more work than others. The best method ...

Q–I plan to install tile on a slab floor where the existing tile`s edges are curled up. Is there some way that I can sand the edges down so that I have a good base for the new tile? A–I advise against ...

Question: The cabinets and tile countertop in our kitchen are all about 20 years old, but are in very good condition and look nice. However, our kitchen sink has many stains and scratches, and it ...

You can save some money on a bathroom remodel by doing it yourself. It all starts with a bit of demolition. Bathroom remodels are a popular way to upgrade tired ...

A dated backsplash can make a kitchen look much older than it really is. But replacing it is a weekend project that can completely transform your space. Refreshing it requires some elbow grease, but a ...

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 cost to newly tile a bathroom can easily reach $1,500. What's ...