Tile is one of the most durable and easy-to-clean flooring types, which is why it’s such a popular choice for highly trafficked rooms in the home like the kitchen, bathroom and entryway. But tile ...

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Dear Tim: The grout in one joint of my floor tile has come out. Do you know why this happened? Upon close inspection, I can see that the previous homeowner repaired it. What’s the best way to work ...

Once you master the process, it's fairly easy to lay and grout your own tile floors, but the final step is to remove the ...

A few days ago, I was singing “Happy Birthday” for the third time to my granddaughter in the kitchen of her parent’s newer home. It was a festive morning, and cake was served before lunch. After ...

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 ...