Q. 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 with floor ...

Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...

Grouting mistakes make your tile project look less than perfect—despite all of your hard work. Common errors include adding too much water to the grout mix, holding the grout tools wrong, and ...

I’ve got a partially sunken tub and shower that’s got a mixture of different tiles. The tub is cast-in-place concrete and was hot-mopped with asphalt to prevent water leaks. The grout between the ...

Q. The grout line between my kitchen granite countertop and the tile backsplash has cracked for the umpteenth time. Each winter, the crack appears, and, each year, I grout it again hoping it will be ...

Who doesn’t want their bathroom to be sparkling clean? But as everybody knows, sometimes you have to deal with some nasty tile issues. In this installment of Alure Home Improvements’ “60 Second Fix,” ...

It’s no mystery why ceramic tile is so popular: It’s durable, stain-resistant, easy to clean, and impervious to water. And when properly installed, tiled surfaces last for generations. However, tile ...

If you see stains on the ceiling below your bathroom, don't assume it's from a leaking water or drain pipe. Check the ceramic tile walls surrounding your tub or shower. This tile needs periodic ...

Every customer that does a tile project with me inevitably asks for the same thing: small grout lines. Nobody likes dirty looking floors and stained grout, no matter how much it has been scrubbed, ...

Key Points White vinegar works well on light mold in shower grout because its acetic acid disrupts mold cells and helps dissolve the grime.Spray vinegar on the grout, let it sit, scrub with a stiff ...

Dear James: The kids have burned a spot with hot pans in my laminated kitchen countertop. I cannot afford a new countertop. Is there any method to make a repair myself that will not look terrible? - ...