Q-We want to install a new ceramic-tile floor in our bathroom but are not sure how to prepare the floor after removing the old tiles. Can you help? A-Unless the existing tile floor is in very poor ...

Many homeowners seek to improve the look of their house by installing new wall coverings and flooring materials. You may find, however, that the hardest part of the project is getting the old, ...

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 ...

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 ...