Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

Earlier this month, I got started with another shower tile renovation for one of my Denver tile contracting clients. In this particular case the shower tile was still intact, which is a rarity ...

Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

Tile is one of the most versatile and durable materials for flooring, walls, backsplashes, showers, and a host of other surfaces around the home and outdoors. With a broad range of styles and types, ...

The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.

Q. Dear Tim, I’m remodeling a bathroom in my home. The large shower stall is going to be tile as well as the floors in the room. I cut out some pieces of scrap cardboard to resemble large-format tile, ...

Dear Mimi: Over time, the grout can begin to break down and allow some moisture to pass through it. The grout may still appear to be in good condition, solid and hard, but the moisture still gets ...