Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you're tiling a bathroom or a kitchen floor, ceramic tile is up for the job. Ceramic is one of the most durable materials, ...

Q. I want to install ceramic tile on a concrete floor under a freestanding fireplace and on the drywall behind the fireplace. I live in a colder climate, and the floor is very cold to the touch. Can I ...

Q: We built our house on a tight budget years ago. Now I am divorced and would like to remodel and install ceramic tile in the bathroom. How do I prepare the new shower walls and add tile? A: Ceramic ...

The surface under the ceramic tiles has to be suitable for your project to be a success. If it hasn’t already been done, completely remove the old floor covering and any glue. Your floor should be ...

If bathroom remodeling is at the top of your projects list, summer might be the ideal time to learn something about tile. The Tile Council of America, an association of American ceramic tile ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? — ...

I am installing ceramic floor tile in my kitchen. Can I install it over two layers of sheet vinyl? Is there such a thing as ceramic tile that is extremely hard and will resist damage from heavy ...