Comparing tile installation preferences between big and small tiles, breaking down the pros, cons, and visual impact of each option. Choosing the right tile size can completely change the look and ...

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Many houses on Long Island have ceramic tile that was installed by master craftsmen decades ago using a cement mortar that's 100-percent waterproof. Guess what? You ...

Not long ago setting mosaic tile meant embedding each small piece in a mortar bed. Later, sheets of mosaic held together by paper facing helped reduce installation time. These early face-mounted ...

I have been installing stunning green subway tile the past two weekends in my son’s new basement bathroom. Subway tile is rectangular in shape. The grout joints between each tile have the same ...

Dear Pat: I am going to install some new grab and towel bars in my bathroom. It has ceramic tile on the walls, and I am having trouble drilling into it. What is the best method to mount things on tile ...