Everything looks better tiled. Tile adds elegance, is durable, and stands up to wear and tear a lot better than a lot of other finishing materials. You can tile just about any surface of your home in ...

Installing tile as a DIY project isn't as difficult as it might seem at first glance. As long as you keep in mind any mistakes to avoid when tiling, approach the project with patience, and utilize ...

Tile shows up in the world’s most enchanting spaces – from the Moorish mosaics throughout southern Spain to the ornate walls, floors and ceilings that characterize Italian Renaissance and French ...

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 ...

For example, if your border tiles on the long side of the room are 10" and on the short side of the room only 9", the corner tile should be cut to measure 10" by 9". This allows all other border tiles ...

WHAT YOU NEED• Glass tile• SimpleMat Tile-setting mat• Trowel• Premixed grout• 2-inch painter's tape• Wet saw with glass tile-cutting blade• Grout float• Sponge• Water bucket• Scissors• Tape ...

Frequently you have to make L-shaped or U-shaped cuts as you work with ceramic tile. On an L-shaped cut, you can make the second cut with the ceramic-tile cutter, but the first cut will need to be ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. From intricate mosaics to scalloped backsplashes, there are ...