Decorating Materials & Supplies

Cheap kitchen countertops are available. Plan to make at least part of this process a Do It Yourself project. Purchase materials only after you have a clear understanding of what you need to do...

When you are looking into hard surface flooring, there are two main contenders that you will find vying for space in your kitchen: natural stone and ceramic tiles. Both of these products have a...

Porcelain tile is a great way to add elegance to your home. Indoors, it's decorative and and can be easily matched to any existing decor. Outdoors, it's sturdy and strong and resists chipping....

Both porcelain and ceramic tile are great materials with which to decorate your home. In addition to flooring, both forms of tile can be used for exterior spaces and various rooms of the home....

Tiled backsplashes are a popular way to add style and color to your kitchen. If you like the look of tile, but not the look of the grout used to bond it, the best way to hide it is to tint it....

If you want to bring a touch of nature to your décor, consider slate tile. Slate provides a natural look that blends with many interior design styles from mountain rustic to French country....

Choosing the correct shade of grout depends mostly on the tile color. Holding a tile sample next to different shades of grout is one way to decide which grout color to choose. Grout shades that...

Say you've got an old ceramic tile wall or floor that's still in good shape structurally, but is so dated and ugly that you want it gone. Ripping up and replacing ceramic is a major chore--but...

Glass tile use began in the second century BC. Byzantines incorporated glass tiles in their intricate mosaics. Glass tiles continued to be used through the ages and reached new heights with Louis...

If you are a do it yourselfer and planning to install backer board for your ceramic tile home remodeling project, here are some tips might come handy for you during your work. Good luck!

Whether you're building a new home or renovating an existing bathroom, essential elements are common to all baths--toilet, sink and bathtub and/or shower. The rest of the design is dependent on...

Tile glazing is a clear, reflective glass topcoating applied to tile to protect it from scratching, staining, fading and fire damage. The glaze is mostly used in residential buildings and is slip...

Do you like the intricate designs and ancient technique of using tiny tiles of marble to make a mosaic? Thinking about buying one but not sure where or how to use it? This how-to is for you! A...

The caulking in the tile of your kitchen or bathroom can wear out over time and begin to look bad. Whether it is because of age or chemicals that have soaked into the grout, it can make your tile...

Glass tile backsplashes have become increasingly popular in interior design due to their durability, shine and the variety of glass tile available. In both bathroom and kitchen design, glass tile...

Here's how to replace or re-glue in a missing ceramic tile.

The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in many homes. You want it to be functional as well as beautiful. Decorating a bathroom doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune on new fixtures, flooring...

The texture and color of a hand-designed mosaic tabletop will add intrigue to any room or patio.

Interesting pots make great gifts, and they can make the tiniest patio garden look like a Tuscan refuge.