Bathrooms

Laying random natural stone needs some special preparation, but is otherwise similar to laying tile. The variations in size and texture mean that you will use a technique called "back buttering"...

As trends, budgets and personal tastes change, you may decide to remodel part or all of your house to get the look you want. With any remodel, challenges may arise. During the remodel of a...

You want a new countertop and you want it tiled. If you think you can do it yourself, go for it.

Whether you build a new or remodel your bathroom, a tub and shower surround can be the focal point of your bathroom. The job typically averages 80 square feet and involves all of the basic...

A good home improvement job for the moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer is replacing tile in the shower. This will not only improve the look of your bathroom, but it can also help stop water leaks...

Shower tile are always problematic because of their tendency to retain moisture between the grout joints. The moisture is retained in the base materials--usually plywood or wood framing--and the...

A steam shower adds luxury and convenience to any home. Enter the shower enclosure and at the push of a button steam billows forth, engulfing you completely in a rising cloud of warmth. Tiling a...

Renovating a tiled bathroom shower is a challenging task, but the do-it-yourselfer with the right equipment, patience and time can renovate a tiled shower that will add value and beauty and...

Grout is a form of cement that fills the spaces between tiles. Grouting newly hung tiles on your shower wall is a crucial part of the moisture shield around the shower. There are two kinds of...

Building a natural stone shower is similar to building a tile shower. The steps are the same, and the same rules apply about which grout to choose, which trowel to use, as well as setting times....

Even if you don't have a shower head over your bath tub, the walls around the tub are especially vulnerable to moisture and damage because of rising steam and splashing water. Tile is one of the...

Porcelain tiles are a richer, more durable (and more expensive) alternative to ceramic tiles for covering the walls surrounding your shower or bathtub. The method of installing porcelain tiles,...

Porcelain is a harder, denser, generally finer alternative to ceramic when it comes to shower tiles. It's more expensive and harder to work with, but the end result is worth it. When using...

New tile can give new life to a bathroom that is old, out of style or damaged. You may need to replace the tile in your shower or bathtub because of leaks, cracks or aging. You may also decide to...

Ceramic tile adds a richness and beauty to any room. It's not a difficult process to install tile, and is a common enough project for any homeowner to undertake. Tile requires a relatively sturdy...

A loose tile on your bathroom floor or wall isn't just annoying. Moisture can get underneath a tile that's loose, and under the adjoining tiles, causing more loose tiles, as well as the potential...

A shower pan is the structure of cement around the drain of your shower. The biggest trick to tiling a shower pan is to work around the drain, so it's a good idea to use small tiles (4 inches...

Once grout has been applied to tile, it is necessary to clean up the excess and wipe away any residue that remains from the application process. Though time-consuming, this ensures that the final...

Installing a tile backsplash is an easy way to update or completely change the look of your bathroom vanity area. Since tile is a relatively inexpensive upgrade, it is the perfect project to...

Tile shower surrounds for a bathtub and shower are beautiful. On the other hand, over time they become dingy and dirty. In many instances, the grout between the tiles becomes damaged. Instead of...

If you are installing tile in your shower, why not put in a tiled corner shelf to match? Nestled either at the front or back corner, such shelves offer the perfect complement to fine tiling while...

Cementing bathroom tiles requires a careful process of applying the mortar bed and then setting the tiles. Mistakes in the process can lead to failure of tiles to adhere, or to a lowered life span...

While tile in many locations can be left unsealed, shower tile must be sealed soon after installation to prevent mildew or mold growth in the grout or beneath the tile. Sealing tiles in showers is...

Tile can be installed over tile as long as the underlying tile is sound. Before considering whether to install tile over tile, inspect the original installation for cracks, loose tiles and water...

The grout between the tiles around your shower basin is subjected to a barrage of moisture, soap, grime and other things that can cause the grout to mildew, corrode and even crack. If the grout is...

Hard tiles make the best surface covering for shower walls because they're waterproof, easy to clean and durable. Smaller tiles are actually more durable than large ones, with the smaller surface...

Ceramic tile can easily and affordably be added to the walls of your bath and shower. Installing ceramic tile in your bath will not only protect the walls from moisture and provide a surface that...

There's no better looking wall covering for shower stalls than hard tiles. Whether it's ceramic, porcelain or any of the many other choices, hard tiles give a solid, sturdy yet civilized look to...

Ceramic tile walls around a bathtub are typically installed from the center of the wall up and then from the center of the wall down. The tiles are also set from the center of the wall out to the...

Ceramic, porcelain, stone or other hard tiles are the preferred wall covering for bathrooms because of their durability, ease of cleaning and moisture resistance. However, many tiles aren't as...

Home maintenance and decor are some of the joys of owning a house. Some find that the bathroom can be one of the most soothing rooms available, and the trend of tiling a bathroom counter can make...

You have an eyesore of a tile in the bathroom or kitchen. Maybe it's damaged, or maybe it just doesn't match the theme for the rest of your house. One way or another, that tile needs to go....

Older toilets use a large amount of water--around 5 gallons--with every flush. If you are looking to save a large amount of money on your water bill you might want to look at installing a...

Bathroom flooring material choices may seem limited, with carpet, hardwood and laminated floors pretty much ruled out because of the moisture issues. But even if you're left with only a handful of...

Homes that have a tile shower may also have a shower bench that was installed. You can add a shower bench to an existing tile shower or have it built in during a bathroom remodel. Tiling the...

Toilets are usually installed on top of tiles and held in place with a thin bead of silicone sealant. However, sometimes toilets are installed in bathrooms before the rest of the tile, with the...

After having the bathtub, shower, or kitchen back splash re-tiled you need to protect your investment by sealing the grout and tile. Ideally, you should seal tile grout before you begin to use...

Many homes have ceramic flooring in rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom. This type of tile can be hard to clean and even harder to remove when you want to put in a new floor. One option for...

Tiling your bathroom can add a clean, professional look that your family and guests can enjoy. Wall tile is also an extremely durable material for walls, allowing your work to last years after you...

The bathroom, like the kitchen, is taking on a double role in design and function. People want their bathrooms to feel like home spas. A weekend shower remodel is a good way to start. With a...

Tiling a bathroom is like art today, especially in the walls and floor of a bathroom shower! When you are picking out the glass tiles for your walls, pick a coordinating oval glass stone to use...

There are so many different items that you can tile with, or make back splashes out of. The big decor trend is to go natural! This is a beautiful natural look that is timeless. You can pick out...

This article will give you professional tips for tiling your shower.

A tiled floor can transform a standard shower into the eye-catching centerpiece of your bathroom. Because it's a small area, it won't cost much to complete the project, even if you choose high-end...

The tile in your shower stall, more than anywhere else in the house, has to be installed properly to prevent moisture from seeping into the walls. The process is similar whether you're re-tiling...

The installation of ceramic tile in a kitchen or bathroom can add value to any home. Unfortunately, if the tile is not installed properly, all of the effort is for nothing. Installing ceramic tile...

Installing a porcelain soap dish on a tile wall is not a difficult task but requires some forethought. Most soap dishes in a shower are installed at the wrong height, catching water and...

Building a shower-stall floor (or "shower pan'') is a time-consuming and complicated project that you shouldn't undertake yourself unless you've has some experience at carpentry and mortar work. A...

A new backsplash around the shower can give a bathroom a different dimension in decor. Ceramic tile is a good choice because of its longevity, but also because of the many choices in design and...

Installing ceramic tile around the drain for your shower floor is one of the trickier tasks of tiling a shower. With any floor-tiling project, the tile should be laid out from the center, so the...