Bathrooms

Nothing can set off a room like beautiful tile. The only way to ruin it is with unattractive grout! Fixing grout is a great project to bring your room back to its glory. Some preventive methods...

Stepping on warmed ceramic tile or marble floors in your bathroom or kitchen is an affordable indulgence. We just installed one and oh, my! Radiant floor heat makes the whole bathroom more...

Turning your dated, dull bathroom into a gleaming spa-like retreat doesn't have to take a huge outlay of cash. Budget bathroom remodels can be achieved by employing a few penny-wise design ideas...

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 for aesthetic reasons, wall clearance or just personal preference, a bathtub can be installed flush to the wall without a tiling flange. Although not commonly done, it can be accomplished...

Drywall is the standard wallboard in most modern homes. It's lightweight and very strong when dry. However, in areas where the walls may be in constant contact with moisture, drywall is a poor...

A bathroom is often a welcome home addition, especially if there are several frustrated people sharing a single bathroom. Adding a bathroom to your home is often easier said than done and average...

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...

Marking and cutting holes in tile is fundamental to complete many tiling projects, particularly in bathrooms where pipes and spouts must pass through tile walls. The ideal tool for cutting holes...

Whether you're building a new shower floor or want to replace an existing one, there are many choices on the market for the type of shower floor you can have installed or install yourself. If you...

Installing towel bars over ceramic tile in a bathroom space used to involve cutting tiles around the fixture itself. Today you can glue them directly to the ceramic tile with 100 percent silicone...

Because bathroom countertops generally don't get the same kind of wear and tear as kitchen countertops, you have a little more flexibility in selecting an appropriate surface. For instance, while...

Many people are choosing to install handicap showers in order to get into and out of them easier. The showers are especially designed to accommodate their personal physical disability or that of a...

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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...

Sealing your shower walls is essential for tiling the surface to prevent moisture from effecting the integrity of your tile installation. Plywood or drywall is insufficient as a subfloor because...

If you need an upgrade on your bathroom, but you're quite happy with the existing ceramic tile, you need to protect the tile during the remodeling process. Remodeling a bathroom can be a stressful...

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....

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...

Replacing a toilet over tiles in a bathroom is not much different from replacing one over concrete or laminate flooring. A well-laid tile floor will give your toilet a firm and steady surface for...

Tile flooring in bathrooms provides a durable, waterproof surface that will stay beautiful for years to come. The only problem with installing tiling is that you have to remove your toilet in...

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...

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...

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

People often think that tile shopping is simple and easy, and it can be, but certain guidelines should be followed when you choose tile for a particular space. Ensure that the proper tile is being...

The easiest way to install a tub surround is on a flat wall, but sometimes that is not possible. If tile is the existing tub surround, the suggested, and messiest, way to install the new surround...

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...

A tub or shower without a soap dish should have one installed. It must be done correctly or else the soap will become soft and mushy. Follow these steps to install a ceramic soap dish in a tub or...

Installing a corner shelf in your shower will give you more room. They are the perfect place to store shampoo, hair conditioner and other bath products. Follow these steps to install a corner...

Whether you are remodeling a bathroom or building a new home, one consideration in the bathroom area is deciding between a shower surround or conventional tiles. Each of these plans has a very...

A slide bar allows persons of different height to adjust the elevation of the shower head to a comfortable level. Installing a slide bar requires no specialized tools other then a masonry bit if...

Shower niches are growing in popularity. The convenience of having an in shower storage area for commonly used items makes the shower area more organized and keeps items within easy reach while...

A shower pan is the structure that makes up the floor of your shower stall, designed to ensure that no water seeps through the floor. Building a shower pan is a complicated project that involves...

Generally when making cuts the only time you'll need to make more than just a straight cut, installing tile becomes a little more difficult. I can teach you a few techniques. The only time you...

Silicone caulk is used in areas that are frequently exposed to water, such as around a bathtub or sink. It is the strongest type of caulk and can be difficult to remove. A strong solvent, such as...

Remodeling a bathtub to a shower may seem like a daunting task. However, with the right plan, tools, preparation and execution, you can have the shower you want.

If your bathtub tile is laced with cracks and chips, your first instinct may be to replace it. This type of project is costly and time-consuming, however. Instead, consider refinishing the tile....

Many homes are made with standing shower stalls instead of full bathtub and shower areas. Although bathtubs still are desired accessories, they are space-consuming and can be expensive to...

Updating your bathroom is a home improvement project that is one of the best investments in your home. An updated bathroom is a crucial selling point if you ever have to put your house on the...

A bathroom countertop can be chosen based on appearance instead of function. This is because bathroom countertops do not face the same type of wear and tear as kitchen countertops. Selecting the...

The one room in any home that offers complete privacy, the bath has become an at-home spa---and prime candidate for an upgrade that can add thousands of dollars in resale value to your home. Even...

A Walk in Shower can be a great addition to anybodies bathroom and there are many cool designs to choose from. You can have a shower that looks like you just steps into the fanciest hotel you have...

One way to bring up the Value of hour house, is give your bathroom a new face. You can achieve that by installing new tile on the bathroom floor.

One of the best ways to update a tired bathroom is by updating the ceramic wall tile. To achieve the look of new ceramic wall tile, you can either replace or paint over existing tile. The easiest...

The configuration of a shower built into the bathtub remains one of the best bathroom design ideas, but it's not the only one. Walk-in showers today are increasingly popular with busy people who...

The wall around a shower has to stand up to some of the toughest conditions of any household surface because of the daily presence of water. There are lots of ways of keeping that moisture out of...

Laying tile around an outlet is made easy with a right angle grinder. This article was written assuming that the installer knows the basics of laying tile.

Remodeling a bathroom doesn't have to be expensive. Bathroom remodels cost so much because of the use of electricians, plumbers and luxurious materials like stone and tile. Use creative solutions...