Interior Home Repair

Grout can deteriorate over time or become stained, particularly in high-use areas like a bathroom. To keep the tile surface looking clean and bright, you may need to refinish the tile surface with...

Bathroom tiles and fixtures usually get covered in hard scales and mineral deposits over time. This process is accelerated if the water you get through your pipes is particularly hard (containing...

If one of the tiles on your ceramic tile counter has been cracked, chipped, loosened or otherwise damaged, it's important to fix it right away. The tile on your countertop, along with the grout,...

Grout is an important part of bathroom tiling. It fills in the spaces between the tiles, protecting the tile from dirt, debris and water, and it assists in holding the tiles together. Grout can...

A cracked tile can ruin the appearance of your floor and can also leave your home open to other dangers. Mildew and mold can begin to grow underneath the tile if water seeps through. Worse,...

Despite the strength and durability of marble tile, it is not immune to cracking and damage. There are a number of ways your marble tile may become damaged, such as by dropping heavy objects on...

Grout is important to ceramic tiled bathrooms, as it not only fills in the gaps between the tiles, but deters moisture from seeping into the tiles. Over time, grout may become cracked, crumbly or...

Cleaning unsealed tiles is a necessary task. While tiles in general are relatively easy to clean, unsealed tiles make it difficult, as dirt and grime accumulate in the grout much more easily....

Replacing your laminate countertop with tile can update and renovate the appearance of your bathroom or kitchen. A laminate countertop can be replaced with ceramic tile simply by tiling on top of...

Tile showers are a good style choice for bathrooms because they add a vintage look to the design. Unfortunately, tiles may break over the years by getting bumped or having heavy objects fall on...

Grout that has been damaged, cracked, corroded or otherwise compromised will make even a perfectly good ceramic tile wall or floor look as if the whole thing is falling apart. Grout damage can...

If one or more of the ceramic tiles on your bathroom floor or kitchen back splash is loose, it's important to reset it immediately. Tiles and grout together prevent moisture from getting...

If you love artistic home décor, then bathroom tile is often a coveted home improvement project. Whether it be new glamorous imported tile or tile from your local hardware store, tile ads...

It is important to promptly repair loose ceramic tiles. If left unfixed, moisture can build up underneath the tile and begin to damage the substructure. With the correct tools and materials, you...

If you have installed new tile in your shower surround area, it will need to have grout applied to it. Grout can also be applied over existing tile that has damaged or stained grout. Doing so can...

Grout is the gritty substance placed between tiles to fill in the space and help bind them together. Often times, the grout on kitchen tiles can become dirty, discolored or even deteriorated....

Like all home repair projects, preparation and knowledge of the task is important. That is the only way to ensure that the job gets done correctly. While refinishing and polishing bathroom tiles...

If your tile wall or floor looks worn and stained, the grout may need replacement, rather than the tiles themselves. Good tile can last forever, but the grout---the mortar in the spaces between...

Does your kitchen or bathroom countertop have cracked, broken, or missing tile? How long have you been living this way? Don't stress out, just follow these steps to create a countertop that is...

Taking ceramic tiles off a concrete floor can be a tough project. It can also be a messy one. Sometimes you have to smash the tiles to pieces to get them out, which means kicking up dust, broken...

Missing, cracked or discolored grout can make tiles on countertops or backsplashes appear old and dingy. Missing grout between tiles can also cause water damage to the substrate of a countertop....

Removing ceramic tiles is a daunting task that requires patience, dedication and careful consideration. Whether removing an individual tile, a small grouping or an entire floor or wall worth of...

If your fireplace is old and the tile has aged poorly, or if you just want to brighten up your room by renovating your fireplace surround, change the look of your fireplace. Since the fireplace is...

Installing ceramic, porcelain or even marble tiles isn't the easiest project you could undertake, but it's probably easier than you think. Begin by choosing what kind of tile you want, based on...

The process of removing wall tiles using heat is fairly straightforward. However, it can be a lot of work. Make sure that you have the time and dedication to do this type of remodeling before you...

If your ceramic tiles look crumbly and broken, look closer: chances are the tile is fine and it's the grout that's the problem. Grout--the special cement between the tiles--can start to crumble in...

Do you have a piece of tile that is broken or chipped on your counter, your wall, or your floor? (Or anywhere else, for that matter...). Follow these step-by-step instructions for removing and...

If you would like to improve the look of their kitchen by adding new granite countertops but think it's too expensive, consider installing granite tiles right over your existing countertop to...

While sealed ceramic floor tiles easily withstand most staining and water damage, it is not unusual for the grout to look worn after several years. Luckily, discolored or crumbling grout can...

Tile countertops with minimal damage can be repaired without replacing the entire surface. Although ceramic tile is strong and impervious to many types of damage, discolored grout or cracked tiles...

Natural stone tiles make beautiful floors, walls, counter tops and shower enclosures. Properly sealed and grouted, the installation will last a lifetime with reasonable care and maintenance....

Installing ceramic tile is a job many homeowners do themselves. It's important to learn to lay thinset mortar properly so the tiles themselves are correctly seated and look professionally done....

Often a single tile in a shower will break, such as along a window inset, near a corner or around a soap dish. The cause may be settling of the foundation. You can replace these broken tiles and...

Replacing a tile shower surrounding a standard bathtub is necessary whenever there is water damage or excessive tile breakage. This job is challenging but can be done by the home owner if they...

Labor costs for tiling are quite high, over $10 a square foot in my area. Calculating a savings of over $500, I decided to tackle the job. My bonus was that the finished product is nicer than if I...

Women! Save money and gain pride in your accomplishment of a new kitchen back splash. It's easy. Actually, I had a lot of fun, something like putting a puzzle together. Patience is the key. Don't...

Polystyrene ceiling tiles are glued in place and, as such, are tedious but not difficult to remove once they start showing signs of wear. They crumble easily and can be removed with little more...

Caulk is a white substance used to seal the space between the tiles in your bathroom or kitchen. It is instrumental in keeping water from seeping beneath the tiles and causing damage in the walls....

Home remodeling and redecorating sometimes finds us in predicaments we'd just as soon not experience. That's usually a small downside to the entire do-it-yourself mindset. Since there's not much...

Clean ceramic tiles with a regular cleaner and mop, making sure that the grout in between the tiles is sealed to prevent dirt from permeating the surface. If grout has not been sealed, clean it...

Often times only one tile will manage to break or crack, and it's important to replace it carefully as to avoid any damage to the tiles surrounding it. Below is an easy guide on how to replace...

Ceramic tile countertops can add an air of elegance to any kitchen. Unfortunately they can be rather expensive if you hire some one to make them for you. So here's how to build a ceramic tile...

From time to time a ceramic tile or two will become chipped or broken. Whether it is on your floor, wall or counter top, this is unsightly and requires replacing. Sometimes it's simply time to...

Plastic bathroom tiles are an inexpensive alternative to their ceramic or porcelain counterparts. In fact in some cases one can't tell the difference just by looking at them. There are times,...

Removing plastic walls tiles can be a chore. By using a metal paint scraper and an adhesive remover, clearing a wall of plastic tiles can be made easier.

Tile counters have many advantages over formica or even granite counters. They are aesthetically pleasing, very versatile, can be made to match any decor and relatively inexpensive. They will also...

You may find yourself ready to replace your floor tile for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you have a few broken pieces; perhaps you just want a new look. Whatever the case may be, replacing floor...

Even the best ceramic tile in your shower can end up looking shabby and gross if the grout is crumbling from between the tiles. This can happen with age, especially if the grout wasn't sealed...

Travertine is a type of natural stone that can be made into tiles and is often used on floors and in bathrooms. Sometimes travertine is referred to as marble or limestone, but it is not actually...

Removing tile is not one of the easiest home remodeling projects, but if you are up for the challenge, Here are some directions on how to remove tile, more specifically how to remove mirror tiles...