Wall Repairs

Don't wait until mold is growing in your shower walls. If moisture has broken the seal between the grout and tiles in your shower and caused it to crack, the problem will only worsen over time....

Repairing cracks, chips and holes in concrete walls is not a difficult task, provided that the damage is not on a structural or load-bearing wall. If you have damage on a structural wall it is...

Homeowners often use glass tiles because of their dramatic appearance. They are easy to clean and maintain. Glass tiles also will not discolor, unlike other traditional tiling. "Epoxy grouts are...

Grout joints, the cement lines between floor or wall tiles, tend to pick up stains, grime, mildew and other problems more readily than the tile itself. As hard as grout seems, it's actually a...

Mold is one of the most prevalent micro-organisms within a home as well as one of the most dangerous. Molds release tiny spores, and when these spores land on a wet area, they grow. Because mold...

Travertine is a stone tile that's full of random craters and holes on the surface, the result of the natural formation of the mineral-rich stone. The holes are part of the classic look of...

Depending on the size and location of the hole, you can repair it by filling it with enamel paint that matches the tile or covering the hole with a small ceramic piece used for decoration....

Grout is a kind of cement that goes between your tiles, bridging the gap and helping protect the wall behind the tiles. Though the grout lines look tough and solid, they are actually the most...

Laying wall tile in bathtub areas is relatively similar to laying tile in different areas throughout the house. There are unique characteristics of the bathroom area that necessitates special...

If the grout between your ceramic wall tiles has become discolored, cracked and crumbly, it will make the whole wall look bad no matter how good the tiles themselves are still holding up. Worse, a...

Concrete walls, generally poured as a large piece, can sometimes become damaged. When this happens, apply concrete to the wall to repair it. Not a difficult process, this repair can leave the wall...

Loose and broken tiles can destroy the look of any tile job. They can also result in damage to the entire tile wall if in an area of high moisture like a shower. The process to repair a loose or...

Though known for their durability, ceramic tiles can become damaged or cracked. Sometimes, they can even fall off the wall---a common occurrence in older homes, where settling can add pressure by...

If one day you find one or more of your kitchen wall tiles in pieces on the floor, the first thing you need to do is figure out what caused them to fall. Moisture behind the wall, blunt trauma...

If you've got a cracked wall tile that has to come out, you may find it's actually a more complicated project than if it were a floor tile. On a floor, you can generally just take a hammer and...

Concrete is a building material made from Portland cement, sand, water and aggregate. It is commonly used to build walls, floors and outdoor structures, and it is known for its high level of...

The wall surrounding your tub takes more abuse than probably any other wall in your house. Even if there's no shower there, the moisture and heat from the tub can eventually soften and crumble the...

Installing tile to your walls, no matter what type of tile or room, can add value to your home and update your decor. Most types of wall tile are hard to mark up and nearly impossible to stain....

Installing wall tile is not difficult, if you follow directions and make sure the surface is prepared correctly. With the thousands of tiles available you’re sure to find something to match your...

Whether you have never removed and reinstalled wall tile or you are able to do it in your sleep, this article gives step-by-step instructions in an easy-to-understand format on how to deconstruct...

In order to prepare to tile a bathtub, a homeowner or contractor measures the walls that will be tiled twice, to be sure the measurements are accurate. The width is multiplied by the height of...

Bathroom tile repair can be very easy or very difficult depending on the problem. Before you begin the repair, spend a little time determining how bad the problem is. Tap and press on the tiles to...

If you have broken or misplaced ceramic tiles in a bathroom or kitchen you can greatly improve the appearance of the room by replacing them. The first step is to remove the ceramic tiles. Here...

Many foundation repair salesmen will tell you have to rebuild your basement block wall when the bottom has sheared. Unless there is more than 3" of displacement inward you can stabilize this...

Installing tile on a bathtub enclosure can be very easy. In addition, there are ways for you not only to do a professional job but also show a lot of creativity at the same time. If you're ready...

Concrete grout is a form of cement without a coarse aggregate (like sand) that is commonly used for construction or home improvement projects such as wall tiling. The most common form of grout,...

Backsplashes are often installed on the wall behind a sink or stove, making it easier to keep the wall clean. Usually backsplashes are made of non-porous ceramic tiles, although they can also be...

Over time tile grout will become cracked, stained, and worn. This will make your titles appear old and worn. Repairing tile grout is easy and inexpensive. Below I have outlined a step-by-step...

Whether brick is constructed for an interior wall or for the exterior wall, the results are the beautiful. So now that the brick is in the proper placement, now what? Now the brick will need to...