Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

If your home can support excess weight and the existing tiles are in good condition, you can consider tiling over tile. You should tile over tile to save time and money and it can also be an ...

I am installing ceramic floor tile in my kitchen. Can I install it over two layers of sheet vinyl? Is there such a thing as ceramic tile that is extremely hard and will resist damage from heavy ...

Q: We built our house on a tight budget years ago. Now I am divorced and would like to remodel and install ceramic tile in the bathroom. How do I prepare the new shower walls and add tile? A: Ceramic ...

Are you about to install or replace a ceramic tile floor? You’re choosing a flooring material with a long list of virtues: It’s long-lasting, hardwearing, and great-looking, as well. Tile can be a bit ...

Q. I would like to install 12-by-12-inch ceramic tile over my existing sheet vinyl floor. The cushioned vinyl would provide a wonderful flexible membrane that would absorb impact. What kind of glue ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

When Hurricane Harvey left several inches of standing water in Alison Walters-Dominguez's Sharpstown home, she knew exactly what she would do. As much as she loved her wood flooring, she ripped it out ...