As long as the surface is level and the existing floor tiles are gloss-free and in good condition... Here's how: • The existing tiles need to be thoroughly cleaned with a heavy-degreaser or sugar soap ...

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 ...

Q-We want to install a new ceramic-tile floor in our bathroom but are not sure how to prepare the floor after removing the old tiles. Can you help? A-Unless the existing tile floor is in very poor ...

Q: I have 200 square feet of ceramic tile in a room in my house. Is there anything I can put over that? I want to cover it up instead of replacing it. Can I put tile over tile? A: Yes, that’s usually ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

What could be new about something that has been around for more than 4,000 years? When it comes to tile, a lot. During last month’s Coverings 2013, the largest tile-and-stone trade expo in the country ...

Q: I’m putting ceramic tile flooring in my kitchen and live on a 10-year-old, ground-level concrete slab. Do I need to put any type of underlayment or vapor barrier underneath it? A: It’s perfectly ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q. Help! As I watched my ceramic tile floor being grouted, it looked fantastic. But after the installer left and the floor dried, there was excess grout on many tiles and a haze over all of the tiles.

Q Can I install ceramic tile over rigid foam insulation on a floor? I’m planning to put 2” of rigid foam over an existing subfloor on a raised building with no basement, then another layer of plywood ...