A person applying grout to ceramic tiles - Sidorov_Ruslan/Shutterstock A newly grouted tile floor, bathroom, or backsplash looks clean and fresh. Learning how to ...

Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing a new tile floor or backsplash is a job many homeowners may choose to take on themselves. While this is certainly a task you can ...

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 ...

Tile is the easy-to-clean surface that reigns supreme in kitchens and bathrooms, but we’re not so wild about the stuff that glues the tiles together—you know, the grout. These grooves in between tiles ...

If you see stains on the ceiling below your bathroom, don't assume it's from a leaking water or drain pipe. Check the ceramic tile walls surrounding your tub or shower. This tile needs periodic ...

I get a lot of e-mails from people confused about grout. When they get to the tiling stage of their bathroom or kitchen renovation they get stuck. Or they've been living in a new home for a while and ...

Julia Beizer and her fiance, Tom, guide newbies through basic home improvement tasks a few times per month. Our bathroom rehab began on an ominous note. About an hour in, Tom’s hammer tumbled from a ...

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