Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

For 2026, bathroom floors aren't just structural support but a canvas for personality. Designers are moving away from this ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: deVOL Kitchens Tiles can make or break your design scheme. Whether it's a bathroom or a ...

James Hardie Building Products Inc. has introduced the HardieBacker Cement Board with HydroDefense Technology, a backer board that is engineered to help protect kitchen and bathroom tile installations ...

Simple bathroom with white fixtures and subway wall tiles. - Roman Fenton/Shutterstock Making the case for using ceramic tiles in your bathroom is pretty easy. For one, they're durable. They're also ...

Dear Mimi: Over time, the grout can begin to break down and allow some moisture to pass through it. The grout may still appear to be in good condition, solid and hard, but the moisture still gets ...

Whether you are planning a brand new kitchen for 2026 or a sparkling bathroom refresh, getting to know the latest tile trends ...

While our bathrooms need to be functional, there is a growing demand to create our very own luxurious spa-like sanctuaries at home – and bathroom tiling can be just the way to do it. According to data ...

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Tile that looks like wood isn’t new, but the current trend leans more Scandinavian than farmhouse. Instead of rustic wood-look floor tile, think minimalist feature walls, clean lines and light wood ...

Q: Faucets leaked in my son-in-law’s tiled bathtub enclosure, which caused the old greenboard below them to dissolve and a few rows of tiles to come loose. I know it is virtually impossible to match ...