If you've been putting off a tile project because you don't want to rip out the old tile, we get it. Removing tile isn't for the faint of heart—it's a physically demanding job that yields a lot of ...

Yes, you can, and we did that very thing on this tile floor just a couple of years ago. But because this house is on a wood subfloor, we had to do a little work to prepare the surface, and that ...

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 ...

Q. Some installers have told me that I can lay wood or laminate flooring over tile, and others said I can’t. Who is telling the truth? The tile (12 by 12) is not even. If the tile should be removed, ...

Q – The wife would like to change the flooring in our kitchen from the ugly linoleum to tile. Can I just lay the tile over the linoleum? A – Generally when I get an e-mail that starts with ‘The wife…’ ...

You’re staring at glossy tiles from the late 2000s, dreading the dust and chaos of chipping them off. The question bites: could you just lay fresh tiles on top and call it a day? Sometimes that move ...

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 ...

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 ...