Q: I’m having a house built, and the master bathroom is going to be big, modern and dramatic, with a tall ceiling that’s vaulted. I love the look of tile that goes all the way to the ceiling but I can ...

Dear Sean: A shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive. As your neighbor apparently learned, it can be a little tricky to make it leak-free, but not impossible for someone to do themselves.

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

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 ...

Adding new tile to a floor or a wall can revitalize a space and help it feel fresh and exciting again while giving you a chance to try out more up-to-date visual trends. Although it can be tempting to ...

Dear Sonia: A shower stall with a tile floor is very attractive, but it can be a complicated home improvement project. Before you tackle a job of this magnitude, do some research to be sure you will ...

Q: We recently bought a house in Richmond built in 1941, and the neighbors have told us we are only the third owners. The downstairs bathroom has its original tile floor, which is somewhat worn but in ...

Q: I recently read one of your articles in which the homeowner wanted to know what kind of floor to put in their shower. You recommended a fiberglass shower base. Well, my problem is just the opposite ...

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 ...

Question: I need an additional shower for my children. The utility room (over a slab) has a drain ideal for a shower. My neighbor’s tile shower always leaks at the floor. How can I avoid this in mine?