Want to avoid that obvious, seemingly uncleanable white film on your tiles? It's called grout haze. Luckily, there are some ...

When installing tiles, these common mistakes can prevent the materials from bonding, in turn causing stress and pressure that ...

Choosing tiles is just one step in creating a kitchen backsplash. The pattern in which you'll lay them on the wall can make or break your kitchen aesthetic.

When you plan to update the flooring in your home, you envision perfectly spaced tiles laid evenly and precisely. But it takes a lot of precision to get that perfect tile floor installation. One small ...

Jackson, MS, January 26, 2026-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) trainer team has scheduled 17 free workshops and eight regional programs in February to help installers, tile setters and ...

It can seem daunting to gather the necessary information before you start your first tile job. There’s a lot of good information out there, some not so good information, and a tremendous amount of ...

Tile, typically a bathroom and kitchen flooring essential, has been used in more home-design applications in recent years. Today’s hardwood-simulating planks, subway and marble-look tiles, as well as ...

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DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...