Ready to tile a wall? Luckily, it's not as difficult as you think. In fact, establishing layout lines on walls is much easier than on a floor. You simply hold the level on the wall in both a vertical ...

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 ...

Tile shows up in the world’s most enchanting spaces – from the Moorish mosaics throughout southern Spain to the ornate walls, floors and ceilings that characterize Italian Renaissance and French ...

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house, with cabinets, counters, and appliances filling nearly every square inch. Yet one of its most visible, functional surfaces, the backsplash wall, ...

Adding tile areas to a bathroom is a great way to add visual interest, as well as make the room appear more updated and stylish. Tile is available in an almost endless array of colors, sizes and ...

Curate a statement wall; select a tile that captures the eye!” Learn what’s new in tile styles and how to make a statement ...

Living room wall tiles are emerging as a popular aesthetic and for good reason. Not only do they break up the monotony of basic sheetrock, they also guard against damage in areas susceptible to water ...

Mathematician Eugenia Cheng explores the uses of math beyond the classroom. Read more columns here. I recently opened a new pack of kitchen sponges and was struck by their curved shape. They weren’t ...