Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...

Grouting, caulking, and sealing are not difficult tasks, but they do take time. Don't rush these activities — they affect both the final appearance of your tiling project and its longevity. Bring all ...

Ceramic tile is one of the most versatile and attractive finishes for countertops, shower and tub walls and floors. Tile is durable and with regular maintenance, will continue to look good for years.

The simplest tools used to remove grout are a utility knife, bottom, or an abrasive grout saw, top. For wider joints or tougher grout, a hand-held power tool with a circulating carbid disk works well ...

Q. The grout in one joint of my floor tile has come out. Do you know why this happened? Upon close inspection, I can see that the previous homeowner repaired it. What's the best way to work with floor ...

Q: I just discovered that the shower my husband uses almost exclusively is starting to deteriorate. Mold and mildew are starting to show up in a few of the cracks. But, upon closer inspection, the ...

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's are bearing down. Family is coming over. What about that cracked and crumbling grout in your bathroom or on your kitchen backsplash? No worries -- you can have ...

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