Though long-lasting, marble and granite tile is generally porous and soaks up a lot of dirt, including the cleaning solution, so you should be careful to spray with caution. “This type of natural tile ...

Walking into a tile showroom can be as overwhelming as it is inspiring. The displays are spectacular, but there are so many options, at so many price points. Before you run to the home center for a ...

Walking into a tile showroom can be as overwhelming as it is inspiring. The displays are spectacular, but there are so many options, at so many price points. Before you run to the home center for a ...

Ceramic tile is a rigid product that has a high compressive strength. This means you can squeeze it and it won't crush. However, ceramic tile, concrete and natural stone have low tensile strength.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — First, the sunny yellow Moroccan tiles with white stars and a matte finish on the backsplash of Judy Joss’ kitchen in the West Plaza caught my eye. Then, while sipping coffee a week ...

Q–A ceramic soap-dish holder in my tile bathroom wall has snapped in two. I have tried to cement it together with ceramic glue, but to no avail. How can I replace the whole unit? A–Before you replace ...