Q. Cracks are beginning to appear in the floors of our new home. The tile was laid directly on the concrete slabs of the subfloor. The day after the slabs were poured, the concrete block walls were ...

Q: We discovered hairline cracks in the ceramic floor tiles in my 3-year-old house. The longest crack runs from the living room (eight tiles) in a straight line to the adjacent breakfast room (three) ...

Q. I have a hairline crack on two of the tiles of my floor. How would I remedy this? A. There are two options: leave it alone if it’s hardly noticeable or have the damaged tiles removed and replaced.

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Q. I recently had ceramic tile installed on my kitchen floor. The tiles are pavers and are 12 inches by 12 inches. A short while after installation, a crack that is several feet long appeared in the ...

Unless your family has very unusual hygiene habits, your shower tile will not have to stand up to wear and tear from heavy shoe traffic. However, it does face stresses of its own. The most important ...

Drilling into tile isn't for the faint of heart. Just one slip of your hand, and your pristine backsplash suddenly has a crack that's not only impossible to hide but also costly to fix. The anxiety of ...

Broken bathroom tiles let moisture seep below the surface to cause real damage. You should always fix a broken tile, but experts say it may require more than yanking out one to set another. Floor, ...

Ceramic floor tile has a rich legacy as a durable flooring material. You’ve undoubtedly walked across it in countless public buildings. Hotel lobbies, commercial buildings and even my own previous ...

A newly grouted tile floor, bathroom, or backsplash looks clean and fresh. Learning how to properly grout your own tiles can save money over hiring a pro. However, if you don't do the necessary prep ...