A chipped tile can be a trip hazard and you can cut your foot on the sharp edges. Chipped and broken tiles must be repaired. Dirty and crumbled grout can make your home appear unkempt. Here’s how to ...

Q: I've got numerous cracked ceramic floor tiles, and my wife wants them replaced. I'm very lucky in that the builder and previous owner left extra tile. Can you guide me through the entire process, ...

Q: I have some cracked ceramic tile that I want to replace. I want the replacement tile to match the existing tile and the surrounding grout. What should I do? A: Removing ceramic tile requires the ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got numerous cracked ceramic floor tiles, and my wife wants them replaced. I’m very lucky in that the builder and previous owner left extra tile for just this reason, I suppose. Can you ...

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Many homeowners find loose or cracked tiles on bathroom walls. This is something you should immediately. A damaged tile can allow moisture from the air in the bathroom to get under the tiled surface, ...

Q: The previous owner of our house redid the tile in the upstairs bathroom himself, and it isn’t the best job. Several of the ceramic floor tiles along the base of the bathtub are loose, cracked or ...

4. Apply adhesive to the back of the new tile and position it. 5. Allow the adhesive to dry, then grout the new tile.