Question: I’m about to remodel a bathroom. I’ll be switching out a shower stall and know my tile floor will have to be patched. Fortunately, the previous owner left behind lots of tile for me, but ...

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Q: I'm about to remodel a bathroom. I'll be switching out a shower stall and know my tile floor will have to be patched. Fortunately, the previous owner left behind lots of tile for me, but there's no ...

It has been a staple for kitchen backsplashes since the turn of the 20th century, and for good reason. White subway tile is a simple and clean design choice that works for multiple styles. But what ...

Q. What color grout should I use on white tile? A. There are three combinations to consider. Matching grout (white) proves a clean slate — but will show dirt. Contrasting (such as charcoal gray) makes ...

Q: My bathroom has tiles as small as one inch square in a repeating pattern common in bathrooms from the 1960s. Over the years, the grout has become quite dark, especially away from the corners, which ...

Q: I want to change the color of the grout in my floor and wall tile. I've seen ads for miracle roll-on products and wonder if they can be trusted. Can you change the color of grout so it looks ...