Q. I want to install ceramic tile on a concrete floor under a freestanding fireplace and on the drywall behind the fireplace. I live in a colder climate, and the floor is very cold to the touch. Can I ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Q: I’m putting ceramic tile flooring in my kitchen and live on a 10-year-old, ground-level concrete slab. Do I need to put any type of underlayment or vapor barrier underneath it? A: It’s perfectly ...

Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and durable. Using tile requires attention to detail so it will be leak-free. Study some videos on how to do it, and don’t ...

If your old ceramic tile is worn or dated, you can lay new tile right over the old, and avoid the huge job of tearing out the ...