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Caulk is used to seal the joint where your bathtub meets the ceramic tile. Grout keeps water from working its way between the tiles. There's a lot of expansion and contraction along the bathtub joint, ...

Changing up your floor is a great way to give your home a completely new feel without touching anything else. Tiles are a popular option because they're DIY-friendly, but if you're looking to install ...

Wondering how to grout tile correctly? It’s a fair question, given the task is seen by many as a challenge juuust beyond their DIY abilities. But with a bit of confidence, a little patience, and a lot ...

Textured tiles are a beautiful and artistic way to add dimension to any surface. They stimulate a tactile experience, inspiring admirers to reach out and touch the tile themselves to fully take in ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 33rd installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish their tale of buying and renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first ...

Grout can get pretty gross. Most of the time, the filling between tiles in kitchens and bathrooms are a mixture of sand, cement, and water. That means it’s porous, so dirt and grime get ground in and ...

With tile, the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between. “Grout is incredibly porous—like a giant sponge—which means it will absorb any grease, grime, oils or ...

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house, with cabinets, counters, and appliances filling nearly every square inch. Yet one of its most visible, functional surfaces, the backsplash wall, ...