Q: Faucets leaked in my son-in-law’s tiled bathtub enclosure, which caused the old greenboard below them to dissolve and a few rows of tiles to come loose. I know it is virtually impossible to match ...

Q: Dear Ed: We have an older shower stall and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area hard to access and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched.

I’ve used heavy-duty tile saws on NYC job sites for years. For a DIY subway-tile shower, this compact Skil 7-Inch Wet Tile ...

Q: We have an older shower stall and the mixing valve has to be replaced. The valve is installed in an area that’s hard to access, and we need to open up the tile. The present tile can’t be matched.

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 ...

Q: My home has 2½ baths. All three areas have cement floors with tiles laid in 1937, when the house was built. I want an update, but I would prefer not to take out the cement and tile. Is there ...

A frequent question we receive: What to do with an old tile shower or kitchen or bath countertop that has lost its pizzazz? Complaints center on grungy or stained grout, cracked or chipped tile and/or ...

Ceramic tiles are a good choice for flooring and counter tops. They are fairly easy to install and are one of the most durable surfaces available. Occasionally you will need to replace one and, ...

Want a luxury spa aesthetic in your bathroom? A pricey natural stone floor is a feature of these spaces. Thankfully, you can get the same look more affordably.

Q. I’m looking for the best solution to repair the holes that will be left in my fiberglass tub/shower after I remove the glass shower doors. In your answer to a recent question about mildew and ...