To use the jig, align the cork tile with your mark and hold your utility knife straight up and down and pull the knife across the tile several times until it cuts through. A light touch is best. The ...

Replacing an entire carpet is a job often best left to the pros, but carpet tiles can be installed by homeowners and DIYers of any skill level and can change the mood of any room in an instant. The ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Prepare your surface for tile. You'll need to use an underlayment on your subfloor (cement or ...

The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.

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 ...