Depending on where they are and how they're installed, removing ceramic tiles can be either a nightmare process or a relatively simple job requiring very little effort. As well, removing all the ...

Q: I recently bought a house that has Formica tops and a ceramic tile backsplash. I am going to replace them with granite and tumbled marble. How difficult would it be for me to remove the backsplash?

Question: We have large ceramic tiles on the floor in our foyer. One of them has gotten badly scratched, so I need to replace it. What is the proper procedure to remove and replace one without ...

Getting a smooth, even coat of paint on a ceiling can be difficult for a couple of reasons. Both the old and new paints are usually white, so there is not much contrast, and the light is often poor.

Q: I have some cracked ceramic tile that I want to replace. I want the replacement tile to match the existing tile and the surrounding grout. What should I do? A: Removing ceramic tile requires the ...

Q: I have numerous cracked ceramic floor tiles, and my wife wants them replaced. I’m lucky in that the builder and previous owner left extra tile. Can you guide me through the process? A: Removing and ...

Q. My mother is going to throw away a ceramic tile countertop. The top has 4-inch square tiles that are of great sentimental value to me. The tiles are glued to a piece of plywood. I tried to get one ...

Q. We have ceramic tile on a verandah. Over time, the tile has become stained with water spots from planters placed on the tile. I have tried numerous cleaners, but they failed to remove these ...