How difficult and costly is installing ceramic tile? Aside from the physical demands of installing ceramic tile, the toughest and most important part of the job is figuring out to lay out the tile.

Learn the steps and techniques for installing ceramic tile. We'll walk you through setting and leveling tiles, mixing thinset, and more.

Lay Tiles Press the tiles into the thinset. Push down firmly and wiggle back and forth to fully set the tile. If you can easily pull up the tile by prying with your fingers, the tile needs more ...

Q: I want to replace my bedroom carpet with ceramic tile, but when I pulled up a corner of the carpet, I discovered that the floor is concrete. Is this job difficult, and how much will it cost?

You've studied the mistakes to avoid when laying tiles, but if you've ever done the work yourself, you know that a professional finish can be time-consuming and frustrating without the right tools ...

Glue-up ceiling tiles can offer a quick and affordable way to change up a space, but they also have a few drawbacks. Here's what you should know.

Q. We have a floor covered with linoleum tiles and would like to have ceramic tiles. Can we install the ceramic tiles over the linoleum? A. In general, it is not a good idea to install ceramic ...

CAUTION: Be careful about using wall tile as a flooring material. Ceramic wall tiles often just aren’t tough enough to stand up to foot traffic. Which surfaces you can lay wall tiles on ...

Q. I would like to install 12-by-12-inch ceramic tile over my existing sheet vinyl floor. The cushioned vinyl would provide a wonderful flexible membrane that would absorb impact. What kind of ...

Wall tile is trendy, that’s for sure. It’s both practical and luxurious. In fact, good-looking tile can add a fashion-forward note to just about any wall in your home. And if you have plenty ...

Because we'd like the wood and ceramic tile floors to be even, or flush, with no step up between them, can we lay the tile on the wood subfloor? B.B., Ann Arbor. A.