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Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tile: Do You Know the Difference?

What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? If you have long wondered about this, you will finally know.

How to Tell The Difference Between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles

Before you buy tile for your tiling project, it's important to know the difference between porcelain and ceramic tiles. Be aware that they are both made from a mixture of clays and other materials, then kiln-fired to approximately 1400...

Discover the Benefits of the Flooring Material Known as Tile

Tile flooring is a popular choice for many homeowners because it is durable, easy to maintain, and comes in a variety of styles.

Tiles to Styles: Smart Bathroom Decorating Trends with a Difference

We have come a long way from bathrooms that were just basic in the last decade and a half. Modern bathrooms ooze luxury and elegance and many of them are increasingly borrowing from the aesthetics of rejuvenating spas. But with changing seasons and trends, we also see a shift in the decorative pieces and additions

9 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Home's Value

Real estate experts offer insight on how to maximize the value of your house and make it more attractive to potential buyers.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Ideas for Marble Tile Floor Patterns

When investing in a luxurious, high-end finish such a marble tile, it’s worth taking your time to pick a tile floor pattern you’ll like for years to come. Survey your home’s current decor scheme to determine which marble tile floor pattern would best suit your style. For example, smooth, white surfaces with clean ...

Fix Curling Vinyl Floor Tiles with a Clothes Iron

Vinyl floor tiles curl up at the corners as their adhesive starts to fail, but there’s usually still enough stick to them that you can’t just pull them up without damage. You can use a simple clothes iron to loosen that remaining adhesive.

This Bathroom Floor Tile Idea Is So Easy You Can Do It Yourself

The bathroom floor tile idea that give us all hope.

Thinking About Painting Tile Floors? Don't.

Painting tile floors seems like a common-sense fix to an ugly tile problem. After all, you can paint an ugly wall or an outdated door—why not paint some floor tiles? When replacing floor tiles is so costly, time-consuming, and messy, a coat of paint seems like the obvious, budget-friendly alternative, but this seemingly obvious DIY solution isn't the fix-all you'd hope for.

Pros and Cons of Tile Floors

Ceramic and porcelain tile flooring are commonly used in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, entryways, laundry rooms/mudrooms, and great rooms. Tile is placed in these high traffic areas because of the…

Is a Floating Tile Floor Right for Your Home?

Curious about a DIY alternative to tiling your floors? Find out if a floating tile floor is actually any easier, cheaper, or better to install in your home.

Preparations When Installing New Tile Floors

Installing new flooring in a house requires certain preparations to ensure that it does not cause any complications or problems. By taking a DIY approach to home improvement and preparing for new tile flooring before starting the project, the risk of damages to furniture or features in the home is limited.

Easy and effective methods for cleaning tile floors

Want a clean, healthy home but don’t have much time to housekeep? Then porcelain or ceramic tile floors are your best friend. Cleaning

Understand the pros, cons and costs of popular flooring materials

Your options include wood, carpet, tile and stone. Installation and maintenance costs should be considered.

Kitchen Floor Tile Ideas

Find the Right Daltile Floor Tile Pattern for Any Room in the Home

There are many beautiful patterns for floor tiles from which to choose. Find the one for your space with inspiration & step-by-step instructions from the leader in tile.

Are You Cleaning Tile Floors Correctly?

Tile floors are versatile and durable in many areas of a home. Learn how to clean vinyl, ceramic, and stone tile floors perfectly with these tips.

Great Ideas For Your Next Shower Tile or Floor Tile Project

Bathroom floors can be done in everything from ceramic tile to porcelain and even glass tile. Timberline Flooring experts tips to help Houston homeowners.

How to Clean Tile Floors Quickly and Easily

No matter the type of tile you have in your home, these expert tips on how to clean tile floors will extend their lifespan.