“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 ...

No messy mortar needed.

Q. Slate was used in the house I grew up in. The slate tile seemed to be a random mix of squares and rectangles. I'd like to install this material in my own home. Is that a job a beginner can tackle ...

Selecting the right tile type may be easy, but installing requires skilled personnel. Tiles come textured or smooth. Materials include ceramic, glass, and quarried rock such as slate, granite, or ...