A handyman measuring a corner to lay down laminate tiles - Nadzeya Haroshka/Getty Images Tiling projects are all fun and games until you get to the corner. If you started your tile pattern in the ...

There is no shortage of must-know tips for a perfect tile installation, but carefully considering your tile layout is probably the most important. Some folks may opt for a traditional side-by-side ...

For example, if your border tiles on the long side of the room are 10" and on the short side of the room only 9", the corner tile should be cut to measure 10" by 9". This allows all other border tiles ...

Q: We built our house on a tight budget years ago. Now I am divorced and would like to remodel and install ceramic tile in the bathroom. How do I prepare the new shower walls and add tile? A: Ceramic ...

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? A: The ...

Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? — ...

Dear James: We could use an extra shower stall for our kids. There is a drain in the utility room floor that we can use. Dear Jason: Building a shower with a ceramic tile floor is most attractive and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tiling projects are all fun and games until you get to the corner. If you started your tile pattern in the middle of the room as ...