Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

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Go over the floor again with a dry pad on the Swiffer to dry the floor tile, so that it doesn’t get moldy.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

For many people, bathrooms are sanctuaries. More than a place to get yourself clean, your bath and shower can be a place to unwind. They have a certain Zen quality that exudes tranquility. But even ...

Whether it's for your kitchen backsplash, your bathroom walls, or your laundry room floor, tile is a durable material that offers plenty of design options. Most tile surfaces feature grout, which not ...

Tile is one of the most durable and easy-to-clean flooring types, which is why it’s such a popular choice for highly trafficked rooms in the home like the kitchen, bathroom and entryway. But tile ...

I’ve got a partially sunken tub and shower that’s got a mixture of different tiles. The tub is cast-in-place concrete and was hot-mopped with asphalt to prevent water leaks. The grout between the ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...