Q: I’m putting ceramic tile flooring in my kitchen and live on a 10-year-old, ground-level concrete slab. Do I need to put any type of underlayment or vapor barrier underneath it? A: It’s perfectly ...

When you think of the wow moments in a kitchen design, they're often centered around impressive appliances, marble countertops, or a colorful backsplash. But the floor has the potential to be the ...

For some people, a concrete floor is the right choice. However, others may find a concrete floor with no decorative elements or color tinting to be ugly and boring. When renovating and updating homes ...

Dear Brad: A kitchen is the perfect room for a ceramic tile floor. Spills are easy to clean up and it resists staining. Another seldom-recognized benefit of ceramic tile is its thermal mass. It will ...

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? — ...

Ceramic floor tile has a rich legacy as a durable flooring material. You’ve undoubtedly walked across it in countless public buildings. Hotel lobbies, commercial buildings and even my own previous ...

Ceramic floor tile has a rich legacy as a durable flooring material. You’ve undoubtedly walked across it in countless public buildings. Hotel lobbies, commercial buildings and even my own previous ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...