As long as the surface is level and the existing floor tiles are gloss-free and in good condition... Here's how: • The existing tiles need to be thoroughly cleaned with a heavy-degreaser or sugar soap ...

Q-We want to install a new ceramic-tile floor in our bathroom but are not sure how to prepare the floor after removing the old tiles. Can you help? A-Unless the existing tile floor is in very poor ...

Cutting corners during home renovations often leads to more harm than good. This is especially true when you are updating your flooring. "Holmes Family Rescue" host Mike Holmes has strong opinions ...

Spreading cement on top of tile - Philippe Gerber/Getty Images Replacing old tile can take quite a bit of time and money. In addition to paying as much as $4 per square foot to remove old tiles, the ...

To save time and money, the building team involved with the reconstruction of a mall in Texas elected to install new tile over a tired, existing tile floor. Scheduling was important. Subcontractor ...

Installing tile over a wood subfloor is a lot easier today than it was when I started my remodeling career. The old-fashioned mud method -- floating a thick mortar bed in preparation for the tile -- ...