Q: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards do you use ...

Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

Earlier this month, I got started with another shower tile renovation for one of my Denver tile contracting clients. In this particular case the shower tile was still intact, which is a rarity ...

James Hardie Building Products Inc. has introduced the HardieBacker Cement Board with HydroDefense Technology, a backer board that is engineered to help protect kitchen and bathroom tile installations ...

Tile is a great way to keep water-prone areas like the bathroom and kitchen free from water damage. If you're putting new tile up, this material is a must.

Q: While remodeling my bathroom, I noticed the wallboard behind the tile was deteriorating. When I redo the shower area, is there a better, more durable type of wallboard to install under the tile? — ...

Dear Mimi: Over time, the grout can begin to break down and allow some moisture to pass through it. The grout may still appear to be in good condition, solid and hard, but the moisture still gets ...