Like many other hard tile materials, glass tile is extremely durable, but only after it's installed. Prior to installation, glass tile can easily chip and break. This can pose a challenge when ...

All mosaic tiles, including glass, have been a pain to install in the past. Today, the tiles are likely to be attached to a mesh or other backing that holds the tiny tessera (small cut glass cubes) in ...

Ever since I finished building my new house four years ago, a nagging little project has gone unfinished. I had a countertop in a small kitchen area with nothing behind it but painted drywall. When we ...

The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.

Tiling a kitchen splashback yourself can save you some serious cash, and it's not as tricky as you might think. Especially if ...