Thin polymer-modified cement toppings allow this contractor to produce decorative... More
Q. I have a client who had a tile floor put down a few years ago. The tile installer told her the grout already had a sealer in it so no additional sealer was ever put on. Now the grout is stained, and she has been trying to clean it with bleach (the grout is white) but cannot stand the fumes. Is there anything that can be used to clean the grout that would be fairly simple to use and not smell too bad? More
Using a semi-vitreous or vitreous tile over regular dry-set mortar is a better... More
A metal roofing contractor explains why he uses single-ply modified bitumen for low-slope applications and how he installs it safely. More
As stone and solid-surface counters have become more popular, so have undermount... More
A wide range of engineered wood, plastic, and fiber-cement trim products are available for builders who are considering alternatives to solid lumber. More
Q: We are planning to use 1-foot-square granite tiles in a kitchen counter... More
Like most claddings, stucco is not watertight unless it’s properly flashed. A... More
With cold weather setting in, this upstate New York remodeler decided to use a pressure-treated wood foundation to replace a crumbling cement-block wall in a hillside garage. More
