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 ...

How to pour homemade molds. If you opt to make your own mold, you’ll need to get your box and play sand. Fill the box with enough play sand to accommodate the tile and pack the sand down so that ...

QDEAR BARRY: My home has a forced-air heating system, with ducts installed beneath the concrete slab floor. When it rains for several days in a row, the vents get wet, and some have standing water ...

Q: I have a problem with flooring. I bought a condo built in 1979 with concrete floors. I want the floor to be easy as I have a bad back and walking on concrete is not the best thing for me.

Concrete tiles will be made to look even more similar to clay tiles, slates and perhaps other traditional materials. Nevertheless, concrete tiles have been around for some time now. Perhaps it is time ...

If your slab is split down the middle, call a contractor to come check it out. 2. Mark your walls - Sciuga suggested drawing a line with chalk or a pencil where the floor meets the wall.