Once you've determined the type of grout you'll be using, follow these steps, according to Lowe's: 1) Clean the area where the grout is broken with a 1-to-1 vinegar and water mixture. 2) Remove ...

Q. The grout in one joint of my floor tile has come out. Do you know why this happened? Upon close inspection, I can see that the previous homeowner repaired it. What's the best way to work with floor ...

A chipped tile can be a trip hazard and you can cut your foot on the sharp edges. Chipped and broken tiles must be repaired. Dirty and crumbled grout can make your home appear unkempt. Here’s how to ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Over time, tile grout stains, cracks, and becomes loose. If you’re noticing that your ...

Q. This week: Our house is 2 1/2 years old. We have ceramic tile in the bathroom, laundry room and kitchen. There are quite a few hairline cracks in the grout and in some places grout is missing due ...

Ceramic tiles are a good choice for many areas in your home. Tile is easy to maintain, and it’s super-tough. About the only thing you will ever have to deal with is cracked grout. It is important that ...

Cracks in shower grout can get worse over time, harboring mold, and leading to water damage. Don't wait; this simple product can get the repair done in a day.

One reader emailed me this past week and gave me an idea for a “How Do I” article that he had a problem with – what to do with crumbling grout between tile? I am grateful to receive the suggestion. In ...

Perfectly prepared homeowners save a sample of every material used on the house: paint, wallpaper, trim, shingles, you name it. And when someone drops a bowling ball on the tile floor it’s no problem: ...

I get a lot of e-mails from people confused about grout. When they get to the tiling stage of their bathroom or kitchen renovation they get stuck. Or they've been living in a new home for a while and ...

Many homeowners find loose or cracked tiles on bathroom walls. This is something you should immediately. A damaged tile can allow moisture from the air in the bathroom to get under the tiled surface, ...

Broken bathroom tiles let moisture seep below the surface to cause real damage. You should always fix a broken tile, but experts say it may require more than yanking out one to set another. Replacing ...