Applying grout is the final step in laying or adhering tile. It’s a messy process but a satisfying one: Yes, grout gives newly laid tiles a finished look. What’s more important, grout acts as a buffer ...

A person applying grout to ceramic tiles - Sidorov_Ruslan/Shutterstock A newly grouted tile floor, bathroom, or backsplash looks clean and fresh. Learning how to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing a new tile floor or backsplash is a job many homeowners may choose to take on themselves. While this is certainly a task you can ...

Learn how to clean shower grout with effective DIY solutions and step-by-step instructions. Discover tips for maintaining ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q. Help! As I watched my ceramic tile floor being grouted, it looked fantastic. But after the installer left and the floor dried, there was excess grout on many tiles and a haze over all of the tiles.

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 ...

The grout around my bath is unsightly, is it difficult to replace? Bath and shower tiles get a lot of abuse. Whenever you shower or take a bath, they get eroded with water as well as soap. Afterwards ...