Q. Slate was used in the house I grew up in. The slate tile seemed to be a random mix of squares and rectangles. I'd like to install this material in my own home. Is that a job a beginner can tackle ...

Q. I have decided to install a slate floor in my kitchen. What must I do to make sure the slate will stay adhered to the floor? What tools will I need? Can I apply the slate to a wood subfloor? Will ...

Close-up of a person browsing tile samples at the store - New Africa/Shutterstock Your entryway is the first place people find themselves in when entering your home, which sets the tone for the rest ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Indicates the ability to withstand scratches, as when an object with a rough edge is dragged on your floor. A scratch tool, mounted on a ...

We all know that fashion moves in cycles, and that’s certainly true for trends in interiors. This year we’re seeing a resurgence in some of the classic flooring finishes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s: ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how to get ceramic tile grout clean. I received quite a few thank-you notes via the “Ask Tim” page at AsktheBuilder.com. It’s always gratifying to hear from you that I ...

Slate-ish is a beautiful sustainable surface material made from reclaimed paper-laminate scrap. The durable, lightweight tiles offer a great alternative to natural slate stone, which is often mined ...

A familiar material across the UK’s rural and industrial landscape, slate has been used for roofing and flooring since time immemorial. People welcome this most iconic of natural materials into both ...