Q. Isn’t it standard to seal new grout after it’s placed? If so, isn’t it reasonable to expect a quality construction place to do this automatically? They’ve said they don’t do that. The homeowner has ...

The lines of grout between the tiles in your shower, bathroom walls and floor tiles can get grungy and gray after a while. Refresh its appearance by cleaning and resealing. There are three major types ...

Those lines of grout between the tiles in your shower, on bathroom walls or in between floor tiles can get grungy and gray at times. So how can you clean up the mess? Probably the best method for ...

Keeping grout clean not only helps it look new but also prevents unwanted mold and mildew.

Whether it's inside your shower or the backsplash behind your stove, tile makes a durable, low-maintenance surface with a wide array of design options. However, while keeping the tile itself clean is ...

Using a grout float, a spongy, rectangular flat surface with a handle, smooth grout over the joint that needs to be filled, completely covering the space. Run the float diagonally over the joint and ...

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 ...

If you see stains on the ceiling below your bathroom, don't assume it's from a leaking water or drain pipe. Check the ceramic tile walls surrounding your tub or shower. This tile needs periodic ...

Mould can be a problem in bathrooms, particularly in the grout between your tiles. But one item you've probably already got ...