Expanded long ago from its humble beginnings in subway stations, the “subway tile” trend continues to sustain in kitchen backsplash design. Subway tiles are simple, inexpensive and the default ...

In the world of tile patterns, there's always been super-uniform (e.g. stacked subway tile) and super-custom (e.g. a black-and-white line drawing on the floor), and not much else in between. But we're ...

Vinyl tiles are synthetic layered materials that are pressed together to create a floor covering that is durable. Many people prefer vinyl tiles because they are cost-effective, making them more ...

Q. I'm installing ceramic tile at my house and want to spice it up. Anyone can install the same pieces of tile that are the same color. I was thinking of creating designs and patterns in my floor with ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we look at designing with patterned bathroom tiles. While ...

It can seem daunting to gather the necessary information before you start your first tile job. There’s a lot of good information out there, some not so good information, and a tremendous amount of ...

WASHINGTON – Those wondrously intricate tile mosaics that adorn medieval Islamic architecture may cloak a mastery of geometry not matched in the West for hundreds of years. Historians have long ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...