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Upgrading to a Tile Shower
Learn from a pro tilesetter how to remove an old bathtub and replace it with a custom tile shower.
A House Rebuilt with Mixed Motifs
From the ashes rises a Mediterranean-style home with eclectic details, commanding views, and comfortable rooms.
The Thoughtful Bath
A luxurious bathroom's character is borne by innovative technology and recycled materials.
Repointing flagstone
Q: The stones on my flagstone patio are fastened securely, and the concrete base seems to be in good condition. However, the mortar between the stones has chipped out due…
Tiling over a Cracked Concrete Slab
Before tiling over cracks in the concrete, first prep the slab with a crack-isolation membrane.
A Stone House in Two Weeks
Stone and concrete walls built flat on the ground and craned into place are fast and maintenance-free, if unconventional.
Adding on to a Stone Foundation
Careful excavation, custom concrete forms, and the right concrete mix help to make the job go smoothly.
Cutting Ceramic Tile
From simple tile nippers to diamond-bladed angle grinders and wet saws, here is an overview of the tools and techniques a pro tilesetter uses to make complex cuts.
Video Vault: Cut a Radius in Ceramic Tile With a Wet Saw
Although wet saws cut only straight lines, they still can be used to cut a radius.
Shower-pan thresholds
Q: Tom Meehan’s article Installing a Leakproof Shower Pan left me wondering how to finish the threshold. How is the backerboard attached without nails, which would puncture the membrane? Harold Yayer, via…

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