You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

As the founder of a DIY school, Geneva Vanderzeil loves a shortcut – but she warns against skipping steps when painting floor tiles. Painted floor tiles can elevate any bathroom, kitchen, laundry or ...

Q: Can I put vinyl tiles on a concrete basement floor where the paint is all blotchy and some is peeling off? My neighbor did his floor with a concrete stain and it worked. Can I do that over the old ...

Getting an itch to refresh your space is completely natural—and painting is an easy way to scratch it. In the bathroom especially, painting tile can feel like a fun way to bring in a pop of color or ...

Q. I have a gorgeous white tile floor in my home. It’s a long story, but I dropped something and chipped a tile. Do I have to take out the old tile and replace it with a new one? I would think ...

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