Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

Q: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards do you use ...

Q I am about to tile the walls and floor of my bathroom. I have read some conflicting information on this matter. What types of tile do you recommend for the walls and floor? Do you recommend cement ...

Dear Mimi: Over time, the grout can begin to break down and allow some moisture to pass through it. The grout may still appear to be in good condition, solid and hard, but the moisture still gets ...

James Hardie Building Products Inc. has introduced the HardieBacker Cement Board with HydroDefense Technology, a backer board that is engineered to help protect kitchen and bathroom tile installations ...

Q DEAR TIM: I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. Which types would you use and which would you avoid? You've mentioned using cement backer board; do you still feel that's ...

Q: While remodeling my bathroom, I noticed the wallboard behind the tile was deteriorating. When I redo the shower area, is there a better, more durable type of wallboard to install under the tile? — ...

Q. My ceramic tile shower has severe water damage. I was cleaning the shower when the tile caved in, creating a hole in the wall. How can I install ceramic tile in the shower so this will never happen ...