Not long ago setting mosaic tile meant embedding each small piece in a mortar bed. Later, sheets of mosaic held together by paper facing helped reduce installation time. These early face-mounted ...

Tile has come a long way from the white ceramic 4-inch squares, bordered with black, that characterized my family bathroom in the 1960s. Showrooms are dizzying when it comes to options and design ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever completed a DIY backsplash installation, you know that it's not uncommon for some tiles to chip or crack during the process.