Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re talking ...

I was quoted thousands of dollars to demo my kitchen backsplash. I decided to tile over the tile myself for around $600. The key to my success was an adhesive tile mat, and it's very simple to do.

Tiled backsplashes have been a staple in most American kitchens for decades. From intricate mosaics to hand-painted ceramics and even the most basic single-color tiles, homeowners tend to choose these ...

A kitchen backsplash is an ideal area to add a punch of color, a dash of personality, or a bit of pattern to an otherwise straightforward room. Now, more than ever, kitchen cabinets are simple and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your kitchen feeling a bit drab? You don’t have to put a sledgehammer through the wall to give your space ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, DIY enthusiast Courtney Hans puts a vintage spin on a lackluster kitchen. Before she could install any tiles to the ...

Ceramic and porcelain tiles are still the most popular backsplash choice, according to a new trend report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. But the same research points to another trending ...

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 ...