Given the complexity, it’s easy to see why even experienced tile setters avoid dry-pack mortar and use backer board instead when they can. But a mortar bed does have advantages. There is no ...

Tile flooring can be a stunning addition to your home or business. From modern ceramic designs to classic natural stone looks, tiles elevate your interior with style and durability. But even the most ...

Allysia Finley is a member of the Journal's Editorial Board. Ms. Finley joined The Wall Street Journal in 2009 after graduating from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in American Studies.

And while these tile colors are pretty low-key, the approach isn't: interior designer Jessica Shaw explains that monochromatic color schemes are the way forward. "No more 'accent' walls," she says.

The Editorial Board is the opinion voice of the Chicago Sun-Times. It is headed by Editorial Page Editor Lorraine Forte and includes Thomas Frisbie, Lee Bey, Rummana Hussain and Marlén Garcia as ...

FAIRMONT — When it comes to the West Virginia Legislature, some of the members on the Marion County Board of Education feel like they’re beating their heads against the wall. “I have no ...

Jan. 16—FAIRMONT — When it comes to the West Virginia Legislature, some of the members on the Marion County Board of Education feel like they're beating their heads against the wall. "I have no ...

It's much easier to lift a tile that isn't set yet to correct an issue than it is to remove a tile that's fully adhered and grouted. Tiles that look crooked or variations in grout line widths indicate ...