Tiles as large as 2 ft. square have become more popular, and these monsters require a deep layer of thin-set to allow for adjustments. To get the right amount of thin-set, use a 1/2 x 1/2-in. notched ...

Perhaps the world’s premier floor and wall tiles, ceramic tiles are made from kiln-fired clay. Before firing, they are coated with a silica-based glaze that provides a hard, shiny surface. The glaze ...