Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...

Q: I have noticed a white powder around the edges of my concrete walkway. Should I be concerned? A: The white powder is the result of efflorescence, which occurs when a soluble salt, such as earth, ...

Removing grout is tedious, but it can be simplified with the right tool. Next time you need to get grout out from between tiles, use one of the two methods demonstrated below to get the job done ...

Ceramic tile is one of the most versatile and attractive finishes for countertops, shower and tub walls and floors. Tile is durable and with regular maintenance, will continue to look good for years.

Efflorescence is not a rock band. That’s Evanescence. Efflorescence is the white, chalky substance that appears on concrete, pavers, brick, and stucco. It is residue that is left behind when hard, ...

To keep tile looking pristine in the bathroom or kitchen — whether it needs a good cleaning or a total redo — the best grout pens allow you to color or remove mold, mildew, and other stains from grout ...

Dear Greg: Almost every bathroom tile has some spots of dark mildewed grout, but when it is excessive, it really looks bad and makes the entire bathroom seem dirty. Grout is very different from the ...

It can be quite frustrating when that white, chalky substance known as efflorescence or "new building bloom" shows up on your freshly poured surface. Luckily, efflorescence can be treated and removed, ...