Many people love to have finished basements in their new homes, and wall-to-wall carpeting is often the flooring of choice. Unfortunately, basements too often get hit by flooding. Carpets get soaked ...

The basement floor is typically made of solid, sealed concrete that is designed for long-lasting durability. However, the plain appearance, hard texture, and cold temperature can definitely make the ...

Q. I am finishing my basement and have a question about the flooring. I am going to put tile on part and carpet on the rest. A few people have told me that I should put a moisture barrier on the ...

Each week Mansion Global tackles a design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at creative ways to use tiles for your floors.

A “drain tile” refers to a system of perforated pipes laid along the foundation, inside or outside. Also known as French ...

Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? — ...

Setting your own tile can save a lot of money, and is a DIY project that anyone can take on. Mark Clement of MyFixItUpLife has laid a lot of tile, and shares his top tips for getting the best results.

Q. Our concrete basement floor was painted before we moved into our house, but the floor was bare in spots. We had it repainted, but now the new paint comes off easily if scuffed. Is it possible to ...