Q. The 12-by-12-inch ceramic tiles in my bath and kitchen were installed 14 months ago by a contractor. Now 10 to 12 tiles have cracked, right through the tile, not in the grout lines. It’s in a ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the second installment of This Ugly House, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish this tale of a hands-on renovation of a wood-frame house in Bed Stuy. See the ...

Q: It’s time for me to install ceramic tile and hardwood flooring. I read on your website that it’s important for the subfloor to be flat and level if possible. Because I don’t want the tile to crack ...

If a stroll across your living room floor feels like crossing the deck of a ship on the high seas, it’s time for leveling. Uneven floors are not only a nuisance but sometimes a safety hazard as well.

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. In many ...

FLOOR-TOP STG from W. R. MEADOWS is a standard traffic-grade, single-component, shrinkage-compensated, self-leveling floor topping and underlayment that may be pumped or poured. W. R. Meadows Inc.

TechLevel WSF Fiber Reinforced Self-Leveling Underlayment from CustomTech is ideal for preparing challenging concrete surfaces for the installation of floor coverings. TechLevel WSF is a high flow ...