Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sabina Galja / Getty Images Getting an itch to refresh your space is completely natural—and painting is an easy way to scratch it.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. There’s a reason why tile is such a popular design element. It’s available ...

Q: Our vintage 1926 bathroom floor is showing its age and some discoloration. I cannot afford a full bathroom renovation. Can tile be applied on top of the old floor? Can the tile be painted? A: Yes, ...

I was quoted thousands of dollars to demo my kitchen backsplash. I decided to tile over the tile myself for around $600. The key to my success was an adhesive tile mat, and it's very simple to do.