Q: I’m putting ceramic tile flooring in my kitchen and live on a 10-year-old, ground-level concrete slab. Do I need to put any type of underlayment or vapor barrier underneath it? A: It’s perfectly ...

This DIY guide shows how to install a heated tile floor on a concrete slab by prepping the surface, laying electric heat mats or cables, testing the system, and then setting tile on top, so beginners ...

Choosing a flooring material to apply to a basement floor concrete slab is difficult because many variables enter into the decision-making process. Among considerations are a material's durability and ...

Q: I want to replace my bedroom carpet with ceramic tile, but when I pulled up a corner of the carpet, I discovered that the floor is concrete. Is this job difficult, and how much will it cost? A: The ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...