Brownstoner Services offers a community of trusted local experts who are here to help with all of your home-related needs. “The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with ...

Caulk is used to seal the joint where your bathtub meets the ceramic tile. Grout keeps water from working its way between the tiles. There's a lot of expansion and contraction along the bathtub joint, ...

Q: I was reading your column and wonder if you could clarify your answer to "Upset Over Brown" asking about his now-brown caulking around the bathtub. You mentioned that if the joint was between the ...

I live in a new construction building. My master bath has 12″marble tiled walls. On corner of the walls shows a hairline crack running vertically ( I guess due to settling). My question is should I re ...

Q: I have a continuous problem with the caulking around the tub. This tub is used only for baths. I dutifully wipe down and dry the caulk and tub after each use. Is it possible to edge the tub with ...

With rich textures, vibrant colors, and interesting shapes, the right tile can completely transform any given room. But deciding on the perfect tile for your space can be a challenge, especially if ...

Through the years I have harped at homeowners about routinely sealing the grout in their tile showers. Not because I enjoy nagging, but because it is important to the health of the shower, the house ...

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Q: We installed a pool three years ago and have had problems with the space between the brick coping and the ceramic tile facing. When the pool was built, this space was grouted like the tile under it ...