The materials you need are affordable, you can set your own pace, and if you use the correct techniques getting beautiful results is practically assured. As a result, installing tile on floors and walls has been one of the most popular DIY projects for years. Get ideas for tile projects, many using the new products designed to spur your imagination.;Gallery of tile projects -- Tile basics -- Floor tile -- Wall tile -- Types of tile -- Buying tile & tiling materials -- Cutting tile -- Materials & tools -- Safety -- Materials: levelers & resurfacers -- Materials: tile backer -- Materials: tile membranes -- Materials: thinset mortar -- Materials: grout -- Tools for removing old surfaces -- Tools for repairing substrates -- Tools for installing substrates -- Tools for layout -- Tools for cutting tile -- Tools for setting & grouting tile -- Floor projects -- Gallery of flooring tile projects -- Evaluating & preparing floors -- Removing floor coverings -- Removing underlayment -- Underlayment -- Radiant floor -- Floor tile -- Glass mosaic tile floor -- Porcelain snap-lock tile -- Shower base -- Resilient tile -- Wall projects -- Gallery of wall tile projects -- Evaluating & preparing walls -- Removing wall surfaces -- Installing & finishing wallboard -- Installing cementboard on walls -- Wall tile layouts -- Installing wall tile -- Installing a tub tile surround -- Tiled tub apron -- Tile wall niche -- Retrofit accent strip -- Fireplace surround -- Countertops -- Tile countertop -- Granite tile countertop -- Tiled backsplash -- Tiled island -- Outdoor projects -- Tiled steps -- Tiled patio -- Creating a ceramic tile fountain -- Creating mosaic planters -- Tiled garden bench -- Repair projects -- Maintaining floor tile -- Grout colorant -- Repairing wall tile.