Installing

by Kerry L . Klages

Durable and decorative, a tile backsplash dresses up the wall behind a sink or behind a stove by Tom Meehan

by Allan Smith

Getting a durable kitchen work surface starts with careful form work and the right concrete by Rex Alexander

A belt sander will be your best friend when fitting factory-made laminate countertops to wavy walls by Steve Morris

Start with a sturdy wood underlayment, and plan the layout to get cut tiles in the back by Dennis Hourany

An experienced fabricator explains the process from the templating to the final setting of the slabs by Joe Ranzoni

From cutting a hole in the counter to attaching the faucets and drain, a master plumber shows the way by Peter Hemp

Solid, durable and attractive, an uncommon countertop can be cast from common materials by Thomas Hughes

by Herrick Kimball

The secret is to glue on oversized pieces, then trim them flush by Paul Levine

Decorative tiles liven up a kitchen by Tom Meehan

by Rick Morgan

by Percy W. Blandford