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Building an Embossed Metal Planter

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Q: How do I re-grout my old tile floor without removing the tiles?

— Amy, Snyder, New York

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Tile for showers, tub surrounds, and bathroom floors should be set on cement backer board, not on regular drywall or particleboard subflooring, or you risk the substrate absorbing moisture and letting go of the tile.

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