Beadboard can also be made from medium-density fiberboard (MDF), PVC or vinyl. Sheets are typically available in lengths of eight to 16 feet. A 48-inch width and 1/2-inch thickness are standard.

The issues with PVC aren’t new. A 2001 PBS documentary, Trade Secrets, outlined how chemical companies spent decades working to downplay the risk of disease for their workers.In 2015, the EPA ...

: I want to install ceramic tile in an upstairs bedroom that has carpet. I have laid tile on a ground floor that is concrete, but never upstairs. I know I have to prepare the floor so that the ...

Janine asks: I’m putting up a ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Can I put the tile directly on the drywall, or do I have to tear it out and use a cement board? Danny Lipford: If you’re ...

The ceramic tile is set on the backer board and the spaces between the tiles are filled with grout. With this in mind, let’s get started. You have two basic backer board options: ...