Countertops

• Ceramic tile works well as a countertop covering due to its durability. Customize your countertop by installing two or more different colored tiles arranged in a pattern to suit your taste. The grout that fills the space between the tiles also comes in many colors. Sealing the grout after installation lengthens it longevity.
  
  

Floors

• Covering floors with ceramic tile dates back 4,000 years. Although it is one of the oldest floor coverings, it still has the same appeal in modern homes and businesses. Ceramic tile floors are attractive and durable. Proper installation requires a proper subfloor that can ensure a solid bond.
  
  

Backsplashes

• A backsplash is installed between the back edge of the countertop and the bottom of kitchen cabinets, or a mirror in the bathroom. This installation uses mastic to stick the tile to the wall because of its water resistant nature and ease of application. Mastic is a paste made from cement-based mortar and comes premixed.
  
  

Tub Surrounds

• Protect the walls around the bathtub with ceramic tile. Use mastic for this installation as you would for backsplashes. If the tub has a shower, install the ceramic tile at least 70 inches above the top edge of the bathtub for best results.
  
  

Showers

• Cover the floor, walls and ceiling of a walk-in shower with ceramic tile. Apply tile to the ceiling to protect it from the moisture created by the shower. The toughest part of this installation is the trim pieces. These pieces cover the surface where the wall and shower ceiling meet. They also cover the sides and top of the dam at the base of the shower. Most installers use duct tape to hold the pieces in place while the mastic cures.