I'm a very inexperienced DIYer. My bathtub had what appeared to be a coat of regular ole paint on it (the last owner was worse than me at repairs). It had begun to yellow (I'm assuming it was originally white) pit, and chip. Instead of using chemicals to remove the coating, I sanded it. I have it down to the white porcelain (over steel) and it isn't too bad looking. I think I may need a coat of enamel or something to put on top to seal it. However, I don't want anything too shiney to accentuate any errors and imperfections that I may have made in sanding. My questions are: 1. Must I add a layer of something to the porcelain? 2. What must be added, if anything? 3. How do I apply it, if needed? Thanks for any help you may have for me. Tina

Hi, I have become somewhat handy in the last 4 years but am a complete novice to laying ceramic tiles on floor (or anywhere). I have taken on a project to remodel my bathroom, including playing porcelain tiles on the floor. My questions, that i can't seem to find answers to, are (1) how close to the bath tub must I come with the tile (the bathroom is 5' by 5', I'll be usig 12" by 12" tiles and 1/8" spacers) and (2) what do i use to fill the gap between the tile and the tub, grout? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.