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Why do my Pool Water Line Tiles have pits in them?
ANSWER - Being in the mountains and having your pool subjected to snow and freezing conditions would suggest that your pool waterline tiles are not freeze-thaw stable. Meaning that the tiles are porous enough that…
Read MoreWhy is our grout cracking and what can we do about it?
ANSWER - Grout can crack for a varied of reasons, and it might be because of a combination of different deficiencies. First of all, not manufacturer of grout would recommend mixing non-sanded grout with sanded…
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What do we need to consider when installing 18x18 inch tiles on walls?
ANSWER - First of all you need to make sure that the substrate to which you will be adhering the tiles are suitable for the application. In bathrooms you want to use materials that are…
Read MoreWhat should I do about my tile floor that made a crackle sound and become hollow sounding?
ANSWER - There is a good chance your tile floor has tented. This is a condition when the tile is installed without resilient movement joints at the perimeters of the rooms, and then the tile…
Read MoreCan we Install Vinyl Plank Flooring over Existing Ceramic Tile?
ANSWER - The finish material installed over the existing tile floor is only as good as the tile floor. If the tile floor is installed well, doesn't have excessive moisture migrating up through the tile…
Read MoreHow do I get my Porcelain Tile to have a Wet Look?
ANSWER - There are sealers called enhancers. They are normally penetrating sealers used on natural stone products to give them a wet look. They are breathable sealers. There is a product called Miracle 511 Seal…
Read MoreIs it effective to remove voids under tiles with an Adhesive Injection system
ANSWER - Spot bonding tiles leaving voids under tiles that produce hollow sounds is not an acceptable tile installation method in the industry. Over the years when I have seen attempts to inject epoxy liquids…
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