Expert Answers in Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
Can Porcelain Tiles be Installed on a Pedestal Floor System?
Historically pedestal floor installations were used to install 2" thick or thicker precast concrete pavers or natural stone tiles. The floor could be level and the gaps between the pavers would facilitate for water to…
Read MoreIs it ok to Install Ceramic Tile or Stone Tile on a Sand Base?
Sand-setting tiles is not considered the best way to install ceramic or natural stone tiles, although it is done and has been done for many years and is normally less expensive than pouring a concrete…
Read MoreWhat are the Sizing Tolerance Standards for Ceramic Tiles?
ANSWER - The manufacturing standards for ceramic tile (porcelain is a type of ceramic tile) in the USA are stated in ANSI A137.1 and ANSI A137.3 for Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs. Large Format Tiles are…
Read MoreHow do I find a new Tile Installer to Fix or Complete my Tile Installation
ANSWER - It is very difficult to find a qualified tile installer to fix problems caused by another installer or to get them to complete an incomplete tile installation. The qualified installer doesn't want to…
Read MoreWhat are the Industry Standards for Installing Tile and Stone?
ANSWER - Too often tile and stone installers don't follow industry standards because they have never been formally trained and don't know what are the standards. They generally have learn from others and assume those…
Read MoreIs it ok to Have Both Hardwood and Tile on the Floors of your House?
ANSWER - There is nothing wrong with having some rooms with hardwood flooring and other rooms with ceramic porcelain tile as I do in my house. You need to be careful about the transitions from…
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