Expert Answers in Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
Should we replace the discolored Tile and concrete base in the Shower?
ANSWER – Normally installing tile over damp mortar doesn’t cause staining. We call that a wet set method if the mortar is installed at the same time as the tile is installed. A thin-set adhesive…
Read MoreCan Ceramic Tiles Chip because they were subjected to Freezing conditions and were Covered in Ice?
ANSWER – Ceramic tile planks that look like wood, which is very popular lately, are normally porcelain tiles. Porcelain tiles are technically impervious as they must be less than 0.5% absorption.
A more porous ceramic…
Read MoreHow do I remove stains on my grout in my bathroom?
ANSWER – The TEC 550 Power Grout says it is a unique cementitious formula, and that its unique formulation is stain proof* and provides strong, color consistent joints free of efflorescence that is resistant to…
Read MoreHow can I verify if my tile was installed correctly?
ANSWER – Unfortunately it is difficult for consumers to determine how to select qualified tile installers. Most installers haven’t had any formal education on how to install tile nor do they know what the industry…
Read MoreHow do I clean my tile grout that has shade/color variation?
ANSWER – Cementitious grout is porous and more susceptible to staining and shade variation than an epoxy or urethane grout.
It is possible that the difference in grout color could be just shade variation from…
Read MoreWill the Cold Temperatures cause Tiles to Tent, and Will the insurance provide coverage for a tented tile floor?
ANSWER – Normally it isn’t the cold that leads to a tile tenting, it is the higher temperatures or moisture that causes expansion in tiles that can lead to tile tenting if the tile wasn’t…
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