Expert Answers in Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
Where should movement joints be installed in a small bathroom?
ANSWER – Yes, movement joints, sometimes referred as expansion joints, should be at all plane transitions and where there are transitions from different substrates and materials. Door thresholds, wall penetrations around escutcheons, and light…
Read MoreHow do I stop our Exterior Tile Deck from leaking?
ANSWER – The leaking of deck causing damages in the ceiling below is the symptom of the cause of the problem. Treating the symptom will not remediate the cause of the problem.
If the deck…
Read MoreShould my Porcelain Tile Sound Hollow over Schluter-Ditra Uncoupling Membrane?
ANSWER – Hollow sounding tile is not considered a defect. It can be an indication that there are voids under tiles or that the tile or the underlying components are not bonded for one reason…
Read MoreWill Ceramic Tile crack in cabins that are not heated during the winter months in cold climates?
ANSWER – If the ceramic tile is installed correctly it can be used in cold environments without cracking as long as it isn’t subjected to moisture during freeze thaw conditions. Some tiles like porcelain ceramic…
Read MoreWhat are Expansion Joint or Movement Joint Requirements for Porcelain Tile planks?
ANSWER – There are standards for what is acceptable tile lippage. Hollow sounding tiles are not a defect in itself, but a hollow sound may or may not be an indication there is an underlying defect.…
Read MoreWhat is the allowable Tile Lippage for an 18" x 18" tile?
ANSWER – Allowable tile lippage for ceramic tile, including porcelain tile, which is a type of ceramic tile, is based on the grout joint width and the amount of allowable warpage that the tile itself exhibits.…
Read MoreAre there standards for tile installation workmanship?
ANSWER – Yes there are industry standards for workmanship. ANSI A108 .08-2013 4.0 General requirements for tile installations provides many of the workmanship requirements for the installation of tiles.
Walls cannot be out of plumb,…
Read MoreHow to Achieve 95% Thin-set Mortar Contact when Installing Tile versus Spot Bonding?
ANSWER – Per ANSI A108 and per the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tiles they say that the thin-set adhesive coverage under the tile should be 80% with full support along tile edges…
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