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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
Debonding Tile
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failures
Grout
Installation Guidelines
Showers
Standards
Waterproofing
Workmanship
How do we determine what caused our Tile Shower to Fail?
ANSWER - You are asking a lot that can't be answered without performing a forensic inspection to determine what is causing the failures. I can make some general statements that may or may not apply…
Read MoreHow can I keep my Porcelain Floor Tile from giving off a Dirt that doesn't come clean?
ANSWER - A true porcelain tile will not degrade or bleed that would cause a residue on the surface of the tile that would transfer to your socks. Porcelain tile is very dense and fired…
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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
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Installation Guidelines
Installation Products - Adhesives
Motor Home - Trailer Home
Remodeling
What products do I use to install tile in my Travel Trailer Home - Motor Home?
ANSWER - To determine what adhesive to use to install a time you need to determine what is the substrate. You need to know what type of tile you are going to install. In Trailer…
Read MoreCan I seal a Saltillo Terra Cotta tile with a Sealer that won't change its appearance?
ANSWER - There are sealers called penetrating sealers that seal the tile but doesn't change the appearance of the tile. These is a product called Miracle 511 Impregnator Porous Plus meant for high absorbing tiles…
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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
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installation
Installation Guidelines
Showers
Standards
Steam Showers
Waterproofing
Is it a problem if Schluter Ditra is installed on the walls of a Steam Shower?
ANSWER - Based on the Schluter literature, although they only show floor applications, they don't say it is only for floors. The Ditra is waterproof if installed correctly for waterproofing. It does have a key…
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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
Efflorescence Staining
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installation
Installation Guidelines
Moisture Problems
Remodeling
Vapor Barrier
Waterproofing
What should we do if there is evidence that there is high Moisture coming up our Concrete Slabs?
ANSWER - Carpet might be allowing the moisture to evaporate through it, but as dirty as carpets get you could develop some microbial growth in the carpet. Adding more carpet doesn't solve or prevent problems.…
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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
cleaning
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Grout
Haze
Ink Jet Glazed Tile
Maintenance
Repairs
Why do my Plank Floor Tiles have a Haze or have Lost its Color?
ANSWER - Tiles should not lose their color from cleaning. There are a lot of variables to consider. First what kind of tile is it and how was it manufactured. I will assume it is…
Read MoreIs it necessary to waterproof under tile installations?
ANSWER - It depends on the application on whether waterproofing under a tile installation is necessary. If it is in a wet application and in some exterior applications, then it is necessary to waterproof the…
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