Expert Answers in Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

ANSWER – First you need to determine why the floor is cracking. It could be that the concrete subfloor has a crack in it that is continuing up through the ceramic tile. It could…

Authentic decorative glazed ceramic tile uses a glass-like material called glaze that can be painted, sprayed or screened on the tile clay body, or on to the tile glazed surface, with a variety of colors. Then it does…

ANSWER – Yes, ceramic tile can be used on the floors of manufactured homes, if the floors meet industry standards. The primary concern is that the floor is structurally sound and does not have…

ANSWER – Labor costs, exchange rates, quality of product, and business practices of your supplier of tile are all functions of what price it will sell for. First, determine quality by requesting data sheets…

ANSWER – Ceramic tile typically varies in color to some degree. Some ceramic tile offerings intentionally give you a wide range of color variation. Others are intended to give more of a monochromatic (solid)…

ANSWER – First of all, you need to make sure you are cleaning your ceramic tile frequently and properly, or it can significantly contribute to the ceramic tile being too slippery. Use one of the…

ANSWER – If the absorption of your tile is 3% or less it is considered frost proof.  Normally that is only an issue if it is an exterior application because if the tile is…

ANSWER – Ceramic tile designs are very trendy and come and go quickly. If you have checked with the manufacturer or last known supplier and they don’t have it, then it’ll be a long…

ANSWER – There are pros and cons for installing ceramic tile over vinyl. This method is not uncommon, but it’s always best to bond (adhere) ceramic tile directly to a good concrete subfloor. The…

ANSWER – There are a lot of variables to determine what is the best method for removing your tile. It depends on the substrate (sub-floor) it is attached to and what you used to…