Expert Answers in Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

ANSWER - We normally don’t recommend to bonding to exterior glued plywood (EGP), but it can be done in interior dry applications. Plywood will expand and deform if subjected to moisture or humidity. There are…

ANSWER - I assume you have a porcelain wood looking tile that you want to use on the exterior deck of your home in MD. If so, yes, porcelain tiles can be used on exterior…

 ANSWER - Indent fractures normally occur in natural stone, although I have seen it in glazed wall tiles.  We normally don't see it in ceramic floor tiles. Normally indent fractures are due to excessive shrinkage…

ANSWER - Not sure what you mean by seepage through ceramic tile grout and pin holes. I assume you mean that water or efflorescence is coming up through those areas. Moisture is the driving force…

ANSWER - All floor tiles can be used on walls.  But not all walls tiles can be used on floors.  The shear bond strength of the thin-set mortar that you use to bond the tile to…

 ANSWER - There are many types of ceramic tile that have different physical properties and different limitations.  Not sure if your tile is glazed or unglazed or polished, or what the body type is of the…

ANSWER - Keep in mind that looking solely at photos is very limiting in developing a valid conclusion of what has caused the discoloration in the surface of your glazed tile floor. Looking at the photo…

ANSWER - There are all sorts of different types of ceramic tiles and finishes, so depending on what type you have will determine what will explain your concerns about your tile. Glazed tiles have a glass-like…

ANSWER - Your hexagon yellow tiles are not likely porcelain and are more likely a glazed talc body ceramic tile. If the marks on the tile are scratches then you aren't going to be able…

ANSWER - The key to maintaining unglazed mosaics is to properly seal it, and properly maintain it. There are penetrating types of sealers such as Miracle 511 Impregnator that works well over unglazed mosaics.  The sealer…