ANSWER - You could probably install some type of heating device on the bottom of the wood subfloor between your joists, but I wouldn't expect it would be very effective. Wood is not a good…
ANSWER - Ceramic Tile debonding is always due to compounding deficiencies. The primary deficiency is an inadequate bond that can be due to a variety of reasons. Movement then can compound the condition as the deficient…
ANSWER - Ceramic tile can be adhered directly to certain types of waterproof membranes, which are designed for ceramic tile or stone. A roof that has a concrete substrate, over interior occupied space, can have…
ANSWER - There are types of sealers called enhancers. You could review those types of products and see what recommendations or limitations they offer for going over an impervious glazed porcelain tile. They might work…
ANSWER - You should always avoid using any acid on ceramic tile. It can etch and cause staining in the tile. I've never heard of it being used during manufacturing.Some do using it to clean…
ANSWER - Chipping of ceramic tile can be caused by various conditions and for compounding reasons. Maybe the ceramic tile isn't very chip resistant. Although there is not a specific standard test for chip resistance…
ANSWER - I understand that you have ceramic tile installed onto a concrete floor, and some of the tiles have tented up and debonded. There are likely compounding deficiencies in how the ceramic tile was…
ANSWER - Using a ceramic tile (which includes porcelain ceramic tiles) around heat is not a problem because most ceramic tiles are fired well above 1200 °F and more like 2000 °F. What is important…
ANSWER - I know there have been lots of exterior veneers where porcelain tile has been used in freeze thaw climates over the last 20 plus years. We have worked on several ourselves over the years.…
ANSWER - Yes you can install ceramic tile over CMU (concrete masonry unit) blocks. You need to properly prepare it to make sure it is free of any structural cracks, clean, and plumb. You can…