Expert Answers in Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

ANSWER – In theory a ceramic or stone tile could be installed over an epoxy floor, but it could be problematic depending on the conditions.

The substrate must be suitable and sound for the application. …

ANSWER – I assume you have a glazed porcelain ceramic tile. It is true that tile surfaces with a texture or an undulating surface will tend to pick up or trap dirt in its crevices.…

ANSWER – Tile can be adhered to exterior glue plywood if it is for an interior application that will not be near moisture. Other types of plywood, OSB, Particle Board, and etc. are considered too…

ANSWER – There are industry standards (ANSI A108.02-4.3.7-2005) that state that for tiles that are consistently sized the grout joints ¼” wide or more can not have any lippage greater than 1/16 inch.  If the…

ANSWER – There is a lot to installing a tile correctly so I can only briefly answer your questions and give you references.

You can install ceramic tile over properly prepared existing ceramic tile if…

ANSWER – Cracking grout is a symptom that there is excessive movement in the tile. The excessive movement could be caused by too much deflection within the floor. The industry standard is that the deflection…

ANSWER – Talavera tiles are typically glazed tile on a porous red body that is irregular in size with excessive warpage that doesn’t meet ANSI A137.1 standards. The products physical properties will vary depending on…

ANSWER – Slip resistance is measured in different ways, and there is some controversy in terms of what is a true indication of a safe surface.

Testing Background: The ASTM C1028 Static Coefficient of Friction…

ANSWER – If there is something peeling from your ceramic tile, then there must have been a sealer applied to it. The glaze on a glazed ceramic tile will chip off, but not peel off.…

ANSWER – Regarding your porous ceramic tile that you installed on your kitchen counter top, I assume it is an unglazed/through body tile.

The sealers that are specifically designed for ceramic tile and stone are…