Expert Answers in failures

ANSWER - You indicate that the wood looking glazed porcelain floor tile has some chipped edges and is pitting.  You say that some of the tile edges has lippage (offset higher or lower from the tile…

ANSWER -  I am responding to your email below regarding the serious issues you have with your marble on board your yacht that include large areas of floors, sink tops, and walls.  You indicate that…

 ANSWER - Having hollow tiles by itself doesn't mean there is a problem.  But that fact that when the tiles were removed they came up in one piece is an indication they are not bonded well.…

 ANSWER - I'm not certain I fully understand your question, but I think you are saying that the floor tile installation grout joints are consistent in width, but the height difference between two adjacent tiles, which…

ANSWER - Porcelain tile, which is a type of ceramic tile, can crack for a variety of reasons, although if installed correctly it should never crack. Considering your tiles are installed on a concrete slab on…

ANSWER - I understand that you have a home you are purchasing in Delray Beach, FL.  Apparently the ceramic or stone tile sounds hollow to some degree and they told you it could be fixed for…

 ANSWER - I understand that the 2' x 4' tile was installed and has some degree of excessive lippage between the edges of adjacent tiles.  Apparently the tile has chipped at some corners and edges.  …

ANSWER - Buckling or Tenting of tile is a problem that is caused by compounding deficiencies. When there is a failure it is never only due to one factor, but rather it is generally due to…

ANSWER - I am assuming when you say lip, you mean the curb of the shower receptor.  The first question is to try to understand why the terrazzo cracked. Simply repairing it is a band aid…

ANSWER - There are several possible reasons why the ceramic tile edge, which I assume is what is referred to as a v-cap, cracked along several tiles. Historically the v-caps have tended to crack for a…