Expert Answers in Glass Tile

ANSWER - The answer is yes, there is a concern about too hot of temperatures or too high humidity to install ceramic, glass or stone tile. The thickness of the tile or whether it is…

ANSWER - Normally it is due to the color of the thin-set adhesive that affects the color of the glass tile.  I suppose the grout color can to, but generally speaking white grout doesn't distract from…

ANSWER - What you are suggesting doesn’t meet any industry standards, so if something goes wrong you buy it.   In theory the silicone will bond the glass…

ANSWER - There are no specific standards for lippage for glass tile, although I think it could be reasonable to apply the ANSI A108 standards for ceramic tile to glass tile. The standard says that…

ANSWER - I assume you are referring to a rectangle tile. These tiles tend to be installed in a off-set pattern so the tiles are stagger from each other. ANSI A108.02-4.3 does state that tiles that…

ANSWER - The grout haze might be able to be removed with a diluted vinegar (acidic) solution and a bristle brush.  You want to avoid corrosive or concentrated acids.  The haze might be a polymer or…

ANSWER - There are different types of glass tile. Cast glass tiles and fused glass tiles generally are not prone to chipping and scratching, but of course any tile can chip and scratch under the…

ANSWER - Greenboard isn't acceptable for any shower or wet areas, but if it will not be subjected to any moisture you can bond to it with an ANSI A114.4 Modified thin-set mortar. Or you…

ANSWER - Chances are when the tile was installed it was not installed per industry standards and it has several compounding defects. Generally speaking when there is a problem it is not due to one…