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Can I install Onyx mosaics in my Shower that don't have grout joints?
ANSWER - First of all what happen to the the 3rd wall in the shower? I will assume it has a different substrate or you aren't tiling it. Not sure why you are using Schluter…
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Is it alright to use Silicone Sealant to fix a Shower Leak?
Answer: First of all, all of the transition joints in the shower both horizontal and vertical should not have been grouted with a cementitious grout. They should have been filled with an ASTM C920 resilient sealant…
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What can I do about my 2 year old tile installation that is coming loose?
ANSWER - It sounds as though your tile installation has failed and is debonding. It is likely due to compounding deficiencies in how it was installed. The substrate may have not been properly prepared. The…
Read MoreWhat is causing water to flow out of our Grout Joints and what can we do about it?
ANSWER - If water squired out of the removed grout joint 2 feet in the air, then that is an indication that the water is under pressure. I assume that the water squirting in the…
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What has caused some tiles in my Ceramic Tile Floor to become Hollow Sounding and the Grout To Crack?
ANSWER - Hollow sounds on a ceramic tile isn't a defect in itself, but it can be a symptom of a defect depending on the circumstances. If portions of a tile is hollow sounding or…
Read MoreHow can I clean the Grey Limestone Pebbles to remove the Brown Stain from Grouting?
ANSWER - There are different types of limestone. The low density limestones are porous and more susceptible to staining. Medium density limestones are less porous, and high density limestones are even less porous. All of…
Read MoreIs it better to install Travertine Stone over a Brick substrate instead of a Backer board Substrate?
ANSWER - If the existing brick facade is stable, then it would be better to install the travertine ledger stones over it. It should be a more structurally stable surface to adhere to. You will…
Read MoreCould my Cararra Marble be Damaged from leaving it outside? Can I use non-sanded grout?
ANSWER - I don't know why someone would say the marble could crack, if it isn't already cracked. I don't know what evidence there could be to suggest the marble could crack if it isn't…
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