Expert Answers in Grout
How 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 MoreHow long should I wait to See if the Grout Color Variation in my Tile Installation Will go Away?
ANSWER - Generally speaking, cement based mortars should be fully cured within 28 days assuming it isn't raining or is in cold temperatures. I would expect that an interior installation of a cementitious grout should…
Read MoreWas my Ceramic Tile Damaged Due to Water Loss? And Why did the Insurance Company Deny the Claim?
ANSWER - If the tile was installed correctly, it should not be harmed by a flood caused by a water heater failure. There is no way the water could have migrated 10-15 feet below the…
Read MoreWhy is my Tiled Balcony Leaking and How Can I fix it?
ANSWER - When there is a problem it normally is not due to one deficiency, but due to multiple compounding deficiencies. You state that the peel and stick moisture barrier was properly installed. If if…
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