Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER –  If most or all of the grout joints are low, it is possible to fill them, but it may not be practical.  Epoxy grouts can be applied very thin, but the existing grout has…

ANSWERS – it is not acceptable to spot bond tiles on floors.  For residential dry area applications, tiles are suppose to have at least 80% thin-set contact with full support at all edges and corners.…

ANSWER – First you need to make sure you are using a non-sanded grout, which is necessary for grout joint widths less than 1/8″ wide or the grout won’t fit in.  Sanded grout could scratch…

ANSWER – It may be possible to adhere ceramic tile to masonite, but it is not recommended.  The masonite is not structurally sound and it would be susceptible to damage from heat.

You should first…

ANSWER – The fact that there is a squeak under the tile suggests that the wood underlayment subfloor is moving to some degree.  I doubt that it is the tile assembly itself moving independent of the…

ANSWER – It is acceptable per the industry standards to adhere tile to a wood subfloor in dry applications.   The plywood subfloor should have a plywood underlayment over it and the configuration of the floor…

ANSWER – Generally speaking allowing the concrete to cure for 28 days allows it to achieve 90% cure and there is no significant shrinkage in the concrete after that in terms of installing ceramic tile over…

ANSWER – First of all let me give you some background info to consider.  Not all granite, or stones in general, are made equal by mother nature.   Being a natural material the physical properties can…

ANSWER – There are a lot of variables and depending on the application, what conditions it will be subjected to, and what the condition of the slab is will depend on what is the appropriate installation…

ANSWER – The tile nor the stucco should be installed directly over plywood.  The plywood will expand and warp when exposed to moisture.

The balcony should be fully waterproof with a slope to drain.  If it…