Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER - There is a lot of confusion about what is acceptable tile lippage and what isn’t. I will be preparing an article on this topic soon. There are quantitative industry standards for what is…

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 - If there is a thick layer of concrete on top of the tile then you have to carefully chisel it off until there is only a cementitious film that remains.  This process could…

 ANSWER - It is possible to install your mosaic tiles on the retaining wall if it is properly prepared. Retaining walls should have a waterproof membrane on the back side where the dirt is up…

 ANSWER - If you simply email me a photo and I can answer the question within 5 to 10 minutes we don't charge for our time.  Otherwise if you needed our quality control consulting services…

ANSWER - To install tile on your outdoor covered patio you need to consider several things.  Are you in a freeze-thaw climate area?  If so you need a tile that is freeze thaw resistant.  If…

ANSWER - If you use a latex in a dry set thin-set mortar rather than adding water to a modified thin-set mortar you will reduce the mineral content in the thin-set, but probably not significantly.  You…

 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 am assuming that when you refer to the grout behind the faucet, it is the transition joint from the granite countertop to the tile wall back splash.  This joint should be a movement…

 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…