Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER – I assume when you say brick pattern you are referring to a staggered pattern where each tile is off-set from the other from 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the tile.   We refer…

Answer – Glazed Ceramic porcelain tile panel Pros: 1. They come in approx. sizes of 3’ x 10’ panels that range in thickness from 3 to 6mm is relatively new and are very thin…

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 MIA (Marble Institute of America) has standards for tolerance of fabricating stone from one supplier or shipment. They have a category of Thin Stock (3/4” to 2”) thickness that is limited to…

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.

 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.

 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 – 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…