Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER - There are industry standards and manufacturer requirements for properly installing tile over a backer board that is attached to a structural substrate. It isn't clear if this is an exterior or interior wet or…

ANSWER - There is no standard for seconds other than it doesn't meet the ANSI A137.1 standards in some respect. On the other hand it isn't expected to represent any unlimited degree of flaws. In the…

ANSWER - Most natural stone materials are heat resistant in terms of being near a wood stove. Although if something very hot is set on its surface causing a thermo shock it could crack. The…

ANSWER - Using a mud bed (cement) does not reduce the sound, but might amplify it because it is a hard material that transmits sound.  You need a sound barrier that will limit sound transmission. There…

ANSWER - It is definitely a good idea.  If you have a sun room then you want to have cementitious material under the tile in order to take advantage of the energy savings from the passive…

ANSWER - Grout joints are meant to support the edge of the tile.  The width of the grout joint is based on being wide enough to completely fill it and to compensate for the dimensional variations…

ANSWER - If the marble is substantially attached to its substrate, then you can adhere the new travertine stone to it. First you must scarify the surface of the marble to remove any contaminates and…

ANSWER - It is possible to bond tile directly to wood, if the floor assembly is properly constructed to limit deflection, and if the floor will not be subjected to any prolong water or moisture vapor. …

ANSWER - ADA has taken the numeric value out of their recommendation for slip resistant floors, so there isn't a specific number you have to meet.  The general rule is to meet a .6 COF wet…

ANSWER - Your questions about thin-set dry set mortars (cementitious adhesive for ceramic tile and stone) can not be simply answered for the following reasons. The cost of thin-set mortar can vary tremendously depending on…