Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER - First of all they only way to truly waterproof a tile installation is to use waterproof membrane. I think your question is whether or not there are grouts and adhesives suitable for being submerged…

ANSWER - The best installation method for your situation is to install a mortar bed over the concrete slab to the correct height so your tile finish is at the correct elevation.  Then thin-set the…

ANSWER - The Marble Institute of America (MIA) Design Manual does not discuss flush mounted sinks.  It is more common to have a reveal and not common to flush mount sinks.  I would be concerned…

ANSWER - Tiles should have gaps called grout joints to compensate for the irregularities of the tile dimensions, to support the tile edge, and to keep water from readily reaching the back side of the…

ANSWER - If you ordered 3 cm slab stone and received 2 cm then you didn't get what you paid for and should be reimbursed or have it replaced.  2 cm stone can work fine…

ANSWER - Yes, you can bond directly to CMU if it is properly prepared.  Normally it is not completely plumb and flat.  It can be ground down and evened up with thin-set.  CMU is a…

ANSWER - Yes you can install 18 x 18 inch ceramic tiles or stone tiles over a backer board in the shower and over drywall in the adjacent bathroom wall area if done correctly.  Most…

ANSWER - Yes you should definitely grout the wall tile in your shower. In theory it shouldn't matter if you grout or not (if you like that look), but from experience we have found that…

ANSWER - All stone or ceramic tile installations should have a grout joint for two basic reasons.  First reason is that tiles will vary in size to some degree and the grout joint allows the…

ANSWER - You don't need to remove your cabinets. You should use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut to the cabinets, but leave a 1/4" wide open joint between the tile and…