Expert Answers in installation

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 – Beware that there are many thin underlayments sold as sound control mats for ceramic tile and stone installations that do not significantly reduce sound transmission under certain floor configurations.  The product data sheet…

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…

ANSWER – Hiring the right installer is the difference between a delightful result and a nightmare.  Most installers don’t go to school to learn the trade, so even with good intentions, more often than not…

ANSWER:   I assume this is an interior application.

There are products that will allow you to bond ceramic tile to exterior grade plywood, but it is not considered the best substrate to bond to.  It…

ANSWER – Beware of exterior decks and particularly when they are over a wood substrate.  There are many exterior deck failures that become very expensive to replace.

The TCNA handbook does not show an exterior…

ANSWER – I can’t really determine if your floor is sturdy enough for the Travertine tiles by your description.  If your floor isn’t sturdy enough it can be adjusted to be sturdier.

The concern on…

ANSWER – The lower course tile in a vertical wet area should be above the floor tile and there should be a joint there of 1/4″ that is properly treated as a movement joint per…

ANSWERS – There are epoxy adhesives that will allow you to bond ceramic tile directly to Formica, but that application is not recommended by industry standards. Of course if the Formica ever comes loose so…