installation Removal

Suggestions on equipment to remove ceramic tiles and adhesive (thinset)?

ANSWER - What to use to remove a lot of ceramic tile depends on how well it is bonded to the substrate.  If it is…

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Glass Tile installation

Using GE Silicon to glue a piece of glass mosaic to Formica

ANSWER - What you are suggesting doesn’t meet any industry standards, so if something goes wrong you buy it.   In theory the silicone will bond the glass…

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installation Removal

How do I remove tiles and adhesive to make the cement clean and level to accept new tiles?

ANSWER - First thing is to determine why the tile cracked, so you can make sure your new installation does not crack.

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installation

If I use a crack suppression membrane like "Detra" for a travertine install

Regarding your question about a travertine installation first let me qualify by saying:

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installation Movement Joints

What's the correct method for installing tile over different areas?

ANSWER - If I understand your question, you are saying that you are installing 18x18 ceramic tiles over 3 floor areas.  I assume one is a concrete slab,…

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installation

Where would I start to find a good contractor and the best job for the price?

ANSWER - I would have to write a book to answer all your questions.  So I will give you an abbreviated version. 1. Ask the larger ceramic tile supply companies in your area for…

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installation Testing

Do you know on average Mortar Compressive Strength would be with standard sand and cement?

ANSWER - Laticrete 226/3701 and Mapei Mapicem are mortars the say they can achieve 5,000 psi compressive strength or greater.  Note that the reported values are based on laboratory results, not field testing.  Field testing…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile installation

How to install ceramic tile bullnose on stair trim?

ANSWER - I'm not sure I fully understand your question, but I'll try to answer it. The ceramic tile bullnose trim accessory for ceramic tile allows you to make a pleasing transition from one plane to…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile installation

What Surfaces Can Ceramic Tiles Adhere To, Do I Need Cement Board?

ANSWER - Ceramic tile can be adhered to anything with limitations. You can adhere to glass, metal, wood, drywall, fiberglass, etc. with limitations. The substrate material has to be structurally stable and can't…

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