Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER - It is possible to adhere the travertine tiles directly to the steel. There is no need or value to use backer board in an application such as this. The steel has to be…

ANSWER - We normally don’t recommend to bonding to exterior glued plywood (EGP), but it can be done in interior dry applications. Plywood will expand and deform if subjected to moisture or humidity. There are…

ANSWER - I assume you have a porcelain wood looking tile that you want to use on the exterior deck of your home in MD. If so, yes, porcelain tiles can be used on exterior…

ANSWER - There is a lot more to a proper configuration of a subfloor for tile than just the thickness of the subfloor. It is normally recommended to have at least 23/32" thick tongue and…

ANSWER - The reference standards for thin-set contact can be found as follows: 2013.1 ANSI A108.5-3.3.3 states ...coverage with the corners and edges fully supported. 2014 TCNA Handbook - substrate requirements - Mortar and Mortar…

ANSWER - Installing stone over pine isn't recommended because it isn't a good material for achieving a reliable bond, and might have too much deflection. It is possible to bond the slate to the risers…

ANSWER - Not sure what your situation is based on your description, but here are some possible answers: 1.  If you have removed plastic tiles and its adhesive is still on the floor, there are…

ANSWER - All floor tiles can be used on walls.  But not all walls tiles can be used on floors.  The shear bond strength of the thin-set mortar that you use to bond the tile to…

ANSWER - There are no specific standards for lippage for glass tile, although I think it could be reasonable to apply the ANSI A108 standards for ceramic tile to glass tile. The standard says that…

 ANSWER - I assume you are saying that the grout color in your new tile installation isn't consistent, and has light and dark areas. Cementitious grout color isn't expected to be completely consistent.  The grout will…