Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER - Absolutely you cannot avoid properly preparing the substrate regardless if you use a polymer modified thin-set mortar or a standard thin-set mortar or even an epoxy.  The installation is only as good as…

ANSWER - There isn't a clear standard for what is allowable maximum lippage between a 13 x13 inch tile and mosaics, but I would expect it to be 1/16". For 1x1 inch tiles it is…

ANSWER - Definitely do not install green board in a shower or wet area. Although it is technically moisture resistant, it is not recommended for showers per the building code and industry standards, because when…

ANSWER - The Marble Institute of America Dimension Stone Manual says Travertine stone should have a minimum abrasive hardness of 12 for commercial floors subject to heavy foot traffic. It must also meet the ASTM…

ANSWER - If the existing ceramic tiles are well bonded (attached) to its substrate you can bond over them with the new tile, although the new tile bond will be no better than the attachment of the…

ANSWER - Hopefully your installers placed a vapor barrier under your basement slab before they poured it, to control the flow of moisture.  Plus, after the installation, you should make sure you have adequate air…

ANSWER - You could probably install some type of heating device on the bottom of the wood subfloor between your joists, but I wouldn't expect it would be very effective. Wood is not a good…

ANSWER - There are adhesives that will allow you to adhere ceramic tile or stone to paint. The problem is that if the paint ever peals loose then the tile comes loose. You can remove…

ANSWER - Ceramic Tile debonding is always due to compounding deficiencies.  The primary deficiency is an inadequate bond that can be due to a variety of reasons.  Movement then can compound the condition as the deficient…

ANSWER - Ceramic tile can be adhered directly to certain types of waterproof membranes, which are designed for ceramic tile or stone. A roof that has a concrete substrate, over interior occupied space, can have…