Expert Answers in installation

ANSWER – If the metal is scarified and cleaned you can bond ceramic tile to it with a tile epoxy adhesive.  Tile can withstand the heat and the epoxy adhesive can take heat to an extent,…

ANSWER – With a large format tile like that you can adhere it to the ceiling without a mechanical attachment unless your local codes require a mechanical attachment. The International Building Code (IBC) allows for…

ANSWER – You are correct that there should be grout joints between the stones.  The purposes of grout joints are to allow for adjusting for irregularities in the sizing of the stone, to provide support and…

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 1×1 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…