Expert Answers in Repairs
Do you have to remove the thin-set adhesive from the previous installation or can you install over it?
ANSWER - The answer is it depends... The new installation can't be attached to the underlying substrate any better than what the remaining thin-set is attached to it. So you need to make sure it…
Read MoreWhy did my grout Turn White and How can I get back the Original Color?
ANSWER - It is not clear what kind of sealer you used. Normally sealers are not mixed into the grout when you install the grout, so that may be part of the problem? Grout turning…
Read MoreAre my tiles bonded properly in my Steam Shower?
ANSWER - First of all there is nothing wrong with using sanded grout as long as the grout joint width is 1/8" or wider. There are some benefits to using an epoxy grout in terms…
Read MoreWill French Drains around my house stop Ground Water from Seeping through My Tile Grout?
ANSWER - If in fact you have ground water migrating up through your concrete slab and up through the porous tile grout joints, installing French drains around the perimeter of your house could divert the…
Read MoreAre my Saltillo Tiles that were submerged in 2 feet of Water Salvageable?
ANSWER - Mexican Saltillo tiles are unglazed tiles that are very porous, although they are normally sealed that will help resist moisture saturation. Often sealers are not reapplied regularly as they should so the sealer's…
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