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How can you determine if ceramic tile that was in flood has been damaged?
ANSWER – If the ceramic tile was installed correctly and the water wasn’t contaminated, then the tile should not have been damaged from the flood incident.
Since the tile is installed over a concrete substrate…
Read MoreIs it alright to use Silicone Sealant to fix a Shower Leak?
Answer: First of all, all of the transition joints in the shower both horizontal and vertical should not have been grouted with a cementitious grout. They should have been filled with an ASTM C920 resilient sealant…
Read MoreWhat can I do about my failed tile floor in the home I bought 1 year ago?
ANSWER – It sounds as though your tile installation has failed and is debonding. It is likely due to compounding deficiencies in how it was installed. The substrate may have not been properly prepared. The tile…
Read MoreWhat can I do about my 2 year old tile installation that is coming loose?
ANSWER – It sounds as though your tile installation has failed and is debonding. It is likely due to compounding deficiencies in how it was installed. The substrate may have not been properly prepared. The…
Read MoreIs it normal to have a granite countertop have cracks that continue through the stone?
ANSWER – The Natural Stone Institute, formally the Marble Institute of America, Dimension Stone Design Manual states that “Cracks occur in stones as a result of man-made mechanically induced stresses during handling, fabrication, transport, or…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between Limestone and Marble?
ANSWER: According to Pizzul Marmi Aurisina’s website blog, due to their technical characteristics, stones are particularly suitable for different applications and, indeed, have been used since the ancient times of the Bronze Age in any kind of…
Read MoreHow long will it take for Limestone to Dry from being wet, and will the dark spots go away?
ANSWER – There are 3 subcategories of limestone per ASTM C568. Their physical properties vary from being vary porous to very low absorbing.
How fast the limestone will dry depends on how absorbing it is,…
Read MoreWhat caused my limestone tile to develop a yellow/brown stain along its edge?
ANSWER – Normally if you have a yellow/brown rust-like color stain it is due to a combination of the stone being subjected to excessive moisture and due to the presence of metal, or that the…
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