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Why 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 MoreWhat are the proper Methods and Standards for applying Thin-set Mortar to Tile?
ANSWER – What they did is called spot bonding, which is against industry standards unless the adhesive is an epoxy on an interior wall application over cementitious backer board application.
It does no good skim coating…
Read MoreWhy does my ceramic tile floor feel tacky when it gets cold?
ANSWER – When the interior atmosphere is humid and warm, and the outdoor temperature is very cold, then the tile surface is relatively cold, and in effect it becomes the warm side of a vapor…
Read MoreIs my Porcelain Tile strong enough to bear the weight of a heavy wood stove?
ANSWER – If in fact the tile you are selecting is a porcelain tile with the physical properties as required in ANSI A137.1, and it is installed correctly, it should be suitable for bearing the…
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 MoreHow do I repair my polished granite floor that was stained by my dog's urine?
ANSWER – Urine is acidic. Even though natural granite is very chemical resistant, if it is subjected to something acidic and it either isn’t cleaned timely or properly, then it can etch the surface of…
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