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Are there standards for which direction and off-set a Porcelain Wood Plank Tile should be Installed?
ANSWER – The ANSI A108.02 standards state that any tile being installed in a running bond/staggered/off-set pattern where the side being offset is greater than 15 inches, the offset pattern will be a maximum of…
Read MoreAre there tolerances for natural stone edge profiles to be consistent looking?
ANSWER – The Marble Institute of America (MIA) Dimension Design Stone Manuel Version 8 says for bullnose or other rounded shaped profile edges that the allowable tolerance is no more variation than +/- 1/32 (+/-…
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…
Read MoreAre there Tolerance Standards for Grout or Caulking Joint Width Variation?
ANSWER – You are correct to install caulked movement joints at the perimeters and inside vertical corners of the tile installation. Caulk should be an ASTM C920 silicone sealant per TCNA EJ171 standards.
The ceramic…
Read MoreCould my Mexican Tile be damaged from water coming up through Grout Joints?
ANSWER – Whether or not the Mexican tile was installed correctly with properly placed movement joints the water coming up through your grout joints may or may not affect the performance of the tile.
The…
Read MoreWhy does my New Marble Floor make Creaking Sounds and is it a Defect?
ANSWER – Since the marble was installed over a wood sub-floor, which I assume was plywood, the creaking or squeaky sound is probably due to the plywood not being attached properly. The plywood itself between…
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