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Does the installation of Glass Tile require a Crack Isolation membrane?
ANSWER – There are no mandatory requirements to install glass tile over an ANSI A118.12 crack isolation membrane, unless the substrate to which the tile will be adhered to has non-structural cracks. Tile cannot be…
Read MoreHow do I repair the crack in my travertine floor over electric radiant heating?
ANSWER – I assume there was a wood subfloor under the carpet. The cementitious backer board should have been glued and screwed every 8″ to the subfloor. The 3×5 foot sheets should have been staggered…
Read MoreHow Should I clean and maintain my Limestone flooring?
ANSWER – Normally all you need to clean limestone or other types of natural stone is a neutral based cleaner or detergent. It is recommended to purchase cleaners that are manufactured specifically for cleaning natural stone. There…
Read MoreWhy is water coming out of my Tile Grout Joints?
ANSWER – I will assume that your tile floor is installed over a concrete slab on ground.
We know that in New Orleans, as well as in other geographic areas, there is a very high…
Read MoreWhat is Efflorescence and How to Avoid it?
ANSWER – Excessive efflorescence staining (generally a whitish substance) on stone, tiles, grout, or adjacent surfaces is a generally a symptom of an excessive moisture problem.
How do we remove the Optical Haze from our Polished Tile?
ANSWER – Optical Hazing is a distortion condition that is found on some polished ceramic tile surfaces. The distortion is invisible under normal lighting and only noticeable when illuminated by light coming in from the side…
Read MoreWhat has caused my marble tiles to Tent up from the floor?
ANSWER – When there is a problem it is generally not due to one deficiency, but rather due to multiple deficiencies.
Buckling marble tile or tenting marble tile is typically due to the marble is expanding…
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