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What products do I use to install tile in my Travel Trailer Home - Motor Home?
Donato Pompo · Aug 23rd, 2020
ANSWER - To determine what adhesive to use to install a time you need to determine what is the substrate. You need to know what type of tile you are going to install. In Trailer…
Read MoreWhat is Causing my Kitchen Marble Countertop to Stain?
Donato Pompo · Aug 15th, 2020
ANSWER - Marble isn't the safest material to use on a kitchen countertop because it is primarily comprised of calcium carbonate that is chemical sensitive and has a tendency to scratch. Having a honed surface…
Read MoreCan I seal a Saltillo Terra Cotta tile with a Sealer that won't change its appearance?
Donato Pompo · Aug 9th, 2020
ANSWER - There are sealers called penetrating sealers that seal the tile but doesn't change the appearance of the tile. These is a product called Miracle 511 Impregnator Porous Plus meant for high absorbing tiles…
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Is it a problem if Schluter Ditra is installed on the walls of a Steam Shower?
Donato Pompo · Aug 9th, 2020
ANSWER - Based on the Schluter literature, although they only show floor applications, they don't say it is only for floors. The Ditra is waterproof if installed correctly for waterproofing. It does have a key…
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What should we do if there is evidence that there is high Moisture coming up our Concrete Slabs?
Donato Pompo · Aug 9th, 2020
ANSWER - Carpet might be allowing the moisture to evaporate through it, but as dirty as carpets get you could develop some microbial growth in the carpet. Adding more carpet doesn't solve or prevent problems.…
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Why do my Plank Floor Tiles have a Haze or have Lost its Color?
Donato Pompo · Aug 9th, 2020
ANSWER - Tiles should not lose their color from cleaning. There are a lot of variables to consider. First what kind of tile is it and how was it manufactured. I will assume it is…
Read MoreIs it necessary to waterproof under tile installations?
Donato Pompo · Aug 4th, 2020
ANSWER - It depends on the application on whether waterproofing under a tile installation is necessary. If it is in a wet application and in some exterior applications, then it is necessary to waterproof the…
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How do you remove stains in Limestone in an Exterior Application?
Donato Pompo · Jul 31st, 2020
ANSWER - Limestone stone is a calcium carbonate sedimentary natural stone. It contains various minerals such as ferrous oxide that when subjected to excessive moisture can develop mineral stains. Sometimes this is just minor staining…
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