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ANSWER – If the ceramic tile is already installed there is no way to fully waterproof the floor after the fact, unless you replace the tile and install a legitimate waterproof membrane during the replacement…

ANSWER – You indicated you installed a 1/2″ thick limestone over CMU (concrete block) and have not grouted it yet.  Apparently there are dark stains on the surface of the limestone showing that have not gone…

ANSWER – In theory hydrostatic pressure can cause a tile to debond if the hydrostatic pressure is greater than the tensile strength of the adhesive bonding the tile to the substrate.  If a tile is poorly…

ANSWER – If the black spots on the creama marfil tiles were installed in that condition and appear to be a mineral component of that stone then it would be assumed that is characteristic of…

ANSWER – Per TCNA EJ171 standard, exterior tile applications should have expansion joints (movement joints) every 8 to 12 feet in all directs and be filled with a backer rod or tape and a C920 sealant (structural…

ANSWER – If the marble tiles were installed correctly they should not be buckling/bulging from the walls even if it is installed in an interior pool and bath application.

The humidity and moisture is likely contributing…

ANSWER – We do have inspectors in Florida.  We can perform an inspection and investigation to determine what caused the failure, to determine if the installation and tile meets industry standards and the standard of care…

ANSWER – Ceramic (porcelain) tile or stone tile are passive solar effective to the extent of its mass.  The thicker the tile the more mass.  The more mass the more heat/cold stored, the more effective it…

ANSWER – Exterior decks are known for commonly being constructed incorrectly.  Generally when there is a problem it isn’t due to any single deficiency, but rather due to compounding deficiencies.  It is not only whether the…

ANSWER – Organic mastic is not considered a long lasting product, and depending on the type of mastic you used (ANSI A136.1 type 1 versus type 2, and the quality of the product) it can…