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Metal tiles are relatively new, so there isn’t a lot of experience with them.  Metal glazed ceramic tiles have been around for awhile, but they may have changed over the years.

Either one should not…

ANSWER – The lower course tile in a vertical wet area should be above the floor tile and there should be a joint there of 1/4″ that is properly treated as a movement joint per…

ANSWER – There is much to consider in preparation when installing stone or ceramic tile, and during the installation process.  I will only respond to your specific question, so my answer in itself will not…

ANSWER – Granite is an igneous natural stone (cooled slowly in the deep upper part of the Earth’s crust) that has very high physical properties and is considered very durable in most cases.  There are…

ANSWER – The easiest way to remove a cement film off flagstone or tile is using an acid if done correctly.  If there is thick excess grout on the flagstone then that should be scraped…

ANSWERS – There are epoxy adhesives that will allow you to bond ceramic tile directly to Formica, but that application is not recommended by industry standards. Of course if the Formica ever comes loose so…

ANSWER – In theory you can stucco over ceramic tile, but the conditions have to be correct and you have to prepare the tile in a special…

ANSWER – Yes, travertine and other natural stones can be restored by cleaning, filling voids, re-honing the surface, and sealing.  If the grout joints are cleaned, then…

ANSWER – The Italians have more experience, they created the current technologies, and they tend to be the leaders in design.

ANSWER – You should always have at least a 1/4″ gap between the tile and the wall it abuts.  If you but a base on top of the tile it will cover the gap, so…