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ANSWER – Today with the huge demand for stone and the limited supply there are many degrees of variation and quality.  To add to the confusion many…

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

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 – 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…

Answer – Technically the thicker the ceramic tile, the greater the breaking strength (that is, the less likely it will break).  Although the 5/16″ thick porcelain tile is very strong and durable, and it’s suitable for most…

ANSWER – Granite is normally one of most durable natural stone and normally very resistant to climatic conditions.  Although today stone comes from all over the world in various…

ANSWER – I would have to write a book to answer all your questions.  So I will give you an abbreviated version.

1. Ask the larger ceramic tile supply companies in your area for names…

ANSWER – Regarding your glazed porcelain tile the first thing I would do is make sure it is a glazed porcelain tile.  The body of the tile should look…

ANSWER – If I understand your question, you are saying that you are installing 18×18 ceramic tiles over 3 floor areas.  I assume one is a concrete slab, and…