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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 – 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…

ANSWER – Regarding your question on what to specifically take into consider for use of a marble or limestone in a Turkish Steam Room, it is difficult to be…

ANSWER – “How can I salvage ceramic tile??” is a big question with many variables.If they’re installed well, you won’t be able to remove them without getting some of the substrate to which they’re attached. You…

ANSWER – It is normally recommended to seal natural stone counter tops because it comes into contact with various chemicals and foods that can lead to staining. Particularly with more porous stones and for…

ANSWER – I’m not sure I fully understand your question, but I’ll try to answer it.

The ceramic tile bullnose trim accessory for ceramic tile allows you to make a pleasing transition from one plane to…

ANSWER – Ceramic tile can be adhered to anything with limitations.

You can adhere to glass, metal, wood, drywall, fiberglass, etc. with limitations.

The substrate material has to be structurally stable and can’t have…

ANSWER – I would not try to save the wood underneath the cementitious backer board.  The fact that moisture reached the wood either through the top, sides or underneath…

ANSWER – It is possible to change the color of your tile if it is a porous unglazed tile (same material from top to bottom), and not a glazed…

ANSWER – Normally people use special diamond or carbide drills and drill into the tile to attach shelves. You can adjust it so the screws go into the grout joints so they can be…