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How to Prevent Saltillo Tiles from Developing Mold and Efflorescence?
ANSWER – Mold or any type of microbial growth is a symptom of excessive moisture. Mold spores are ubiquitous. They are found everywhere. If there is high moisture or humidity at moderate temperatures mold will grow. …
Read MoreInvestigating salt water damages to Granite Floor Tile
ANSWER – We have investigated many projects throughout North America where there has been a water incident that allegedly caused damage to a natural stone. Many times there are no resultant damages, or the damages…
Read MoreIndustry Standards for thin-set contact for adhered tile applications?
ANSWER – The reference standards for thin-set contact can be found as follows:
2013.1 ANSI A108.5-3.3.3 states …coverage with the corners and edges fully supported.
2014 TCNA Handbook – substrate requirements – Mortar and Mortar…
Read MoreI am concerned about the breaking strength of a tile
ANSWER – The breaking strength minimum industry requirement for ceramic tile is a laboratory test of what is mostly an unsupported tile and isn’t directly meaningful in terms of determining what kind of dead and…
Read MoreWhat is the cause of the Indent Fractures in My Tile?
ANSWER – Indent fractures normally occur in natural stone, although I have seen it in glazed wall tiles. We normally don’t see it in ceramic floor tiles.
Normally indent fractures are due to excessive shrinkage… Read More