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 ANSWER – If the red oak stain is an oil based stain then water by itself will not breakdown the stain.  Normally for oil-based stains you need to make a poultice with baking soda and water…

ANSWER – It is not unusual for stone to be damp when received as it is normally packaged damp and in air tight containers so it won’t be completely dry.

ANSWER – Yes, there is a way to install tile and within one day walk on it. There are rapid setting thin-set mortar adhesives for installing tile where the manufacturer allows you to grout within…

ANSWER – There is a type of sealer called an enhancer that will darken stone tiles and unglazed ceramic tiles to some degree and seal it as the same time. So depending on what type…

ANSWER – The grout haze might be able to be removed with a diluted vinegar (acidic) solution and a bristle brush.  You want to avoid corrosive or concentrated acids.  The haze might be a polymer or…

ANSWER – If the metal is scarified and cleaned you can bond ceramic tile to it with a tile epoxy adhesive.  Tile can withstand the heat and the epoxy adhesive can take heat to an extent,…

ANSWER – There are different types of glass tile. Cast glass tiles and fused glass tiles generally are not prone to chipping and scratching, but of course any tile can chip and scratch under the…

ANSWER – The general rule is to never use acid on a tile. Using sulfamic acid normally isn’t a problem because it is so mild. If the porcelain tile was a polished porcelain tile, then…

ANSWER – ceramic tile (porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile) or stone tile can be installed over vinyl materials if done correctly and with some limitations. The tile attachment to the underlying substrate…

ANSWER – If tile installers are not experienced at using epoxy grouts it tends to result in leaving an epoxy haze.

Never use muriatic acid for anything to do with a tile, let alone for…