cracks failures Grout

Cost to have someone investigate cracking and crumbling Grout?

ANSWER – If the ceramic tiles were installed correctly the grout should not be cracking and crumbling.

Chances are your installation is over a wood subfloor and/or backer board. Maybe the floor was prepared incorrectly.…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Grout installation Standards Waterproofing

What is the Max Acceptable Vapor Transmission for Porcelain Tile w/ Epoxy Grout?

ANSWER – The allowable vapor emission rate depends on what installation and tile products you are using. Generally speaking the standard for the floor covering industry and what most installation product manufacturers publish is 3…

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cracks failures stone

Cost to inspect Cracks in Limestone Tile?

ANSWER – Many types of limestone tile have veins that can appear to look like cracks, but are really natural veins of a different composition in the stone.

If it goes completely through one tile…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Exterior installation Waterproofing Wet Areas

How do I install Mosaic Tiles to be Freeze Thaw Proof?

ANSWER – First you need to verify that your mosaic is frost proof/freeze thaw stable.  If it is porcelain or vitreous clay tile it is possibly frost proof.  If it is a stone mosaic then it…

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Debonding Tile failures stone Tenting

Why is my Marble Tile Tenting (lifting up-debonding)?

ANSWER – First of all, if your marble tile floor was installed correctly then it should not have tented up (lifted up) or debonded.

When there is a failure it generally is not due to one…

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Balcony Exterior Exterior Decks & Balconies installation Wet Areas

How do I install Tile on upper Exterior Patio Deck over a room?

ANSWER – Exterior decks are very problematic if they are not installed correctly, particularly if there is occupied space underneath it.

There are several steps necessary to make sure your tile deck will perform as intended. …

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installation

How can I be sure the tile installer installs correctly?

ANSWER – The key to a quality and successful tile installation that will last many years is to have a quality control plan to ensure your installer is installing the tile correctly per industry standards.…

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Grout Repairs sealers

How do I change the Epoxy Grout color?

ANSWER – The question is why the epoxy grout turned white?  Sometimes if there is excessive moisture it can cause discoloration.  If the epoxy is performing well other than it is the wrong color, then…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile installation selection stone

What type of Tile should I use on my Patio?

ANSWER – Porcelain tile is considered one of the best tiles in terms of durability and resistance to moisture.  There are other types of ceramic tile that will perform well too, but you need to…

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selection stone

How do I find a Stone Consultant for specifying natural stone?

ANSWER – Your best bet is to visit a local tile and stone showroom or stone fabrication shop to see some of the various stone types and options.  Or call in one of your tile sales…

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