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ANSWER – Grout joint width depends on how consistent is the size dimensions of the tile and how flat is the substrate it is being attached to.

Should always have at least 1/8″ wide grout…

ANSWER – There are sealers that do not significantly darken the stone.  Miracle Sealants has one called 511 Impregnator or one called Porous Plus for very porous stones.  Go to our website at www.CTaSC.com…

ANSWER – There are industry standards (ANSI A108.02-4.3.7-2005) that state that for tiles that are consistently sized the grout joints ¼” wide or more can not have any lippage greater than 1/16 inch.  If the…

ANSWER – Normally when there is a problem it is the result of compounding factors that each contribute to the problem to some degree.

The grout was likely over watered when mixed and during the…

ANSWER – There is no simple answer to your question without thoroughly investigating your situation, but I will make some general comments to help you to decide how to proceed.

There is an ASTM F-1869…

ANSWER – Most manufacturers will not sell direct to the consumer and they require large container quantity orders.

For your protection you are better off working through a distributor who can stand behind the product…

ANSWER – There is a lot to installing a tile correctly so I can only briefly answer your questions and give you references.

You can install ceramic tile over properly prepared existing ceramic tile if…

ANSWER – Cracking grout is a symptom that there is excessive movement in the tile. The excessive movement could be caused by too much deflection within the floor. The industry standard is that the deflection…

ANSWER – The TCNA (Tile Council of North America) publishes an Installation guide that can apply to marble tile.  MIA (Marble Institute of America) publishes a manual and discusses wet areas briefly.  For their information…

ANSWER – Talavera tiles are typically glazed tile on a porous red body that is irregular in size with excessive warpage that doesn’t meet ANSI A137.1 standards. The products physical properties will vary depending on…