Tag: ceramic
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Installing Glass Tile-Bostik Flooring Blog
Glass tile installations have become very popular and are a growing market share. Glass tiles are ecologically sound (many glass tile are made from recycled glass) and offer a wide range of colors. The key to achieving a good installation is substrate preparation. Substrate preparation is the #1 factor that accounts for the success or…
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Electric Radiant Heated Floor Heating
Most people don’t realize that heated floors are an affordable luxury that is easy to install for the do-it-yourselfers. Every ceramic tile floor should have in floor heating for comfort and cost savings. You’ll surely agree if you’ve ever stepped out of a nice hot shower onto a freezing cold ceramic tile floor in the…
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Ceramic Tile Problems
Ceramic Tile Problems: Lippage is how level the tiles are in relationship to the neighboring tiles. If the tiles are not level it could mean the sub-floor is not level or there is debris under the tile, the tile was not set properly in the mortar, or the tiles were manufactured at varying thicknesses. Cracked…