cracked tile
Is it every tile on the floor cracked or every tile in one row cracked? We will need to ask a few questions to get a good picture of what it looks ...
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about 6 years by Tileguybob
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water under shoawer floor
If the cement under the shower floor tiles is wet after five days of non-use I have a strong hunch that there is noo preslope built in under the ti...
about 6 years by Tileguybob
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sealers
Probably a good impregnating sealer and color enhancer will work. Try www.aquamix.com and look at their product line.
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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vinyl over ceramic tile
Probably not a good idea as the indentations in the grout lines will show through over time. If you flash the grout joints and sand the edges smoot...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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glazing
What kind of tile is it? You said ceramic, but ceramic tile comes with a glaze coating on it.
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile size
As far as the tile size or pattern making a room look larger, I just dont see it, but it could be just me. A 5x5 room with a vanity and toilet in i...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile vs wood
You hit the bullseye. If the subfloor isn't up to snuff then any tile will crack. It could be the size and or spacing of the joists, it could be th...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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sulphamic acid
It can be found in the tile section at HD
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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Vinyl on floor
If the plywood you are looking at is 1/4" luan it HAS to come out, no way around it. If it is plywood, not OSB, not pressboard and not luan you. ma...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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asbestos in the air
Asbestos fibers only become dangerous when they are floating in the air, dry scraping a floor will put them airborn and the drilling sure could hav...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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asbestos in lino
Yes, it is free of asbestos. That practice was stopped by the mid 80s'.
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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Tile in tub surround.
The building code gurus have declared that greenboard is longer acceptable for use in the wet area of a tub or shower surround. And with good reaso...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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electric mats
Both have similar methods of operation and look alike as well, customer service and tech help is about the same. As they are direct competitors I b...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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tile on ceiling
Terry, It can be done for looks or for function. If the ceiling is high it wont need the tile but it may look nice. A low ceiling will get spray...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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black adhesive
In the long run it may be better to lift that subfloor and replace it. The black adhesive, depending on how old it is may contain some asbestos. ...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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grout lines
The spacing between the tiles is at 1/16" but it looks like 1/8" because the tile have a beveled edge that gets filled with grout so it looks wider...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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underlayments
Simply put, the particle board must come out wherever it would be under the new tile and the hardwood must come out and be replaced with plywood be...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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grout cleaning
You have to be careful about what kind of cleaners yoyu use on stonne tile as some may etch the stone or dull the polished surface. A professional ...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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drain extenders
There is a product called Extendo-Drain that will do what you want. Some high end tile retailers may carry it, not the big box stores, or you can g...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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type of tile
Both will perform the same regarding spills but the porcelain may be a better choice for long term wear. Porcelain is overtaking clay ceramic as th...
over 6 years by Tileguybob
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