It is not recommended to install tile over gypsum products. The moisture in the setting materials has a tendency to deteriorate the gypsum cement.

No, tile installation is not recommended over gypsum products. The moisture in the setting materials will deteriorate the gypsum cement.

Lightweight concrete is purchased from LCM and all technology and know how will be transfer to any parties willing to be train in the field of lightweight concrete installation. Those interested will have access to a LCM Foam Generator and all methods of applications. These people purchase their liquid foam concentrates directly from LCM.

The pre-formed foam is added to the cement slurry and mixed in the concrete mixer or in a continuous process. >From that point, lightweight concrete is placed in any way that a fluid mix can be transported. Pumping is the most common method of placement. Tailgate ready mix truck delivery, bucket cranes, wheelbarrows, hand carried buckets and any other acceptable method of delivering a fluid mix works well.

The cement and water slurry should be mixed until there are no dry clumps or balls of cement. The pre-formed foam mixture is then added into the mixture. The foam mixes quite rapidly into the slurry and only requires modest mixing times depending upon the mixing equipment.

Lightweight concrete is a very easily pumped, highly fluid mixture. The bulk of lightweight concrete is placed by pumping. Lightweight concrete typically will move through the pump lines using less pressure than typical heavier grout mixes

Most lightweight concrete is left to self-seek a level and not surface "finished" in the traditional sense. Much lightweight concrete is covered by another material. A floor overlayment type smoother tool can be used simply to break the surface air cells and create a more uniform and polished look to the surface in the rare case when a more uniform surface appearance is desired.

No. Our cast limestone is made using real limestone and is similar to the weight of natural stone. This should be taken into consideration when ordering and planning off loading of your mantel.

Lightweight concrete may be produce with any type of portland cement or portland cement & fly ash mixture. The performance characteristics of type II, type III and specialty cements carry forward into the performance of the lightweight concrete.

If the floor is cracked it is advisable to use an anti-fracture membrane, otherwise cracks may transmit through the tile. Also as stated in question #2 you cannot tile over a painted concrete floor.

In the lower density ranges lightweight concrete does not develop the compressive strength of plain concrete. While this may be a disadvantage in plain concrete applications, it is an advantage in a lightweight concrete application. It should be considered that lightweight concrete and plain concrete are typically used for different types of applications. Each form of concrete exhibits a unique family of performance characteristics. Each should be utilized in the appropriate type of project.

A typical concrete structure project will be much less expensive cubic meter to cubic meter when compared to plain concrete due to labor savings, less cost of forming works, less steelworks, eliminate brickworks, cement renderings work and the price savings is very substantial when compare to conventional methods. We should note that lightweight concrete is seldom ever used in an application where plain concrete would be applicable.

Once again, similar in scope to the above question regarding marine float applications, lightweight concrete could be used for the fill in a concrete canoe but should probably be encased in a waterproof membrane

Some products (e.g. marble, limestone, granite and glass) and some applications (e.g. stall showers with water-proof pans and “warm floors”) are projects for professional installers. Remember your professional installer provides many value-added services (e.g. take-offs, deliveries and warranties). If you are considering do-it-yourself pick up one of the many books or videos available. Some products and projects lend themselves well to do-it-yourself.

Yes. However, tile will not bond directly to a wood floor. We recommend the following methods to prepare your wood floor for tile installation: Install Schluter Ditra, from Schluter Systems, with a latex thinset. Then install the tile using a non-latex thinset.

Lightweight concrete is compatible with common concrete construction admixtures; however, most common admixtures are added to plain concrete to effect a change in the characteristics of the concrete that are not applicable to lightweight concrete application performance. As an example, lightweight concrete needs no air entrainment or finishing aids; however, color admixtures and strength enhancing admixtures work well if they are applicable to the project.

Lightweight concrete may also contain normal or lightweight, fine and/or coarse aggregates. The rigid foam air cell system differs from conventional aggregate concrete in the methods of production and in the more extensive range of end uses. Lightweight concrete may be either cast-in-place or pre-cast. Lightweight concrete mix designs in general are designed to create a product with a low density and resultant relatively lower compressive strength (when compared to plain concrete).

Fly ash added to the cement does not adversely affect the basic hardened state of lightweight concrete. Infusing and supporting the lightweight concrete with the air cell system is a mechanical action and is not problematic with fly ash or admixture concrete chemistry. Note that some fly ash mixes may take longer to set than pure portland cement applications. Mixes with large percentages of fly ash may take an very extended time to set up.

Not with well engineered liquid foam concentrates. The pre-formed foam lightweight concrete products made from top quality LCM liquid foam concentrates do not collapse. Air cell stability is the mark of a superior foam concentrate and foam generator combination. Which is not to say that all lightweight concrete products are stable. Particular care should be taken to test foams from water pressure type foam generators, and gas-off chemical products.

the lower densities, lightweight concrete will float, and in many cases float indefinitely. Because of its limited impact and abrasion resistance, lightweight concrete used for marine flotation should be encased and used for the fill of a float. For example, a superior marine float could be made with sealed 55-gallon drums full of low-density lightweight concrete.

Test procedures for lightweight concrete are beyond the scope of this short document; however, lightweight concrete LCM representatives will be happy to assist you in the actual testing or furnishing descriptions of common tests. Properties commonly tested are for its compressive strength The majority of regular concrete produced is in the density range of 2400 kg permeter cube.

The adhesive backing on the TakMat will adhere safely to tile but may not properly adhere to concrete.

Concrete Floors must not contain a sealer or finish of any kind. For installing below grade (below floor level, like in basements), we recommend Basement Proofer to prepare concrete floors. First, clean the sub-floor for any remaining dirt and grease. Tiles must be in the room of installation for at least 2 days to stabilize temperature. Never use polyurethane over vinyl tile.

Yes. You will need to make your sales representative aware of this, so the materials can be figured properly. Anchor bolts will need to be placed in the slab on 3' centers prior to construction. Ask your sales representative for an anchor bolt layout; this will need to be used when the concrete is poured. Back to Top

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue.

That would depend on many factors. The biggest concerns are the unsupported span of the rafters and the size of the window and door headers. In many areas where snow load or wind load have already been designed into the structure the additional weight between standard and lightweight roof tile is within the tolerances built into the house. However, if your reroofing project requires lightweight roof tile, Westile offers FeatherStone lightweight roof tile in Colorado.

For the matte tiles, you can clean them with any non-abrasive cleaner. The glass tiles can be cleaned with any type of glass cleaner. The gloss tiles should only be dusted - if cleaning must be done use a cleaner and a cloth that you would use on fine crystal and fine silver. The tumbled can be cleaned with any household cleaner.

Slate tile can be used outside if set on a solid substrate with mortar. Slate tiles should not be installed on sand nor should they be used as pavers.

Because ceramic tile is rigid and somewhat brittle, a strong underlayment is the most important part of the tile installation. Interior-grade plywood and particleboard are not considered a strong enough floor underlayment. Therefore, we do not recommend laying floor tile over particleboard. The particleboard should be replaced with a suitable substrate before installing ceramic tile.

Yes you can as long as you use a product that’s freeze/thaw stable. Keep in mind slip resistance as well.