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Can I use Villaboard® Lining over an existing floor and tile over it?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: No, Villaboard® cannot be used on floors. Tile and Slate Underlay is the product to use for this application.
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Should I use a sealer on my floor tile?

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Ceramic tile in either glazed or unglazed form do not need to be sealed. These products are impervious to moisture and topical sealers will not properly adhere to them. Also, you can not change or alter the appearance or the sheen of a ceramic tile by adding a sealer. Therefore, a sealer in not recommended for glazed and unglazed surfaces.
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Can Villaboard® Lining be used on an external wall?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: No, Villaboard® Lining has been designed and tested for use internally only. Look at our external cladding range for suitable options.
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Can I use mastic to install floor tile?

Design Stone Gallery - FAQ
It is preferred to use a thinset mortar for floors, but in residential use, mastic can be used with tile up to 6" x 6" in size on floors.
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It is preferred to use a thin set mortar for floors, but in residential use, you can use mastic with tile up to 6x6 on floors. Of you are installing tile in an area that is going to be exposed to water conditions, use a mastic that is water-proof so that it will hold up well. This is very important. If you are applying floor tile in areas not exposed to water you can use a mastic that is not water-proof. Epoxy adhesives are also available but their drying times can be difficult to control.
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Should I use a small tile on a small floor?

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Not necessarily. In fact, we recommend large tiles in a small area. The larger format tiles actually make the room seem larger since there aren't as many grout joints and the floor isn't as "busy."
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Can you do my floor tile also?

Bestway Luxury Bath Solutions
Our technicians do not install floor tile, but we can recommend and coordinate with tile contractors to give your bathroom a completely new look.
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Can I install floor tile heating under existing tiled floors?

FLOORSURE
Unfortunately not. The installation of tile heating can only be done before the tiles are laid. If however you have purchased a new existing home without tile heating, you can have a carpet heater installed under a loose lay rug to negate the problem.
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I am installing Villaboard® Lining into a large soffit. Do I need to install control joints?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: Yes, locations of control joints will depend on a number of factors. Refer to the technical manual for further information. Answer: It is recommended that the roof be fully installed before the ceiling is commenced due to frame settlement, and moisture issues.
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Can Villaboard® lining be glued to a masonry wall that has been plastered and painted?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: The walls must be battened out with 45 mm x 30 mm batten and the Villaboard lining sheet is then fixed to these battens.
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Can Villaboard® lining be used to line walls and ceiling of an indoor enclosed pool?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: It can be used as long as Villaboard® bedding and finishing compounds are used for flush jointing of the sheets, and in this case all sheet fixings must be stainless steel.
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I have asbestos floor tile/linoleum. Can I take it up myself?

Asbestos FAQ
Typically the removal and disposal of that type of asbestos containing material is not regulated by EPA (even commercially) if it is in good condition. If the material can be taken up with no significant breakage, there is little risk for fiber release.
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Can the Villaboard® Lining sheet be fixed directly to roof trusses at 900 mm centres?

FAQs | James Hardie
Answer: James Hardie recommend the Villaboard® Lining sheets must not be fixed directly to the roof trusses and that the trusses must be battened out at a maximum of 600 mm centres.
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What can I use to remove a wax buildup on my tile floor?

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Wax Stripper is a super fast acting acrylic wax stripper without the undesirable vapors of ammonia. This biodegradable formula comes in a concentrated industrial strength. Dilute with water according to package directions.
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If I use insulation how quickly can I expect my tile floor to get warm?

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This depends on a number of factors like the sub-floor type and insulation: a cement sub-floor will be slow to warm without a thermal barrier, creating a significant drag on the performance of the floor. A layer of high quality insulation will have a dramatic effect in these circumstances, speeding up the initial warm up times to within 15-20 minutes.
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Can I use a gloss tile on my bathroom or shower floor?

Tile New Zealand
This is an individual choice. As human’s we have a natural ability to ‘recognise and take care’ when encountering different conditions. Gloss and/or polished tiles offer no more issues of concern than an acrylic shower or bath. If you choose to use a gloss and/or polished tile in your shower (for reason of look, design, maintenance etc.) but are concerned about slip resistance when wet you might consider using a mat in or adjacent to your shower.
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Should I use a regular floor primer before installing my tile?

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Only when installing over a porous floor, this means a floor that can "absorb" some of the liquid such as a plywood, or concrete sub-floor. DO NOT use another primer in conjunction with the Basement Proofer and never use primer when installing over existing vinyl flooring.
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Can I use mastic to install ceramic floor tile?

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No. Mastic is best used for wall tile, especially in high-humidity areas. For most floor installation, we recommend latex thinset.
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Which type should I use for an existing cement floor?

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The Milestone will bond good to a clean cement floor and no other bonder is required. Oil and grease will inhibit the bond. The rougher the surface the better the mechanical bond will be. I don't know the Bona epoxy but you might do a test patch and see what you think. One trick you can do is re-coat with the epoxy and broadcast #70 or finer sand over it while it is still wet, as you apply it. You can even put sand or walnut shell in the epoxy before you put it on.
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What if I want to heat my existing floor, can I still use your floor warming system?

Tahoe Radiant
Yes, if you have access to underneath the existing floor, we can install our system in the floor joists.
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Do these mats replace my factory floor mats or can I use them on top of the existing floor mats?

Floor Mats and Floor Liners - FAQs
The choice is yours. The mats can either be used as replacement floor mats or they can be used in conjunction with your existing mats.
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Is it possible to tile onto a wooden floor ?

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Yes, it is possible. However, there are some conditions which must be adhered to. Existing floors must be overlayed with at least WBP grade plywood. However, marine ply is best. It must have a minimum thickness 19mm, screwed down (not nailed) at 150mm centres. All timber surfaces should be primed on the reverse side and all edges. It is essential that one uses powdered adhesive with a latex additive when tiling onto plywood.
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Can floor tile be used on the wall?

Design Stone Gallery - FAQ
Yes, when proper installation methods are followed. Exterior applications require special precautions and installation methods. Do not install floor tile on exterior walls unless the product specifically recommends this application.
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Can I get a tile mosaic on the floor of the pool?

Frequently asked questions from Avalon Pools - An Atlanta Aw...
Tile mosaics are a wonderful, lively addition that complements the appearance of your pool. They can be selected and ordered upon your visit to choose waterline tile.
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Can I put a wall tile on the floor?

Frequently Asked Questions
No, we do not recommend doing this, as a wall is generally a P.E.I. 1 tile, that is it has a very low wearing and will not last very long.
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So what is the difference between a wall and floor tile?

Frequently Asked Questions
Wall tiles are generally more porous, which helps with their adhesion to walls, the glaze is used more for the appearance, and is resistant to detergents etc. On the contrary, floor tiles have low porosity, with low to medium water absorption, which will give them better technical characteristics, as the glaze is more than the look, it is also used to prevent wear and promote scratch resistance.
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When is floor tile regulated?

WDNR - Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about asbestos
The definition of Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM) includes Category I nonfriable asbestos (including floor tile) that has become friable or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading. This includes floor tile that is in poor condition and can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder using hand pressure and floor tile that has been removed utilizing mechanical methods.
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Can I install floor tile heating myself?

FLOORSURE
We would prefer that you did not. Floor heating systems are professionally installed through our trained personnel.
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How do I clean my brick tile floor?

Thin Brick Tile FAQ
Water and oil will bead up on your floor when sealed as recommended in our Installation Specification Guide. You need only mop it up with a sponge. For routine cleaning vacuum or sweep it, as you would any other natural stone floor or a wood floor. To wipe up, use a non-acid based cleaning product. Warm, soapy water is also fine. AquaMix makes a tile cleaning product, Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner, which can be used on your floor. Check their website at www.aquamix.
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