Your architect or contractor will be the best judge, but 35 kg per square metre is the prescribed limit for stud and plasterboard walls. We will advise you on the correct seal for any tile you choose. Surprisingly unglazed porcelain, especially if polished, requires sealing.

With a pounds per square inch (psi) capacity of 5,720 Graspave2 can support any load that is legal to drive on the street. The highest truck tire pressure allowed to drive on the roads is 120psi, fire truck outriggers are only around 81psi. Grasspave2 is designed to transfer the surface load to the subbase which should be designed to a depth that will support the anticipated loads.

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.

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.

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.

It's the newest style in wall decoration, molded and hand painted to create 2 dimensional hanging blocks. Instead of the motionless works of art like painting, these tiles can be displayed more creatively - they can be grouped en masse, in series or in checkerboard effect. You can change the patterns and arrangements as your mood suggests. They're transferable reasonably priced as well. It is a perfect gift and collectible item.

Yes you can tile over a painted wall, however there may be limitations. If it is a painted wall for a kitchen splash or a tub surround it should be fine unless it has many coats of paint on it. Concrete walls, the paint must be removed.

Yes. If the old tiles are high-gloss, we recommend sanding them down first to increase bonding strength. Then use a high-strength latex thinset to install the new tile.

No. Wall tile has a lower breaking strength than floor tile. By installing wall tile on floors, you run the risk of the tile cracking or breaking over time.

The price of the wall hanging includes: The tiles that make up the mural - each with a grid number marked, a grid layout, installation and care tips.

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.

For floor tile, multiply the length by the width to get the square footage needed. Then add ten percent for cuts. For walls, multiply the linear feet by how high you want the tile to go from the floor. For example: Your wall measures 40 linear feet and you want the tile to end 48 inches (4 feet) above the floor. 40 ft. x 4 ft. = 160 square feet

We recommend that your siding have a moisture content of 15% or below prior to staining. Since many homeowners do not have access to a moisture meter it is a good recommendation to wait 3-5 days after a heavy rain to allow the exterior and interior moisture content of the wood to lower. After the home has been thoroughly cleaned using Cabot Problem-Solver Wood Cleaner and the coating is in good sound condition, we recommend using Problem-Solver Oil Primer.

The plasma screen is 42 inches (diagonal measurement), and the entire unit is approximately 103cm wide, 65cm high and 9cm thick. You can mount the screen on a wall, it just like hanging a picture. Keep in mind that it weighs about 30kg without a stand, 35 Kg with stand. For wall mounting, you can purchase an optional wall bracket from us.

This product is designed for heavy traffic areas. Its high hardness and breaking strength compared to marble and other ceramic flooring make it an ideal choice for high traffic application. It is specially suited for high traffic areas such as hotel lobbies and airports from the point of durability and aesthetics. If maintained properly, that is, kept free of grit and sand, it should last the lifetime of your home.

Steel sidewall supports run up both sides of the trailer tub adding extra strength. Heavy objects can be laid across the trailer without fear of collapsing the sidewalls. When hauling sand, dirt or rock, the supported sidewalls keep the tub from bowing out which could cause excessive wear on the tub and tires.

Tile Installation over Cracks - I am building a house in Florida, and the slab is a year old, and its cracked. Before I install the ceramic tile, should I use any kind of underlayment to prevent the tile from cracking, and if yes, what kind? Can I use roof paper as an underlayment? I will appreciate your answer, thank you! Old Thin-set Removal - The first floor of my house is currently comprised of carpet in the living areas and tile in the kitchen and major hallways.

You'll want to choose images that are IN FOCUS and have a simple background. Please see our Successful Imaging Page for more details. If you have a digital image that you want to use, please see our Successful Imaging Page for a full discussion on file size limitations.

Structural strength and resistance to abrasion. We will help you choose the perfect tile to use for your space. One example - we wouldn't advise Mexican hand-painted tiles for a shower, on account of the wider grouting required.

If your commercial or residential building is being constructed to use shingles, the trusses being used may not support tile, and could need to be adjusted. Discuss your desire for a tile roof with your contractor to ensure the proper trusses and support system are being used. BACK TO TOP

r. Plasma screens come in sizes varying from 30 to 60 inches and beyond. They can weigh around 100 pounds but like a large picture can be mounted on a wall via a wall mount. They can also be less then 4 inches wide.

Met-Tile is made of 3-ft-wide steel panels, in lengths of two to 20 feet. Since the panels are stepped to create a tile-like appearance, they are commonly referred to as "tile panels" or "tile facsimile panels."

Granite and marble are roughly 6 pounds per square foot per centimetre of thickness. For example, a 2cm slab of granite weighs approximately 12 pounds per square foot and a 3cm slab weighs approximately 18 pounds per square foot. Any cabinet that is well constructed and properly set will support the weight of natural stone countertops.

feet of copper link rain chain = 5 pounds, 10 feet of copper cup rain chain = 7 pounds. A normal gutter is designed to hold much more weight than this. Remember that each gallon of rainwater weighs 8 pounds, and your gutter, when full, will be supporting many gallons.

Heavy metals are trace metals with a density at least five times that of water. They are stable elements that cannot be metabolized by the body and get passed up in the food chain to human beings (bio-accumulate). The most common and harmful heavy metals are Aluminum Arsenic Cadmium Copper Lead Mercury and Nickel. There are many more existing heavy metals that are not as prevalent or as harmful as the previously noted elements.

Heavy drinking is consuming alcohol in excess of 1 drink per day on average for women and greater than 2 drinks per day on average for men (NIAAA, 2004).