I have a radiant heat floor. Can I install ceramic tile directly over it?
Great Western Flooring - FAQ'sDepending upon the type of system you have, it is usually possible to install ceramic over radiant heat floors. Some applications will require a membrane in between the tile and subfloor. Ask your contractor what is best for you. One of the rubs against ceramic tile is that it is cold and hard. There are floor heating systems available to make your floor more comfortable to the touch, but in terms of hardness, yes, ceramic is much like hardwood in that it doesn’t have much give.
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Ontario ceramic tile technical info - ceramic tile installat...Ceramic tile can be bonded to ceramic tile with a polymer modified thinset BUT your installation will only be as good as the weakest tile in the old installation.
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APC Cork offers high quality cork flooring for all your floo...Cork is a natural insulator so just by having a heated house; the floor will draw the warmth. If you still want to install radiant heat, it has posed no problems. The floor may take slightly longer warm up but the heat will be retained efficiently. Only floating floors should be installed over radiant heat systems. Floating floors tend to go through normal contraction and expansion as a unit since they are not attached to the sub-floor.
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Great Western Flooring - FAQ'sWe generally recommend that the underlayment be removed because the subfloor may mot be adequate to support tile; however if your existing vinyl floor was installed over an adequate subfloor using a full spread installation method then yes, it can be done if you use the proper installation products.
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CTaSC: Installation FAQ QuestionsLayout - My husband is having trouble with the layout/cuts in the ceramic tile for our tub/shower area. There is an uncentered window in the primary wall. He keeps saying "no matter how I figure it, I still end up with 1/2" gap at the top of wall". Is there any way you can tell him what he's doing wrong? Thanks SOOO MUCH! Exterior Chimney - Do you have any information on tiling the exterior of a stucco chimney? Below freezing in winter.
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Caribbean Tile and Stone - || FAQ About Tiles ||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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Ontario ceramic tile technical info - ceramic tile installat...Although modified thinset will bond to the vinyl floor covering it doesn't mean it will allow for a successful installation. The vinyl should be removed along with the 1/4" plywood underlayment.
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Caribbean Tile and Stone - || FAQ About Tiles ||Yes. However, we recommend unglazed, frost proof tiles for outdoor use. Look for tiles with absorption rates of 0.5% or less.
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Mohawk Flooring - Hardwood FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions ...Yes, Mohawk Engineered & Longstrip (glueless) Hardwood Floors are suitable for installing over a radiant heated concrete slab. Caution: The slab surface must never exceed 85 degrees F in temperature. Before installing over a radiant heated floor, turn off heat and wait until the floor has reached room temperature. After installing the floor return the heat to the previous setting.
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FLOORSUREWe would prefer that you did not. Floor heating systems are professionally installed through our trained personnel.
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Caribbean Tile and Stone - || FAQ About Tiles ||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.
Related QuestionsHow long will a ceramic tile floor last? How about my ceramic shower?
Great Western Flooring - FAQ'sIf your tile floor is properly maintained, you can expect it to last 20 years or more. You will greatly enhance the life of your tile floors or walls by using a properly installed cement backer board. Properly maintained tile walls installed over a cement backer board can also last 20 or more years.
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EasyBath Acrylic Bath - ABI AmeriWall Acrylic Bath wall Inst...When adhesive is applied over tile and the panels are adhered to the tile, the solvent in the adhesive is unable to dissipate through the ceramic tile as it would through drywall. Therefore, the only surface it can dissipate through is the plastic surround panel. This can cause the panel to soften or melt. It is also not recommended to install thinner panels over top of ceramic tile. Over time, the tile grout lines can become visible beneath the thin panels.
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Premium quality hardwood floor - product, design ideas and i...No. Puzzle Floor™ requires a sub-floor. Minimum 3/4" (19mm) stress rated plywood or O.S.B. (Oriented Strand Board) Tongue and Groove over open joists or sleepers.
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Minnesota Tile - Natural Stone, Mosaic, etc - FactsTile is the most durable flooring and facing material available. It is color permanent and virtually abrasion resistant. It will not cut, tear, gouge, puncture, warp, rot, burn or require refinishing.
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Flooring Xpress | FAQsAlthough glazed ceramic tile requires less floor care than most of the other flooring types, there are things you need to do to maintain the beauty of the ceramic tile floor. Wash regularly. Wash the floor regularly to remove any dirt or grit. Use a mild, diluted detergent solution, such as Mr. Clean or Spic & Span. If in doubt, call us to get the file manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations. Always rinse.
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Sogo Vitrified Tiles :: Frequently Asked QuestionsSogo, a fully homogenous tile is far superior to ordinary ceramic floor tiles. Ordinary ceramic floor tiles are porous products and require to be glazed before use. Sogo on the other hand is an unglazed product. It is made of single compact body mass and is fully vitrified (water absorption near zero). This makes it stronger and more durables.
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Ontario ceramic tile technical info - ceramic tile installat...It's important that your floor be strong and without any flexibility. Your joists should be 2"x10" centered every 16". The plywood subfloor must be either 5/8" exterior grade plywood or 3/4" OSB before you begin adding to the substrate. Deflection both dead and live loads must not exceed L/360 for ceramic tile or L/720 for natural stone and some larger ceramic tiles. There are allowances made for variances to the above. Check with the pros in the forum for recommendations.
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FAQ : Ceramic / Stone Technics : The Perfect PairCeramic tile is a mixture of clays, molded into a shape and fired at high temperatures - resulting in a hard body. This hard body may be left untreated or it may receive a glazed wear layer. All the raw materials that go into making ceramic tile come from the earth, including the colors of the glaze.
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Minnesota Tile - Natural Stone, Mosaic, etc - FactsCeramic tile is a mixture of clays which have been shaped and fired at high temperatures, resulting in a hard body. Ceramic tile is made of two parts: the body, which is called the Bisque and the surface which is called the Glaze. Glaze colors are made from minerals such as gold, sliver, zinc copper, mercury cobalt and others.
Related QuestionsTile and Stone Factory Outlet - FAQsPowdered clays and sand are pressed under 2,400 psi (pounds per square inch) into the desired tile shape. Next, the tile is glazed with different colors and silk screens, then fired at temperatures reaching 1,180° C or 2,500° F. The finished product is a durable, maintenance-free ceramic tile.Related Questions
Can I use mastic to install floor tile?
Design Stone Gallery - FAQIt 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.
Related QuestionsPort St. Lucie, Florida Tile and Marble Contractor: Chris Bo...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.Related Questions
Can I install vinyl tile on a concrete floor?
depot-tile.com - Frequently Asked QuestionsConcrete 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.
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Heating & Cooling Frequently Asked Questions by Vertex Mecha...Most floor coverings can be used over a hydronic heating system, keeping in mind that the system is designed for that particular covering. Tile is the most efficient, since it is the most conductive. Hardwoods come next and then carpet and pad. Even vinyl or linoleum can be used. Typically the only design variance between these three common floor coverings is supply temperature.
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HRH FAQ'sYes, but check with your local code enforcement department (some require boilers only) and make sure your water heater is sized correctly for the area you are heating. Set the water heater temperature control to high and make sure to install a thermostatic mixing valve and expansion tank.
Related QuestionsIs it possible to just heat the ceramic floor in our master bath?
Radiant Heating FAQAbsolutely. Radiantmax Floor Systems let you heat only those rooms you want to heat. The bathroom is a big priority for people who don't like to step onto cold tile.
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