Metal substrates are incompatible with conventional cement base adhesives and they tend to have very low dimensional stability. Nevertheless, it is possible to lay porcelain tiles on a metal stair case if the guidelines given below are followed. Use reactive resin adhesive, such as adhesive of the polyurethane type, which provides high adherence and deformability. Of all residential tile applications, the kitchen is the area where tiles are exposed to the highest level of stress.

Found in glazed and unglazed finishes, porcelain tile is made up of a fine mixture of clays. Their most outstanding feature is their density. They are impervious tiles that absorb from zero to less that one-half-of-one-percent moisture, making them as tough as granite.

The following includes the questions we are asked most often about the EzyTile range of products and their use, plus some additional questions we anticipate may be asked. If you have any other questions, please send us an email or fill in our contact form and we will respond as soon as possible. If you click on any of the links below, it will bring you to the answer to your specific question or scroll through the entire list of questions and answers on the left side of this page.

Although it is possible to fix tiles to exterior grade plywood, and ceramic tiles are installed over wood occasionally, laying tiles directly on wood is not recommended. Tiles are never installed over plywood on an exterior application or in any area which gets wet frequently as the wood expands and warps when it gets wet causing tiles to fracture. Concrete is the best surface to bond ceramic tile or stone.

If the tile surface is suitably even and meets the requirements for laminate flooring in terms of the subfloor (see above) then it is in principle possible. Any unevenness or variations in height in the tile surface can be evened out with an insulation mat. Contact with your manufacturer to check on your specific case.

A reasonably smooth, hard surface, like concrete, is best. However, the tiles can be laid over almost any surface.

Ceramic tiles can be laid outside and are often seen laid in the front garden walkway of Victorian villas. Cold and sub-zero temperatures in winter and hot temperatures in summer months will not damage the tiles and the density of ceramic makes it almost impenetrable to moisture and subsequent freezing. However if a tile cracks owing to an accident etc.

Should you stain a tile never use acid or an acid based product on carreaux de ciments tiles as the acid will dissolve the slip on the surface of the tile. Any stubborn stains can usually be removed with a specialist alkaline based tile cleaner. To protect a newly installed floor it must be waterproofed and sealed as carreaux de ciments tiles are porous and will stain (you can also make the floor shinier and add lustre as carreaux de ciments tiles in their clean state are 'matt' or 'flat').

Each tile is bonded to the plastic base with with special adhesive to prevent the tiles from coming loose under normal conditions of use.

Clean ceramic and porcelain tiles with a mild non-abrasive detergent and warm water. You may also use a window cleaner such as Windex for areas with more soil.

A. Because of their durability and hardness, porcelain tiles have traditionally been used in commercial applications “ think Flinders Street Station and commercial kitchens for example. Nowadays, for similar reasons, more and more people choose porcelain tiles for their homes. Porcelain, or fully vitrified tiles, do not have a glaze over them like traditional tiles.

This is not quite so straightforward. In short, it depends on the porcelain. Porcelain tiles have evolved much over the last few years with the result that there are now many different standards available, although generally speaking, the first generation porcelain tiles were so dense that they did not require sealing it is no longer the case that all porcelain tiles are impervious. First conduct a water test - if your porcelain tile absorbs water then it may benefit from being sealed.

Yes, our stainless steel tiles are manufactured from 22 gauge (.031”) stainless steel with a #4 polish (brushed finish). Our aluminum tiles are manufactured from 5052 .040" aluminum.

Yes, provided that it is placed on frames fixed with deep screws reaching the coarse stucco. Notice that very often, behind wall tiles there may be a coat of plaster not firm enough for frames to be fixed on it. Nevertheless, it would be advisable to remove wall tiles because, if the wall suffers from dampness, it will probably start to come off and fall in the free space between the sheet and the wall.

We do not recommend the tiles are laid on bare earth due to the danger of breaking the tiles if the surface is uneven

If the slope is not so great that you can actually walk on it, then the tiles could satisfactorily be laid. A. Some slope is ideal as it allows water to drain freely away.

Ceramic tiles have been around for over 2000 years. They typically have a white or red clay “biscuit” with some form of glaze on top. Porcelain tile cost more than ordinary ceramic tile because you are getting a superior product. Porcelain tile requires the finest natural ingredients and a rigidly controlled manufacturing process that utilizes the most advanced processes and technology.

Porcelain tiles are characterized by their very low water absorption. This is a result of the very high compression rate of the tile body during the firing stage or gressification, which provides maximum hardness and resistance to bending. Thus, when cutting porcelain, one should follow these guidelines: Use an electric cutter equipped with a diamond disk for porcelain tiles that have been previously cold.

Use the new Armeg PTC drill. Specifically designed and developed in conjunction with professional trade users. The drill bit has a specially developed grade of carbide used in the inserted tip and is ground to very high tolerances. This makes the product the most efficient on the market for repetitive drilling into ceramics, marble, granite, glass etc. Available in the most popular fixing sizes, these bits finally answer, what historically has been a huge problem for plumbers and tilers alike.

Porcelain tiles are prepared from a clay mixture that provides a very dense body tile. It is considered to be impervious which means its absorption is less than 0.5% of moisture. However, each porcelain tile is made differently and therefore there will naturally be higher quality porcelains and lower quality porcelains. Porcelain tiles can be found in red or white bodied form. The white bodied from is more prevalent. The quality of red or brown body tiles varies immensely.

Cost. Most people wouldn't want to shell out $100 to $300 for a single pair of teeth. Porcelain, at least the good stuff, is very expensive as are many of the metals that are manufactured in a grade safe enough to be used in the mouth. More importantly, SAFETY. Acrylic teeth will accept the wear that your natural teeth induce without causing increased tooth enamel wear. You teeth may shift slightly with extended use, but will return to their natural place over night as long as you remove them.

The staircases in almost all conversions are positioned above the existing staircase of the house. They start at the side of the bedroom door and climb upwards along the flank wall of the house and land at the top level with the new loft floor. This means that no extra space is needed or taken away from the first floor living area to accommodate the stairs into the loft.

No. The tiles will NOT adhere to the supporting metal gridwork after your ceiling is refinished. Our acoustical coating is a non-bridging formulation. You will still be able to lift the tiles up for access to the area above the ceiling.

Provided the surface and supporting framework are structurally sound and the surface is even, the tiles are an ideal and cost effective way to bring an existing deck back to its former glory. The pressure on the tile base is normally distributed in such a way that no damage will occur. However if you wish to take additional precautions, then we suggest laying down a suitable geotextile mat before the tiles are laid.