Yes and no. If the tiles are in a "working" area where water or other liquid is likely to be splashed against it (e.g. Behind the sink, behind the stove) then it is recommended to grout the tiles using the caulking method described in the installation literature. If the tiles are in a purely cosmetic area ? then there is no reason to grout the tiles except for aesthetics.

Flush Sinks in Granite Top - Granite counter top sink cutouts are not as I ordered. I ordered the sink cutouts on counter tops made for our kitchen to be made FLUSH with the sink bowls.The sink manufacturer specified this on the prep sink cutout for accessories but not on the two bowl sink. I ordered the two bowl to be flush as well to match.They had both sinks in house and I provided them detailed drawings for reference.The tops were delivered with a 3/16 reveal on both sinks.

For practical reasons tiles need to be grouted. This doesn't detract from the over all visual impact as the panel is designed taking account of the grout joints. Hand made tiles are more irregular in shape than machine made tiles and therefore require a larger grout joint. (So a rustic hand made tile would not be suitable for a geometric design.

A solution of warm water and white vinegar. (Up to about 1 part vinegar and 1 part water). In more severe cases you may use Sulfamic Acid Cleaner.

Tiles are usually sold by the square feet, so the area to be tiled needs to be carefully measured to establish how many square feets are involved. This can be done by your architect, builder or (preferably) your tiler. Note that there is always a degree of “wastage” resulting from the cuts required to achieve your tile layout.

We base that statement on the fact that UniBond PVA is the only PVA to be independently audited and rigorously tested at least twice a year. It is the only PVA to hold BS Kitemarks and BBA Certification in the UK. Yes, you may remember using PVA as a child at school. It is safe to use hence schools often use it within their art departments for young children to use.

With closed joint (or butt-jointed) installation, adjacent tiles are in contact. The thickness of the joint is minimal so it has a very low visual impact. Installation is quick since each tile placed in position provides an immediate reference for the subsequent tile. But this is where the advantages end. The risks (which correspond to the advantages of open joint installation) are certainly more significant.

For the initial cleaning, wipe the tiles off after you have removed excess grout by drawing float diagonally across tiles at a 90 degree angle. Simply wring out a damp sponge thoroughly and wipe tiles using a circular motion. For final cleaning/haze removal, allow grout to cure for 24 hours.

The GROUT WIZARD business was created out of a strong need in the marketplace for someone to do small grout restoration jobs. Tile contractors receive many calls for grout work but are typically only interested in large tile installation jobs. Our GROUT WIZARDS are highly qualified grout specialists who clean and seal grout, remove and replace grout with the tile left in place, and change the color of existing grout without removing either the tile or grout.

You can install our tiles without grout lines. You may choose to seal the tiles with nonsanded grout.

It is not mandatory to grout tiles, unless in a shower application. However, applying grout will contribute to the uniformity of the surface, especially when using field tiles in your installation.

Our Beautiful Ceiling Tiles are imported and made to European Measurements. Each Ceiling Tile is approximately 20 inches by 20 inches and covers approximately 400 square inches or 2.7 Square feet. Measure the width and length and multiply the width x the length to determine the square feet of the area. (Example a room with a width of 10 feet and 10 feet length equals 100 square feet.

Yes, certainly. We can help you estimate quantities from a scaled building plan, or even from a drawing with measurements. We then recommend that these measurements are confirmed by your builder or tiler on site.

A. Possibly, depending on the product you choose. Typically, natural products need to be protected with a sealer. Most ceramics do not. Of course, our expert staff can advise you on the question of sealing.

To be certain this is best left to your professional tiler, who can be on the spot and so foresee any particular problems. But if you can make a template of the tile out of card, you can hazard a guess by literally facing it up against the area to be tiled.

A rubber mallet and a Stanley knife (an industrial cutting knife with a short, retractable blade) are all it takes.

Normally your pool builder will advise how many tiles you need to order. You can either order waterline tiles by the lineal metre by adding up the length of all of the walls in metres (i.e. the perimeter of the pool) or by providing the square metres of the area to be covered. To calculate the quantity of Step Markers required, measure the length to be tiled in metres. Alternatively, please contact us and we will help you with your calculations!