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.

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. See similar questions...

It is never recommended to install directly to any type of wood, but it is done and there are products available for installing to exterior grade plywood. The main problem is this: if wood gets wet it expands and warps, which will cause tile failure. Concrete is the best surface with which to bond ceramic tile or stone. If you can't do the best mortar bed method then the next best thing to do is install over a cement backer board. See similar questions...

You first need to flatten the floor with a skim coat of a Portland cement based patching compound. Or, you can simply install a floating clic cork floor directly over the existing tile. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Each Ceramic or Stone product has characteristics that make it suitable for different applications. Here are some interesting facts. Slate is a natural stone product, so expect shading variations. Slate has high freeze and water resistance. Natural slate varies in hardness and density. It resists wear, dirt and most chemicals. Ceramic tiles include a tremendous variety of products. Ceramic tiles are rated, so that the product installed will fit its intended purpose. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Although 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. See similar questions...

Sogo, 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. See similar questions...

Concrete 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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

A.On the whole, it is not more difficult to install. There are exceptions of course such as the difficulties with thickness gauges, which takes more time in lying out and whether a complex pattern is being used. As for cost it is generally not more expensive except for time spent on laying out patterns and the thickness gauging again, at least for the tile contractors I have worked on projects with. The setting supplies and procedures are the same, but stone is heavier to work with. See similar questions...

No, tile installation is not recommended over gypsum products. The moisture in the setting materials will deteriorate the gypsum cement. See similar questions...

Yes! Use the bare floor tool or install one of our most popular options: the VacPan? automatic dustpan. It's ideal for removing debris from the kitchen, bath or mudroom. Simply sweep trash towards the automatic dustpan, touch the toeswitch and use the power of your Beam to instantly remove it. No more dustpans or stooping over to pick up swept debris. See similar questions...

A Miracle Method refinished bathtub or tile wall can easily last 10 to 15 years with proper care and maintenance. In fact, many of our customers have told us their bathtubs still look and feel great 15 years after being refinished. See similar questions...

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 colours of the glaze. See similar questions...

To be used outdoors, the tile must be frost proof and unglazed for floor use. Make sure the absorption rate is 0.5% or less See similar questions...

ASTRA-GLAZE-SW® + units are made in Emigsville, Pennsylvania, South Beloit, Illinois, and Phoenix, Arizona. They are made using high purity, natural grain silica sands and a resinous binder cast onto a concrete block in a thermosetting, glazing process. The result is a hard glazed tile-like surface permanently molded onto one or more faces of the concrete blocks. ASTRA-GLAZE-SW® + blocks are fired at about 500 degrees Fahrenheit in a tunnel oven. See similar questions...