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.

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.

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.

Use Selleys UNIFIX. Selleys UNIFIX is a ready to use ceramic tile cement, it is quick to dry and suitable for use in areas subject to frequent wetting. Suitable for wall and floor tiles for bathrooms, showers, laundries and kitchens. Ideal for bonding tiles to any rigid surface such as plaster, cement, brick, stone and fibrous cement sheeting.

Wall tiles (because they are not intended to be load bearing) are typically thinner, lighter and softer than floor tiles. Wall tile glazes are not designed to handle the abrasive forces from foot traffic. Increasingly, floor tiles are being applied to walls and this is no problem so long as the walls are strong enough to support their weight and proper ceramic tile installation methods are used. However, it is not usual to recommend using wall tiles in floor applications.

Floor tiles are of a higher quality and hardness level than wall tiles, and can stand up to the floor environment. Grade or PEI rating 3, 4 and 5 are suitable for floor use. Floor tiles are designed to bear weight and endure foot traffic. Wall tiles are usually thinner to allow for easier more practical use.

No, they have softer biscuit and glazes, they can chip and crack in that environment. In most cases wall tiles do not have grade or PEI ratings, they are only suitable for wall applications.

Yes, floor tiles can be used on the wall. They are in most cases larger and thicker so consideration will have to be given to the thickness of architraves, scotias etc. In some cases the type of wall boarding will also need to be considered.

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.

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.

No. The posts are completely free standing. Even the floor to ceiling post WR012 does not require you to make holes or marks in your floor or ceiling.

No. You should never wet mop your wood floor. Standing water left after wet mopping can dull your finish, damage the wood, and leave unsightly discoloring. If you happen to spill water on your floor, clean it up as quickly as possible. If massive amounts of water leak out onto the floor, such as a dishwasher that has leaked, it might damage the floor to the point where it would need to be replaced. Most homeowners insurance companies would cover the repairs needed if this were to happen.

This is an individual choice. As human's we have a natural ability to ???recognise and take care' when encountering different conditions. Gloss and/or polished tiles offer no more issues of concern than an acrylic shower or bath. If you choose to use a gloss and/or polished tile in your shower (for reason of look, design, maintenance etc.) but are concerned about slip resistance when wet you might consider using a mat in or adjacent to your shower.

No, it may be more expensive, dusty and dirty to jack hammer up the floor tiles but the Waterproofing Standards say that the waterproofing must go on the Substrate. By not removing the floor tiles you are relying on the existing tiles not to move and provide waterproofing. By removing the wall tiles and linings we can check the existing plumbing and re sheet walls so as to have a clean surface to water proof and adhere tiles to.

Absolutely not. The bottom of each leg feature a germ-free rubber strip permanently bonded to it, to keep the mat stable and safe while you shower.

Field tiles (wall tiles) are not suitable for use on the floor, they are generally not thick enough and the glaze is different, and not suitable for the floor. However, a floor tile, being thicker and manufactured for use on a floor, are more than adequate for use on the wall.