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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Yes, floor tiles are generally thicker and endure more traffic and weight. Wall tiles are thinner and have a glazed surface. See similar questions...

The Ruabon quarry tile range covers all such applications providing slip resistant finishes including studded tiles for wet barefoot areas, Quarrundum anti-slip for wet shod areas and plain finish which also provides an excellent coefficient of friction. Technical Data Sheet #6 provides extensive details of slip resistance. Technical Data Sheet #9 contains specific detail on shower areas. See similar questions...

No, you do not need to use tile spacers to install the tiles. The chamfered edge provides an elegant look when installed "tile to tile". The 45-degree chamfered edge provides a natural caulking channel when the tiles are butted together. The XT-200 mastic allows sufficient time to adjust the spacing "by eye" for difficult areas. *Tile spacers can be used if you require large grout lines. See similar questions...

The answer is no. the way the restaurant is set-up, there is only about 20% of the seating that is close to the floor, about 4" high. the rest of the restaurant is banquet seating, it's like a booth at some restaurants, only about 1.5" lower than conventional. See similar questions...

In most commercial and residential applications, a covering is required where the wall meets the floor. Similar to a kick plate on a door, wall base protects the bottom of the wall and provides a finished look to the room. Wall base can be made out of ceramic, wood, rubber or vinyl. "Cove Base" refers to the slight curl at the bottom of the base. Cove Base is generally used with Ceramic or VCT floors. Straight Base is flat (no curl at the bottom). Straight Base is generally used with carpet. See similar questions...

Typically the removal and disposal of that type of asbestos containing material is not regulated by EPA (even commercially) if it is in good condition. If the material can be taken up with no significant breakage, there is little risk for fiber release. See similar questions...

The DensShield panel should be positioned next to framing with the coated (grey) side facing away from the studs. Apply mortar or mastic and tile to the coated (grey) side of DensShield. The acrylic coating stops moisture penetration on the surface. DensShield Tile Backer is an entirely different product than greenboard. The paper facings of greenboard can wick water, and can delaminate when exposed to moisture, causing tile failure. See similar questions...

Yes, as long as the existing tiles are firm and secure and are able to support the weight of the new tiles. See similar questions...