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.

All of our medallions and other products have a grout spacing of approximately 1/16" between shapes.

Again, this is a matter of choice and the look you prefer. Honed stone can usually be butt jointed (tight to each other) with very little grout showing if you want to see less grout or a grid pattern; tumbled stone usually has a 1/8" to 1/4" grout joint which will show off the edges more.

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.

If you put a few drops of water on the grout and they bead up, the sealer is OK. If the water absorbs into the grout, it is time to reseal.

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.

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.

Yes. This is called "Filtering". Select FETCH, ADVANCED FETCH and indicate your key word or images under EDIT. You can choose saved print lists to be filtered or apply the filter to all list. The "Custom" filter will be applied only once, where "Saved" filters (as indicated by a name you've assigned it) will be applied until changed or deleted. For further assistance with this powerful feature, please refer to the "Help" button located in the Advanced Fetch window.

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

Our maximum joint size is 3mm and the colour of the jointing compound will be colour matched to minimise visibility. Some colours will show the joints more than others.

Only non-endangered, certified, and finest-grade exterior woods are carefully selected. The plastic bases are UV-resistant composition of polypropylene and polyethylene. The screws are marine-grade gavenized stainless steel. Snapping Deck Tile : a do-it-yourself product designed for the average homeowners.

Our tiles are manufactured from 22 ga. stainless steel, which is .031" thick. They have a raised 1/8" face and an overall thickness of approximately 1/8". Our tiles with a Masonite backer have an overall thickness of 1/4".

Hips were the most frequently reported affected joint. That was followed by knees, shoulders, and ankles. Of those, most cases are bilateral, meaning both hips (knees, shoulders, ankles) are affected. Only a very small percent have ON/AVN of just one hip, knee, shoulder or ankle. At least one reported ON/AVN of the wrist; a