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

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.

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.

Yes you can fix tiles over existing tiling, but first you need to check that the existing tiling is firmly bonded to the background, then clean and degrease the tiles. Make sure a polymer enhanced adhesive is used.

Vitrified tiles are unglazed tiles. Their polish is achieved by very hard materials and they are very very strong and durable, whereas porcelano tiles are glazed tiles and their durability is as good as the durability of the glaze applied over them. And glaze are not hard and scratch resistant as the vitrified tiles.

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.

This is something you must decide. I can, however, explain why my clients have never complained. Most tile stores don't have the variety of designs that I offer with hand painted and decorative tiles. In addition, there is no direct contact with the artist. You must tell the salesperson what you want, and the salesperson must contact the artist. This takes time and often costs more. The big companies that have a lot of hand painted tiles, import most of the tiles.

Yes. Providing the existing tiles are securely fixed and the extra thickness of the waterproof wall panelling does not interfere with the operation of existing fixtures such as bath taps, shower mixer valves, doors and architraves. Some older bathrooms have walls that are half tiled, and have been stuck on using cement.

Generally speaking, no. It is very difficult to get an exact match because the appearance of a tile depends on many factors - the clay, glazes, method of firing and, of course, its age. The time and effort required to experiment on achieving a match makes the cost prohibitive without any guarantee of success.

Tiles made today are manufactured from new larger molds that do not match the dimension of the tiles that would be found on older Shaker homes. Tiles matching the old dimensions are still manufactured but are more expensive. The City wants to create a database of every property in Shaker Heights with a tile roof so a local distributor may order special runs of the old tiles at a more affordable price. Please contact Planning (216-491-1430) for further details.

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.

We have all seen how photographs reproduced in printed publications such as catalogues provide an image of an object (in our case a tile) which is faithful but not identical to the original, detailed but not necessarily complete. In other words, if we place a tile alongside a photograph and observe closely, we will see that the printed colour, although very similar, is perceptibly different.

No, we only make tiles. But we do recommend a very qualified group of tile setters who specialize in setting handmade tile. Please visit www.handmadetileassociation.org under resources

Quarry tiles can be fixed to almost any background providing the correct fixing method and products are used. Today's adhesives and grouts are extremely advanced and leading manufacturers such as Ardex UK provide comprehensive fixing specifications for almost every application. Technical Data Sheet #5 details most applications.

Because ceramic tile is rigid and somewhat brittle, a strong underlayment is the most important part of the tile installation. Interior-grade plywood and particleboard are not considered a strong enough floor underlayment. Therefore, we do not recommend laying floor tile over particleboard. The particleboard should be replaced with a suitable substrate before installing ceramic tile.

Companies that salvage and/or reclaim old roofing tiles are few and they are located throughout the country. Most of these will have a large variety of old roof tiles available and will also have a large database of smaller companies that have roof tile inventories. Through the search and match process more often than not, a roof tile match can be made.

No, they don’t break or chip easily. The tiles, which are manufactured in Ohio from local clay, are made of dense materials which can be fired at a very high temperature, making them very hard and durable. They have very low moisture absorption, which means they are excellent in a freeze-thaw climate and also resistant to mold and lichens.

Met-Tile is made of 3-ft-wide steel panels, in lengths of two to 20 feet. Since the panels are stepped to create a tile-like appearance, they are commonly referred to as "tile panels" or "tile facsimile panels."