Granite Stone Kitchen Floors Marble Ceramic Tile Glass Bathroom Countertop Install Fabrication
UBMI Publications
January 22, 2010
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1. What is the difference between porcelain tile and ceramic tile?
Porcelain is actually a specific type of tile. Both are fired over a red heat. Porcelain tile is a lot harder and denser than other types of ceramic tile.
2. Can I tile over existing hardwood or vinyl floors?
Yes, however you must make sure the existing floor material is properly bonded and prepared first before installing tile over the existing floor material.
3. When tiling a backsplash can I tile directly to the wall?
Yes you can or you can float the wall first. Some people like a floated look (mortar set) and some like the tile to be set right on the wall. The choice is a personal preference.
4. How long will my "tile" installation last?
Any tile installation can last a life time if installed and maintained properly.
5. Can you seal ceramic or porcelain tile?
Yes and No ~ you don´t seal the actual tile you seal the grout joint. Sealing the grout joint allows for easy clean up and helps secure the grout in place.
6. What is the best size of tile to use on a small floor area?
A 12" tile is a good size tile to use in a small floor area. The idea is to make the room seem bigger than it is. Remember darker and smaller tiles in a small area will make it look very dark and small. Go bigger and lighter.
7. Can glass tile be used on fireplace surrounds?
Glass tile can be installed in a variety of hot applications such as fireplaces, steam showers and saunas, as long as it does not come in contact with a direct flame.
8. Where is glass tile recommended to be installed?
Walls, interior and exterior, as well as interior floors with light foot traffic.
9. How can I tell if it is time to reseal the gout joints?
Put a few drops of water on the grout ~ it the water beads up the sealer is okay. If the water absorbs into the grout, it is time for you to reseal your grout.
10. Can ceramic tile be used outside?
Yes, it is recommended that the tile be unglazed and frostproof for floor use. Tile absorption rate should be 0.5% or less.
www.countertopdesigns.net
1. What is the difference between porcelain tile and ceramic tile?
Porcelain is actually a specific type of tile. Both are fired over a red heat. Porcelain tile is a lot harder and denser than other types of ceramic tile.
2. Can I tile over existing hardwood or vinyl floors?
Yes, however you must make sure the existing floor material is properly bonded and prepared first before installing tile over the existing floor material.
3. When tiling a backsplash can I tile directly to the wall?
Yes you can or you can float the wall first. Some people like a floated look (mortar set) and some like the tile to be set right on the wall. The choice is a personal preference.
4. How long will my "tile" installation last?
Any tile installation can last a life time if installed and maintained properly.
5. Can you seal ceramic or porcelain tile?
Yes and No ~ you don´t seal the actual tile you seal the grout joint. Sealing the grout joint allows for easy clean up and helps secure the grout in place.
6. What is the best size of tile to use on a small floor area?
A 12" tile is a good size tile to use in a small floor area. The idea is to make the room seem bigger than it is. Remember darker and smaller tiles in a small area will make it look very dark and small. Go bigger and lighter.
7. Can glass tile be used on fireplace surrounds?
Glass tile can be installed in a variety of hot applications such as fireplaces, steam showers and saunas, as long as it does not come in contact with a direct flame.
8. Where is glass tile recommended to be installed?
Walls, interior and exterior, as well as interior floors with light foot traffic.
9. How can I tell if it is time to reseal the gout joints?
Put a few drops of water on the grout ~ it the water beads up the sealer is okay. If the water absorbs into the grout, it is time for you to reseal your grout.
10. Can ceramic tile be used outside?
Yes, it is recommended that the tile be unglazed and frostproof for floor use. Tile absorption rate should be 0.5% or less.
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