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Articles Tagged with ''installing tile''

Thin Tiles: Concerns and Expectations

Bill Griese
Bill Griese LEED AP BD+C
April 14, 2010
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Until recently, floor tiles have been 8 to 12mm thick and tiles less than 7.5mm were not intended for floors. However, tiles engineered to be thinner have now entered the marketplace. Made of porcelain, they are being marketed as “thin tiles.” Are they the same as their thicker brethren, except thinner? Being thinner they take fewer resources to manufacture and ship, but where and when can they be used?


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Lighting Lessons for Tile

David M Gobis CTC CSI
Dave Gobis
November 10, 2008
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Anyone who has installed a few square miles of tile can no doubt teach others some lighting lessons about ceramic tile. Those with less experience typically give little if any consideration to the critical effects of lighting on ceramic tile.
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Pool and Spa Tile Installation Techniques

Michael Byrne
June 17, 2008
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When properly selected, installed, and maintained, ceramic tiles are one of the most durable of all materials used to finish pools and spas. Certain types of natural stone tiles may be used in these areas, but the stones must have the same properties exhibited by vitreous or impervious ceramic tiles. They must also be strong enough to withstand the normal brushing, chemicals, and maintenance necessary for a pool or spa environment.


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What Every Successful Tile Salesperson Needs To Know About Installation

Bart Bettiga
December 7, 2007
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When I first entered the ceramic tile industry over twenty years ago, I did so with a small pamphlet of basic information I needed to know before I assisted my first customer. Looking back, I would venture to guess that most of my customers were more educated about how to install ceramic tile in their home than I was. The training I received was really not that bad. However, the company couldn’t afford for me to attend lengthy training programs. It was Learn On The Job 101.


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Crack Suppression and Waterproofing in Tile Installations: Do You Need a Membrane?

David M Gobis CTC CSI
Dave Gobis
April 4, 2007
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One area of ceramic tile installation that has been receiving increasing attention from both manufactures of setting materials and end users is that of crack isolation and waterproofing membrane systems.


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