The topic of spot bonding floor tile was covered in CTEF Tile Tip about a year ago, and one would think the installers that utilize this technique would heed the warning and stop installing tile in this way. Unfortunately, that has not happened.
Most installation professionals understand what crack isolation, anti-fracture and uncoupling membranes are for, but confusion still reigns on what the differences are among the products.
Many consumers, builders and even some tile installers share the mistaken idea that natural stone tile products may be installed on the floor in the same way as is ceramic tile.
It is important for installers to follow guidelines found in the TCNA Handbook or recommendations from the manufacturer of a shower system to ensure a successful shower installation
Florida Tile's newest continuing education unit (CEU), "Thin, Large Format Porcelain Tile," was developed to help educate the industry on this new product category, according to the company.