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In this month's Tile Tip, Scott explains how to save time and money installing GPTP over existing tile through the use of new tile technology and proper installation methods.

If you are making square cuts to make room for that water supply line, you need to rethink that decision. Scott explains what to use to prevent tile from cracking and what not to use.

Scott provides a situation in which the walls were not straight or square, causing the tile installation to appear crooked. He offers three tips to remedy the problem.

Movement accommodation joints are necessary, but many times these joints are installed incorrectly or not installed at all.

Often times, the builder, GC, or homeowner express that they need the job done quickly and to ignore the “harmless” paint on the substrate. ANSI says otherwise.

How important is it to prevent moisture from building up behind a shower tile installation? A happy customer and a successful installation are priority.

The key to tile longevity is using the appropriate cleaning products immediately after installation and for the remainder of the installation’s life. Here are a few tips to prevent damage and maintain that beautiful tile floor finish. 

Oftentimes, installers are asked to install over questionable substrates. There are two questions that must be answered before making that decision.

Done well, tile layout is pleasing to the eye. Done poorly, everyone loses. Tile layout is not difficult, but it does require skill and experience.

Effectively installing the proper slope to drain as well as meeting the flatness requirement of the ANSI standard is challenging. Here, CTEF’s Scott Carothers walks us through the steps required to successfully install tile to achieve both.