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non-linear expansion joint

What is a Non-Linear Expansion Joint?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
February 5, 2020
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When the topic of expansion joints is discussed, it many times causes confusion.
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unbalanced tile installation

CTEF Tile Tip: Is a Balanced Tile Layout Really Difficult to Achieve?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
December 19, 2019
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In order to deliver an eye-pleasing tile installation, the tile mechanic needs to follow all the tile industry standards and best practices when possible. One of these requirements calls for the tile to be centered and balanced.
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grout between tile and tub

CTEF Tile Tip: When in Doubt, Grout

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
October 15, 2019
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Grout has a specific function and when used correctly, it does a great job. Unfortunately, too many tile placers seem to be unclear where grout is to be used and where it should not to be used.
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tile installation failure

CTEF Tile Tip: Fix That Lack of Mortar Coverage

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
September 11, 2019
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This space has devoted a lot of words to the topic of mortar coverage—or should I say, the lack thereof?
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transition to adjoining ramp

CTEF Tile Tip: Unique Challenges on the Job Site

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
August 7, 2019
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Many tile projects can provide installation challenges that require the talent and expertise of better installers.
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cracked marble tile

CTEF Tile Tip: No Drilling Allowed

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
June 17, 2019
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A beautifully crafted and long-lasting stall shower can take a significant amount of time to plan, bid, and fabricate, but it can be ruined quickly if the tile installer doesn’t watch other trades working in the same space.
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large-format tile

CTEF Tile Tip: Adapting to New Installation Techniques

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
May 10, 2019
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As tiles continue to increase in size, it's time to change installation techniques.
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installing ceramic tile

CTEF Tile Tip: When the Subfloor is Cracked, Who Pays for the Solution?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
April 23, 2019
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The job is 18x18 in. ceramic tile over a new concrete floor that has been curing for several months. The problem is that the slab has developed a significant crack, which begins at a ninety-degree outside corner in the room and continues across the entire width of the proposed floor.
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cracked tile

CTEF Tile Tip: Ceramic and Stone Tiles are Not Created Equal

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
March 22, 2019
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Many consumers and some tile installers mistakenly believe that dimensional (natural) stone tiles are basically the same as ceramic and porcelain tiles.
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CTEF Tile Tip

What is that Signed Release Really Worth?

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
January 18, 2019
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Being asked to complete an installation which is outside industry guidelines is one thing, but agreeing to complete the work is another.
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