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A reinforced mortar-bed substrate is key to success.
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Clips for flat tiles; mounting blocks; aluminum-and-glass railing; crawlspace ventilation; fibercement siding panels; more
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Most tile saws pump water out of a large pan to cool their cuts, which can cause a lot of overspray and dripping.
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Q: The manufacturer of the glass tile my client chose for her shower recommends that it be installed with modified thinset mortar. But Schluter, maker of the Kerdi waterproofing membrane I typically use, specifies unmodified thinset mortar for both installing its membrane and setting tile. Does...
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Q: We had to cut a few glass tiles to complete a backsplash. Even though we used a diamond glass blade in our tile saw, fine chips are visible on the cut edges. What's the trick to cutting glass tile?
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Q: Using a heat gun is an approved method for removing cured epoxy grout from tiles and fixtures [see Q&A, 5/08]. But can the same technique be used when the tile has been installed over Schluter’s Kerdi waterproofing membrane, or would the heat damage the membrane?
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Custom shower niches; working inside the bubble
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To ensure a long-lasting installation, use a membrane and a movement joint.
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Commercial-style range for less; slate-look porcelain tiles; lightweight thinset mortar; PEX plumbing connections
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New Tests Coming for Roof Coverings