A multilayer cementitious coating provides a walkable waterproof surface with a... More
The manufacturer of the glass tile my client chose for her shower recommends that... More
Q: When installing stone tiles over Schluter's Kerdi waterproofing membrane, is it okay to use modified thinset mortar? I know that Schluter recommends unmodified thinset mortar, but my supplier suggests that the large and heavy tiles will be easier to install with a polymer-modified no-sag mortar. More
A Northern California stucco contractor describes how he uses foam-based trim and... More
Thin polymer-modified cement toppings allow this contractor to produce decorative... More
Q. I have a client who had a tile floor put down a few years ago. The tile installer told her the grout already had a sealer in it so no additional sealer was ever put on. Now the grout is stained, and she has been trying to clean it with bleach (the grout is white) but cannot stand the fumes. Is there anything that can be used to clean the grout that would be fairly simple to use and not smell too bad? More
Using a semi-vitreous or vitreous tile over regular dry-set mortar is a better... More
