Useful Information 
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
INSTALLING TILE
Is it necessary to tape the joints on cement board?
On walls it is definitely necessary. Use fiberglass tape and thinset mortar to put the tape in place. On floors, it is not normally necessary, but sometime is recommended depending on the application. Please refer to manufacturers installation instructions.
On walls it is definitely necessary. Use fiberglass tape and thinset mortar to put the tape in place. On floors, it is not normally necessary, but sometime is recommended depending on the application. Please refer to manufacturers installation instructions.
When tiling a bathroom floor, is it necessary to remove the toilet?
Yes, it gives a much nicer look. If you tile around the toilet instead of removing it, when the toilet needs to be replaced, it will be difficult to find a toilet that will fit in the same space as the old one.
Yes, it gives a much nicer look. If you tile around the toilet instead of removing it, when the toilet needs to be replaced, it will be difficult to find a toilet that will fit in the same space as the old one.
What is "sanded" and "unsanded grout? Which one is better?
Unsanded grout is used on tile that has been installed with a grout joint width of less than 1/8 of an inch wide and should always be used on polished natural stone products. Sanded grout is used on tile with a grout joint width equal to or greater than 1/8 of an inch. Consult the grout manufacturer for your preferred grout product for recommendations on grout aesthetics.
Unsanded grout is used on tile that has been installed with a grout joint width of less than 1/8 of an inch wide and should always be used on polished natural stone products. Sanded grout is used on tile with a grout joint width equal to or greater than 1/8 of an inch. Consult the grout manufacturer for your preferred grout product for recommendations on grout aesthetics.
