Posts Tagged ‘plank tile’
Challenges of Setting Long Lengths of Tile
I was called out to inspect various tile and grout issues on this job and write a technical report for the general contractor, as his current tile contractor had abandoned the job. The tile on this wall looks rippled. There is lippage on this installation. “Lippage” is defined in the ANSI (American National Standards…
Read MoreI Can’t Believe It’s Not Wood!
This plank tile has the look of real hardwood with the durability of ceramic tile. Imagine never having to re-finish your floors! This tile is also scratch, stain, chemical and frost resistant. This is the medium dark tile called “Saddle”. There is one more darker option called “Spice”. These tiles are made in the USA…
Read MoreChanging grout color around plank tile
This plank floor was in a brand new home and the builder did not allow the homeowner to choose light colored, narrow grout joints. The homeowner was worried the grout would darken and take on a grid-like appearance over time. The best option was to lighten the grout color by applying an epoxy-based grout colorant which also…
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