Challenges of Setting Long Lengths of Tile

Tile lippage

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…

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Technical Consultations Save You Money

Water damage behind tile

Recently I was called out to a job to inspect a bathroom and write a technical report on my findings.  The homeowner had just purchased the house and the tile work in the master shower was installed as a pre-condition of the sale.  The real estate agent involved in the transaction hired a contractor/handyperson he…

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