Contraction and Expansion
Materials expand or contract when subjected to changes in temperature. Most materials expand when they are heated, and contract when they...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 29, 2020
- 1 min
French Pattern Layout for Installers
There are many varieties of laying patterns when it comes to tiles and pavers. A popular pattern is a French Pattern or French opus...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 29, 2020
- 4 min
Cement Tile Installation Guidelines
When properly installed, cement tiles will result in a beautiful, durable, easy to maintain surface that can be enjoyed for many years....
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 2 min
Mud set v.s. Thin Set Method
“Mud-Set” or “Mud-Bed” are terms used for a 3/4" Portland cement and mason sand sub-surface for ceramic, porcelain & natural stone...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 2 min
Why There Are Cracks On My Floor?
Cracks that run in lines across several tiles are due to movement in the substrate. There are structural problems that need attending to....
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 2 min
Why I Need To Seal My Tiles?
Stone sealing is the application of a surface treatment to products constructed of natural stone to retard staining and corrosion.[1] All...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 1 min
Good Sealer for Lasting Protection
All hidden in it's technology. For example; Dry-Treat impregnating sealer technology is different. The special penetrating sealer...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 1 min
Blending Natural Stone for Installation
Natural stone comes in a very wide variety of different colors, styles, and veining patterns. Most pure calcium based stones like marble...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 3 min
Evading Efflorescence in Tiling
One of the most common member enquiries we receive in the Building Services section nationally relates to problems with tiled balconies...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 2 min
What Type Of Sealer to Use?
The longevity and usefulness of stone can be extended by sealing its surface effectively, so as to exclude harmful liquids and gases....
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 3 min
How Natural Stone Tiles Are Being Produced?
Natural stone must be carefully quarried and preferably removed as large blocks. The first step is to take down the "primary block",...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 3 min
How Acceptable is Warped Tile?
If you think that warped tile isn't acceptable, we're here to help you understand what is and what isn't acceptable. You see, there are...
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Birkan Demirtas
- Mar 28, 2020
- 1 min
New Style Trim for Finishing Edges
Schluter®-SCHIENE is designed to provide edging for tile coverings. Typical applications include edge protection where tile is bordered...
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