Graduated itt hvac 1986 general manager kyler bros heating 1990 2006 general manager indiana geothermal 2000 present gshpa certified installer.
Ceramic tile installation randy ball.
After installation we have noticed several hallow locations when we tap on the porcellanato tile.
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Answer answer spot bonding tile is not a legitimate method for installing ceramic tile including porcelain tile which is a type of ceramic tile or stone tile unless an epoxy adhesive is used in an interior vertical dry application.
How to install it depends on the application and the substrate conditions.
Size of a golf ball.
Answer answer if you tap on a ceramic or stone tile with a hard dense material like a steel ball where the tile is not bonded it will sound hollow lower pitch sound than areas that sound solid higher pitch sound.
If the whole tile and all tiles in the installation sound the same then it may not be a problem but rather the nature of the floor assembly.
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Expert answers hollow sounding tiles installation slab stone.
Is a hollow sounding spot on a marble installed on a floor a problem.
Size of a golf ball and no voids within 2 inches of the corners.
We r being told it was installed on a mud slab.
And help move some furniture and put everything back to normal.
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Cesar did the install.
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This flooring was installed on an existing concrete slab where existing ceramic tile was removed.
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The certified tile installer cti program is a comprehensive testing of the skills and knowledge of experienced tile installers which includes a multiple choice exam and a hands on test.
Porcelain tile being a man made ceramic tile is much more consistent and durable over a limestone so it will be more forgiving but it compensate for defective substrate or installation.
Both are based on current industry standards and best practices for producing a sound installation that exhibits good workmanship.
Since it is in an elevator.
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