Jan 23, 2008 · Customer wants to tile the concrete floor throughout their entire basement. No problem, I said, but I'm wondering if I need a membrane such as ditra between the tile and the …

Jan 24, 2008 · Attaching any tile product to sealed concrete is strongly advised against without first removing the sealer. The unmodified thinset would be the recommendation for use ON …

Dec 21, 2010 · Hi! All, I have a question regarding the ½” hardie cement backer board apply on concrete slab. The kitchen that I’m working on has concrete slab, I’m putting a 3/8” porcelain …

Aug 16, 2007 · Is it possible (smart?) to tile over expansion joints on a basement concrete floor. They're not moisture prone it seems. My thought was to fill the joints with level quick, then to …

Jul 11, 2012 · Here are my questions- I have read that a concrete sealer should be applied before tiling outside concrete to prevent moisture from coming up through the bottom of the tile. …

Oct 19, 2007 · Shouldn't 2 inches of concrete be sufficient to encapsulate an old asbestos tile floor ? And I have these additional questions: - Would I still need to glue down or remove the …

Mar 8, 2007 · I am planning in installing a 12 x 12 ceramic tile over my concrete basement floor. This is an older house, the concrete is very smooth and appears to have been sealed years …

Mar 2, 2013 · There is currently VCT on a concrete slab but it's looking a bit shabby. There are a FEW places where the tile looks "loose" but I have not confirmed this. I measured the job and …

Jun 20, 2010 · Hi, I have a large job to bid on that has a painted concrete floor..Looks like the standard grey color concrete paint that alot of home owners use to make their basement or …

Feb 8, 2012 · For those of you who specialize in masonry flat-work such as patios, pool decks and the like I have a question. How does one determine if control joints are needed? I know …