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I have a customer with a marble tile kitchen floor that has several chipped tiles. Replacement tiles are no longer available. What is the best way to repair?

Jan 20, 2022 marble tiles, repair, chips, polyester resin, color match, existing material, shallow, stick, necessary, bigger, Fred 0 0 868 0/5 (0 Vote)

To repair chips in marble tiles, use a polyester resin and color match to the existing material. If the chip is shallow, the polyester may not stick. It may be necessary to make the chip bigger. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Fred Hueston is the author of Stone... Read More

Replacement tiles are lighter than the surrounding tiles. Is there a way to make the new tiles look darker?

Jun 17, 2022 replacement tiles, marble, refinishing 0 0 942 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Help!!! I have honed crema marfil marble. I had a plumber relocate my sink, which required the destruction at least 4 tiles. I purchased tiles to replace the four, however, they are much lighter than what has been already installed. Is there any... Read More

Installing large format marble tile on kitchen wall.

Aug 3, 2010 large tile, installation, installing large marble tiles, large format 0 0 659 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. We are considering using a large format marble tile on a kitchen wall. The tile is 7 1/2" X 24" X 3/4". Is this size tile too heavy to use on a wall? Is special thinset needed? Currently the wall is lathe and plaster (100+ yr old home), should... Read More

Can cement tiles or ceramic tiles be installed on top of Corian or Avonite?

Jun 2, 2010 Can cement tiles or ceramic tiles be installed on top of Corian or Avonite? 0 0 634 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. Can cement tiles or ceramic tiles be installed on top of Corian or Avonite? I am restoring a kitchen on a tight budget, and I prefer to cover the existing countertops vs rip out and replace. A. Yes, you can install them directly over the Corian... Read More

Tiles popping

Jan 20, 2010 thinset, mosaic tile installation, hollow tiles, epoxy grout bonding 0 0 644 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q: I'm laying "penny" mosaic tile on top of a heating system. I had to use a light amount of thinset in some spots due to leveling issues. As a result I have some tiles that are coming up (I have not yet grouted). I am going to use spectralock... Read More

remove travertine tiles

Jan 12, 2009 removing travertine tiles 0 0 646 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have to do a repair around a jetted tub set in 12" travertine tile landing. All the tiles are set in grout. Is there a way to dissolve the grout & save the tiles? Thanks, Tom--A. Hi Tom, There is a risk factor involved with this task. Of... Read More

Polishing Unpolished Granite Edges

Dec 23, 2008 polishing granite edges, finish granite tile, polish granite, polish granite tiles 0 0 631 0/5 (0 Vote)

Q. I have already installed and grouted 12x12 granite for my kitchen counter top, BUT how do I polish the edge like the top (or at least close to). It seems to be a secret, I cannot find how to from the net. Please help! Thank you so much! A. This is... Read More

What should I ask a prospective tile setter?

Aug 21, 2008 hire a tilesetter, hire, contractor, marble tile setter, how to hire a tile setter 0 0 591 1/5 (2 Votes)

Q. I am going to be hiring a tile setter. What kinds of questions should I ask them? By the way, I am in California. A. Here is what a consumer should ask a prospective tile setter: 1. Verify the contractor has a C-54 specialty license, along with�... Read More