For thousands of years , tiles were a few inches across because those sizes were easiest to make and fire in a traditional kiln. As recently at the 1980's, 8"x8" floor tiles and 4"x4" wall tiles were typical. The introduction of the roller-hearth kiln changed all of that. There was no longer a size restriction on how large a tile could be and manufacturers raced to make tiles larger to meet changing ...

Concrete is known as one of the most durable, functional and reliable building materials. However, it’s not always the most attractive. When it comes to restoring an aged concrete floor, ripping out an existing slab and pouring a new one is costly and very time consuming. This is where cementitious self-leveling overlays offer an alternative that is not only cost-effective, durable and versatile, ...

With my 23 years of experience in the construction industry, I have seen what high moisture issues can do to any flooring, especially hardwood floors. As a Northern transplant to South Florida, I feel confident installing hardwood flooring in my home and still want the memory of a roaring fireplace and soft wood floor underfoot. However, being in a warm, humid climate comes with some challenges when ...

We've all seen them - unsightly cracks running through tile floors. While ceramic and stone flooring is durable, it can't overcome the laws of physics. When cracks open up in the substrate below, they often will telegraph up through the tile (and grout). Anyone who has chipped out several tiles to replace them can tell you - it is not fun project. The answer for most installations is the use of ...