With all of the products on the market today that offer moisture control in some way, selecting the correct product for the job is not always an obvious choice. When choosing these types of products, certain questions arise: What exactly are…

A few of MAPEI's family of Large and Heavy Tile mortars 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…

Concrete is known as one of the most durable, functional and reliable building materials. However, it’s not always the most attractive. Ultratop PC (white) used in the Calligaris Furniture showroom When it comes to restoring an aged concrete…

Ceramic tile installation requires careful attention to tile bonding. We tend to judge a given job on the final appearance, but the most vital part of the installation is below the tile. It is very important to complete an adequate surface…

Who has time to wait? Many installations are fast-track, so you can get in and get out as quickly as possible. But no matter how well you plan an installation, issues come up and these delays can cost money. What if you get to the job-site and find…

What if you could clean and prepare a substrate quickly for a self-leveler, skipping straight to the mixing and pouring of the leveling product? No paint rollers. No scrubbing. No messy, wasted  paint roller covers, brushes or sponges. No sitting…

“How do I install tile over my tired old floor?” This is one of the most common upgrades, and maybe one of the most frequent recurring questions, that I receive. Luckily, there are many easy avenues by which a person can update his/her floor without…

Why is water always considered to be the enemy in wet environments? Well, how often do we see premature deterioration of walls and floors due to water infiltration? We know that water infiltration happens when joints and cove areas have insufficient…

MAPEI offers some advanced primers that extend a little beyond those used for everyday plywood or concrete surfaces. Whenever the floor construction, bond strength requirements, or substrate material is something out of the ordinary, it’s a good…