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About Perry Vellenga
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Ceramic Tile/Marble. I can answer questions about floor preparation, tile selection, layout questions, performance of products, expectations of finish, compatabilities, questions about grout and epoxies, evaluating an installer, asking the right questions to check competence...more? 30 years this August 09'/ many years in commercial application from exterior finishes to Mall store fronts/ interior finishes like floor packages in stores inside Malls examples: The Limited, Lerner/NY, Lane Bryants, Bombay Co., ect...
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I worked in an exclusive field of floorcovering called "Tenant Development" which is by invitational bid only, by way of a National bid list. These are large floor packages usually over 3500 sq. ft. of 18" x 18" Marble and Granite and many other types of Marble and sizes. They are specialty stores where the floor package can cost upwards of $50,000 for one store. I have also done "Structure" stores and J. Riggins stores, Express and Body Shop stores where wood flooring is used. Presently work for a National Flooring Company in the Residential new construction arena that covers most interior design elements..Granite Slab tops/wood flooring both job finished and prefinished ect..
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You are here: Experts > Style > Interior Decorating > Flooring and Carpeting > Installation of 16" x 16" travertine tile
Expert: Perry Vellenga - 11/4/2009
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Good morning! The installation will be where there was ceramic tile cemented to the slab under. First, I will install sound-proof cork, then the tile, is close to each other as possible. What is the best preparation for each stage? What are the best materials for each?
Thanks in advance for your kind answers!
Rafael
Answer
Thank you for your question Rafael,
I see where you used the word "was" so I am assuming that the old material has been removed along with the old adhesive (thinset) and you now have a fairly smooth slab. Installing the Cork is a straight forward process as you will use a standard thinset and a smaller square notch trowel a 1/4"x1/4" to comb out the setting material for the Cork. When combing out the adhesive be careful to keep the depth even and the comb all the same direction. This will help you to maintain a nice even setting bed to install the Cork into. Then you should have a hand roller to insure that the Cork is evenly and completely set down into the adhesive. Afterwards you can use a Latex modified thinset to install your tile using a larger square notch trowel to make sure there is enough adhesive spread to support and bond the large format tile. You will want to skim or "back butter" the back of each and every tile to keep the bond rate up to at least 95% coverage so there will be less chance for a failure...ok? My personal preference for thinset and grout has long been Mapei mainly because I know how each will perform under every application that I might use it for. Lastly Rafael, be sure to lay down a nice even skim coat over the area you are installing. Skim the cement slab before you comb out the thinset for the Cork, and then do the same thing when installing the Cork...skim the surface of the Cork then comb out the setting bed to install the tile. That's it Rafael, I hope this helps you with your project. Feel free to return anytime...
Perry V.
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