About Ron Unger Expertise Floor and wall preparation and layout for the installation of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles. Tile repairs, waterproofing of shower seats, pans, walls, steamers and floors. Floating and setting shower pans, walls and floors. grouting, cleaning and sealing sanded, unsanded and epoxy grouts. General knowledge of tile products and the application of products.
Experience I've been in the ceramic tile trade for 21 years, the first 10 years as a tile finisher and the last 11 years as a journeyman tile layer. I've worked in the residential and commercial fields. I've served as Forman as well as layed tile on jobs such as; Car Dealerships, Grocery Stores, Movie Theaters, Hotels, Office Bldgs. ect... As well as; Multi Million Dollar Homes and Condominiums.
Education/Credentials I've attended a tile finishers course and a tile layers course. I am also trained in blueprint reading as well as OSHA certified.
Awards and Honors The company I work for won an award for their ceramic tile work done on the Mexican Consulate in Chicago from the "Tile Contractors Association of America", which I was the forman on.
Question is it a good idea to use granite for the shower walls and how do you clean the walls then? thanks
Answer Hi Cathie,
Granite is an excellent stone for a shower. It is beautiful, rich looking more durable and doesn't scratch as easily as marble. But as with any natural polished stone you have to be very careful with what you clean it with. Do not use any tile cleaner on it, these are for ceramic and porcelain tile and are caustic and will eat the finish off of a polished stone. Home Depot, Lowes and tile supply stores carry a mild soap to clean these stones. Also vinegar and water used regularly will keep it from showing hard water spots.
I hope this answer is of some help to you please feel free to write back with any other questions you may have.
Thank You,
Ron
