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Ceramic Tile HydroBan Shower – Orlando, Florida

February 5, 2010

Rip Out, Prep, Waterproofing, Install Tile: We completed a hall bath shower rip out & replace in Orlando for a Architect we know. This is his personal home and is located in Central Florida and is about 30 years old. The shower pan was done incorrectly and it didn’t have a pre-slope under the liner, [...]

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To DIY Tile or Not to DIY Tile

January 26, 2010

That is the question… So you’re planning on doing a DIY tile job huh? It’s not for everyone and it sure isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s fun to plan and have a vision of doing your own tile work be it a small foyer, back splash, back patio/lanai or even a shower area. [...]

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A Moldy Situation – Info on Mold

January 18, 2010

* This safety article was sent to me and used with permission from a well respected tile contractor I know. With me being a Tile Contractor in Florida I know how bad mold is from seeing it in so many failed showers we replace here. This article has good info on it and I think [...]

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Multi-Color Tumbled Slate Kitchen Backsplash

January 15, 2010

A few months ago I completed a kitchen backsplash for friends of mine just outside of  Orlando, Florida. They wanted a tile backsplash that would match but not clash with their green Verde Butterfly granite counters and also accent their nice wood cabinets. I had showed them some nice porcelain tile and also some glass [...]

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Commonly used Tile in Florida Definition….

January 5, 2010

At Ceramictec we install the finest selection of name brand tile with the widest selection of patterns, textures, sizes and colors. No matter what your decor or color scheme we can help you find the perfect tile for your home decorating. * Stain Resistant * Scratch Resistant * Fire Resistant * Doesn’t Fade from Sun [...]

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Tile Setter’s Advice….

January 1, 2010

For Florida Bathroom Floor Tiles…. Selecting tile for your Florida bathroom is an area where I feel you should adhere to some basic principals. But, this is also an area where you can let your imagination shine. Various sizes, colors, and textures combined can make your bathroom truly a work of art! Let’s begin. First, [...]

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Tile to Tile Transition….

December 4, 2009

Often here in Florida when doing a new tile installation we come across other rooms that already have tile in them that we need to tile up to. Usually a carpet or laminate area that the homeowner wants to remove and have new tile installed and the new tile we are installing will run into [...]

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Importance of Waterproofing a Shower….

November 20, 2009

Being a Professional Tile Contractor/Installer in Tampa, Florida and helping out on tile help forums I have noticed people are always asking about info on damaged showers and tubs for water damage, rot, grout discoloration, efflorescence, leaks or black mold. The lack of a pan liner or surface membrane is usually the main reason these [...]

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Tile Selection in Florida……

October 30, 2009

Ceramic, Porcelain, Marble or Stone? The selection of tile is almost limitless, especially here in Florida where there are so many domestic and imported tile from around the world shipped here. Many homeowners are taking the selection of their tile more seriously than ever before. The old traditional look of 4×4 or 6×6 ceramics on [...]

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Grout and Sealers for Tile………

October 28, 2009

since we are a Ceramic, Quarry, Saltillo, Porcelain & Travertine Tile Contractor in Florida these questions come up to us a lot from Homeowners, Builders, Architects & Customers. I hope this will explain to you some of the differences. Grout: Grout for ceramic tile is a cement-based bonding material used for filling joints between tiles. [...]

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