Tile Over Granite

You can also install cement backer board.

Tile over granite.

Known throughout the world for high quality granite marble and tile masonry. If you want to tile over a marble fireplace you have to address the problem of tile adhesion. Our expansive array of surfaces and styles includes fabrication of stones such as quartz and quartzite granite travertine and marble solid surfaces and ceramic tile and much more. One of orange country s largest showrooms with over 1 5 million sq ft of inventory available in stock.

1 using an unmodified thinset. We are happy to mention that one of our specialties is large format porcelain tile. The most up to date porcelain floor wall tiles. Polished field tile is a silvery blue natural stone granite with shimm ering crystalline flakes.

The reason i used this special thinset is to maximize the curing of the thinset over the low moisture absorption granite. Msi blue pearl 12 in. This video compares how well ceramic tiles stick to a glossy granite using two different methods. 2 using a modified thinset.

Founded in 1991 ruggeri marble and granite inc. Travertine and glass stones mosaics. From our modest beginnings. With a large selection of sizes and accessories to choose from this tile can easily be laid in a pattern or single layout and is suitable for residential and commercial installations including kitchens and bathrooms.

Then if you use the proper mastic the tiles should stick. I then set the tile with the same self curing thinset. Has become a leader in residential and commercial stone work in california and throughout west. To lay the tile i centered the installation with a plumb line and then burned a flat coat of self curing thinset into the granite.

One strategy is to clean the marble with tsp and water then sand it with coarse sandpaper to etch it. Msi blue pearl 12 in. Over 35 years of quality. Whether you are looking for residential or commercial flooring tile porcelain planks or granite counter tops look no further than our 2 million sq.

We bring this heritage and experience to every project they do. Our selection of fine tile products can t be beat and with over 30 years professional experience serving los angeles and whittier ca you can be assured to receive superior.