6 QuartzLock Grout Problems (Explained)

QuartzLock Grout

QuartzLock is a premixed urethane grout made to be used on natural stone, glass, porcelain, and ceramic tile. It’s a quart-based grout that is resistant to stains, and household products and doesn’t need a sealant. It comes in a ready-to-use package. Therefore, after purchase, all you have to do is pop the seal and start … Read more

Can You Install Laminate Flooring Over Foam Board? (Explained)

Installing wooden laminate flooring

Laminate floors are a functional yet cost-effective flooring option. They can be used in living rooms, kitchens, and even bedrooms. Laminate floors comprise of particleboard wood base attached to an image layer. These days, these floors feature deep embossing with enhanced images, making them look better and sharper than most floor finishes. You can install … Read more

Top 5 RedGard Alternatives (Definitive Guide)

RedGard

RedGard is undeniably one of the best liquid waterproofing membranes on the market. It is a rapidly drying elastomeric membrane that creates a waterproof surface while preventing cracks on tiles. RedGard is so powerful that it can be used on both interior and exterior floors. However, there are many alternatives to RedGard that are worth … Read more

Ditra Not Sticking To Floor (What Could be The Problem?)

Schluter Ditra

Ditra is known to many as the best underlayment for tile installation. As an uncoupling membrane, Ditra prevents the stress and movements of the subfloor from reaching tiles which often results in cracking. Besides the uncoupling features, Ditra is also waterproof and a vapor-retardant. Therefore, you can use it to prevent moisture from seeping into the … Read more

Stucco Over Spalling Brick (Is It Acceptable?)

Spalling-bricks

Spalling is when brick masonry deteriorates to the extent that chunks of bricks begin falling from the structure. It usually starts as tiny cracks on the bricks, which get bigger with time. It’s a serious issue, and the entire structure may become unstable if not dealt with. There are many causes of spalling bricks. However, … Read more

10 Common Premixed Grout Problems (Explained)

Premixed grout

In almost every tiling project, you will need grout. Apart from filling the spaces between tiles, grout also helps create a better finish while protecting the tiles and surfaces beneath from water damage. If you thought that the only decision you had to make was when choosing a suitable floor or wall tile, you’re in … Read more

Kerdi Membrane Over Greenboard (Is It Recommended?)

Greenboard drywall

A few years ago, greenboard was the best type of drywall to use in high-moisture areas such as showers and kitchens. That’s because it features a paper facing which is resistant to moisture and mildew. However, it was discovered later that greenboard isn’t 100% water-resistant. After a while, it would experience water damage, leading to … Read more

DensShield Failure (Causes And How To Avoid)

DensShield

There’s nothing more irritating than a tile backer board failure. When a tile backer board fails, the entire project is ruined, and you usually have no option but to start again. In today’s post, we will focus on the failure of one of the most popular tile backer boards – DensShield. We will discuss what … Read more

Drywall Seams Not Flush Problem (Explained)

Drywall seams

On paper, installing drywall may seem easy. But for the average DIY builder, many errors can result in a significant waste of time and resources. One of the things that can quickly go wrong is when the drywall seams are not flush. When installing drywall, we expect the seams to sit flush with bordering pieces. … Read more

Can You Install Tyvek Over DensGlass? (Helpful Guide)

Tyvek

DensGlass has had a track record of being the best sheathing product for over three decades. This fiberglass mat gypsum sheathing is structurally stable, durable, and fire-resistant. DensGlass sheathing performs exceptionally well as the foundation for other building materials and promotes insulation. However, some property owners crave better protection against air and moisture. That’s why they … Read more