Why are they necessary They are needed because all tiles expand and contract with temperature and moisture changes. In almost every case the substrate will move differently to the covering material. The larger the tile field, the more it will expand and contract, and be vulnerable to failure. In 95 per cent of today...

In recent months have proliferated under thick ceramic and large format. These new materials generically called "Slim" are setting a new trend in the world of ceramic tiles. With thicknesses ranging from 3 to 8 mm, and lengths of between 3 and 3.6 mm, these type of ceramic materials have become a real challenge for ...

One of the most critical points in the application of grout / mortar joints, especially in white or light colors, is to avoid its contamination, so as not to alter the final color. Within that process, the time of cleaning debris of grout mortar is essential, just as the tools we use. The higher the level of wringin...

Even if it is a simple work, people usually don’t know how to install tiles in a right way at home. The most important thing is having the proper tools and products. Here we show you what you have to do to complete this task successfully. 1) First of all, you have to make sure that the ground or the wall you are goi...

Ceramic tiles for external places are a very used choice since many centuries ago, thanks to its technical advantages and to its versatility in design terms. Beyond that, it is very cheap as well. In this article we will tell you some tips you must know about its use and its installation. The simplest option when us...

There are two main methods for adhering ceramic tiles, one recommended for thick layers (TL), and the other advocated for thin or medium layer (TL/ML). Let's review the measures, tools and tips for each technique. The thick layer technique is suitable for adhering ceramic tiles with formats of 900 cm2 (30 x 30cm) or...

Over the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in the use of large format tiles and, nowadays, their use is quite widespread. This has made us realise that there is a real need to adapt the techniques and the tools used when laying down tiles to make the job of the building professionals a little bit e...

Cellulose sponges are the new technology introduced into the markets. A unique resistant cellulose sponge for all grout cleaning jobs including epoxy materials. Different shapes and sizes contenting the users needs. The cellulose sponges making the removal of excess and finishing of grout a much faster and easier pr...

Grinder, Electric portable cutter or mobile head cutter? Whenever we face cuts on materials such as porcelain, gres, natural stone where a manual cutter can’t perform, we end up using an electric option such as a grinder, an electric portable cutter or a mobile head cutter. These cutting solutions are the most commo...