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What is crack isolation? Logan explains it and the industry standard, ANSI A118.12, in real-world terms. He also suggests ways to ...

Cracked tiles can sometimes be the result of improper mortar coverage. Learn how to achieve proper coverage with these helpful ...

What is slaking time? When does slaking time occur? And why do mixing instructions for most tile-setting mortars call for remixing ...

When mixing mortar mud beds how wet is too wet? How do you determine drying time for mud beds? How much mud bed mix do ...

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It is always flat-side-first of a trowel when applying mortar. This “keys” the adhesive into the surface and creates a tighter bond ...

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Smooth, creamy mortar is sometimes as much a product of the mixing process as it is a feature of the mortar itself. Learn how to ...