“Tech Talk” blog

A common question that we receive in Product Support is, “What’s the best grout for showers?” The greatest concern is moldy, discolored grout joints – so, how do you avoid the dreaded black grout joints in your shower? Besides having an…

Water affects cement-based products in many ways, which may lead one to ask, “How much water should be used with cement-based products?” That question is not a simple one. To figure out the water-to-cement ratio for cement-based products, we need to…

Are all tile setting mortars the same?  If you were setting tile or stone during the Roman Empire, the answer would be yes, marble set in temples and other areas were set into a mud bed made up of sand, lime and volcanic ash.  Although the exact…

For thousands of years, tiles were a few inches across because those sizes were easiest to make and fire in a traditional kiln. As recently at the 1980's, 8"x8" floor tiles and 4"x4" wall tiles were typical. The introduction of the roller-hearth…

If your weekend plans include tiling an outdoor kitchen, MAPEI has you covered from start to finish with our exterior-installation products! Probably one of the single most important points to keep in mind is what type of installation products can…

There is nothing like summertime walks on the beach, the smell of the salty ocean breeze, and enjoying a good meal with a great beachfront view. Summer is the busiest time of the year for most beachfront restaurants. However, one of the biggest…

Choosing the right grout does not have to be a long and excruciating process. However, there are several factors to consider, besides the color, when deciding on grout before your next project. These factors include: Where the installation is taking…

Mapeheat electric radiant-heating systems are specifically designed for luxury vinyl, engineered wood and laminate flooring, offering contractors a premium solution for their clients’ flooring needs. As a contractor, integrating a heated floor under…