Test Your Tile And Stone Knowledge

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Test Your Tile And Stone Knowledge - Quiz

Are you ready for your project? How much do you know about tile and stone installation? Take this quiz to see how you score.

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1.

A room will look larger or smaller depending on the color of tile you use.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True. I recommend using a lighter color on walls and darker tiles on floors, because darker colors hide dirt, and lighter colors on the walls make a room seem larger. Using different sizes of tile on floors and walls can also create different effects.

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2.

What size tiles to use depends on where they're used.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True. On floors, I recommend using 12x12 or larger tiles. Today, most tiles come in 13x13, which uses less grout and requires less maintenance. Even 20x20-size tiles look very nice on floors, because you see more the tile, and less of the grout. In fact, larger tiles can look fantastic on walls, too. Kitchen and bathroom backsplashes use smaller tile because of the tighter spaces.

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3.

Sealing tile and stone has no effect on grout color.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False. Sealer can help prolong the life of the grout and grout color. Natural stone, such as marble or slate, should be sealed in wet areas, and where food is present (food can stain and a sealer acts as a grout guard).

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4.

Which is harder and less porous?
- A.
  
  Porcelain tile
- B.
  
  Ceramic tile
Correct Answer
A. Porcelain tile

Explanation
Porcelain. Porcelain is fired at a much higher temperature and is a much harder product. It's an ideal product for high traffic or commercial areas. It's also the least porous product, so it's great for showers and other wet areas. Porcelain tends to cost a little more than ceramic.

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5.

What's the average installation time for a typical master bathroom (shower, soaking tub, countertop and floor)?
- A.
  
  Four days
- B.
  
  Two weeks
- C.
  
  One month
Correct Answer
B. Two weeks

Explanation
There are many factors involved in planning and scheduling a project, but generally, it averages about two weeks for demolition, electrical, plumbing and tile installation. Do you need an electrician for floor heat or lighting? Do you need a plumber? Are you upgrading your fixtures? Is demolition required for your shower or tub or vanity? (If demolition is required, you should consider valve changes). We can help you answer these questions, and we can make your life easier by recommending and managing electricians and plumbers.

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6.

A tile floor is a cold floor.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False - especially if you install radiant heat! Floor heat is a wonderful upgrade anywhere you have a stone or tile floor. It's great for basements, bathrooms and kitchens, or anywhere you walk barefoot and don't want to feel cold. It's a very good investment for your home, especially for homes experiencing Rocky Mountain winters!

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7.

Diagonals, listellos, and alcoves are all:
- A.
  
  Styles of tile
- B.
  
  Installation techniques
- C.
  
  Ways to make showering more enjoyable
Correct Answer
C. Ways to make showering more enjoyable

Explanation
These are all ways to jazz up your shower using tile, and there are more ideas where these came from. Try accent patterns for shelves and soap boxes. You can also insert artistic tiles or feature tiles, as points of interest or accents. Clipping corners and inserting small deco tiles, either randomly or in a pattern, adds some spark. We're happy to work with you to design a shower you won't want to leave!

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Test Your Tile And Stone Knowledge

A room will look larger or smaller depending on the color of tile you use.

What size tiles to use depends on where they're used.

Sealing tile and stone has no effect on grout color.

Which is harder and less porous?

What's the average installation time for a typical master bathroom (shower, soaking tub, countertop and floor)?

A tile floor is a cold floor.

Diagonals, listellos, and alcoves are all: