Due to the growth of large-format and gauged porcelain tile (GPT), the use of self-leveling underlayments (SLUs) have also become more frequent in tile installations.
During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a huge upswell in home improvement and renovation spending, which led to a pretty significant uptick in projects incorporating floor heating.
Many times, when ceramic tile is installed, we, as installers, may not use all of the tile industry standards to our best advantage. These standards can be the installer’s best friend when assisting the consumer, whether residential or commercial, in deciding the grout joint size and pattern.