The best way to begin separating fact from fallacy is to go “back to school†to get up to speed on crack-isolation technology and stone tile installation practices. This will ultimately help improve the bottom line.
Cracks naturally occur in concrete flooring substrates as the water in the concrete gradually evaporates. These cracks, called shrinkage cracks, can occur randomly throughout the substrate. Potential problems emerge when rigid stone tile is bonded to the concrete because the cracks can migrate from the substrate to the tile. When that happens, the installed tile can be damaged, resulting in expensive repairs.