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Expertise
I can answer questions about, Grout and ceramic tile restoration and installation. This topic generally focuses on new or old installations that have an existing problem. I can offer advice on how to correct common made installation mistakes. Such as, cementitious grout problems, efflorescence, ghosting, shading, and flashing. And tile installation problems such as, floor deflection, slip resistance, loose tiles, vapor transmission and many others. These are just a few of the problems associated with new tile and grout installations. I can also offer advice with restoring old tile and grout problems such as, sealer removal, re-sealing, grout re-coloring, grout repair, and caulking.
Experience in the area
Have worked in many different phaces of construction since 1983, I am owner / operator of a Tile & Grout installation and restoration business. I am also a technical advisor for The Grout Dye Company. since 1995.
Education/Credentials
General studies
Past/Present Clients
Connecticut Stamford Hilton,Southampton hospital, Mcdonalds, Wading river hotel, Eastwind caterers, La pizzola, Setauket bagels, Sortsman kennels, Savinos resteraunt, Custom Building Products, Super-tec, Cancos, Southampton brick and tile, Tech, Dap, Poland spring water etc.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Naomi | 03/11/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| ld | 03/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for the info ..... |
| Tina | 02/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I have to say this is the ..... |
| rob | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thx Michael! |
| Karla | 12/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. Your answer confirmed ..... |
Recent Answers from Michael C. Malizia
2012-03-10 Uneven ceramic 3x3 bathroom floor tiles:
Hello and thank you for contacting The Grout Dye Company. Dear, Eileen; Sorry for the delay, I was away for an emergency and forgot to turn the system off. If the setting bed and the tiles are
2012-03-05 Tile installation:
Hello and thank you for contacting The Grout Dye Company. I see no problem with attaching new concrete "CBB" backer board to the old masonite as long as there is no deflection or delaminating of
2012-02-27 changing grout color/unsealed travertine:
Hello and thank you for contacting The Grout Dye Company. It is very common for cement based grouts to discolor with or without the grout boost product. You can recolor the grout but you need to use
2012-02-17 Grout colors:
Hello and thank you for contacting The Grout Dye Company. Dear, Tina; I have also used the epoxy grout stain colorants by The Grout Dye Company and as you say the work extremely well compared
2012-02-12 Tiling over a third floor qypcrete floor:
Hello and thank you for contacting The Grout Dye Company. Dear, Jan; You should be able to tile over Gypcrete, I would recommend that you find out the manufacturer of the Gypcrete and get their
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