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Laying tile over an old concrete floor

Tile and stone floors can be installed using several methods. They may be set directly over a concrete slab or they may be applied to a tile backerboard or sub-floor using a thin-set mortar.
When planning to lay tile over older concrete, pay special attention to uneven or cracked concrete which over time could cause cracks in your new tile.
Paint residue or sealer on oily concrete can cause adhesion problems, but may be solved by thoroughly cleaning the surface

Check with Blake’s staff if in doubt.

Tile

“Our experience in working with our decorator, Lucille, at Blake’s has been outstanding.  We were offered expert guidance in choosing tile and stone that enhanced both the interior and exterior of our new home. - Tom & Irma Colvin

Combining function with beauty, tile and natural stone will bring your living space to life. To choose the right tile for your application, Blake Sand and Gravel has three consultants to help you decide. Tile is energy efficient.  Tile may reduce allergies and is neither a secondary or primary source of air pollution.  A good quality tile can last a lifetime making it highly affordable option.  Companies such as Oceanside Glass Tile also have embraced utilizing recycled materials to create new products. Visit our Sequim showroom to see our extensive collection of porcelain and ceramic tile, natural stone and so much more! Our friendly and knowledgeable design staff will help you with the right selection and design solution for you. 
Below is just a taste of our tile products and sources:

Ceramic, Porcelain, and Glass Tile

  • Ambiente Tile
  • Ann Sacks
  • The Cronin Company
  • Dune Ceramics
  • Flordia Tile Company
  • META
  • Oregon Tile & Marble
  • Reillo Tile
  • S’tile
  • Thompson Tile
  • United Tile
  • Walker Zanger

Natural Stone Tiles

Granite, Limestone, Marble, & Slate

Setting Materials

Custom thinsets and mastics
Marble and Granite mix

Grouts and Caulks

Custom grouts
Laticrete Spectralock epoxy grouts
Latex acrylic caulks to match both Custom & Laticrete Colors
Laticrete Latisil 100% Silicone Caulk

  • American Olean
  • Bedrosians
  • Dal Tile
  • Emser
  • Landmark Metals
  • Oceanside Glass Tile
  • Pental Granite & Marble
  • Statements
  • Stone Impressions
  • Tierra Sol
  • Villeroy & Boch
  • Wanke Cascade

Underlayments

  • Fiberock® & Wonderboard®
  • Self leveling underlayment
  • Shower pan liner
  • Waterproof membranes
  • Crack suppression kits
  • Nu-heat & Elektra floor heating systems

Tools

We carry everything you need to produce professional result:

  • Trowels
  • Grout Floats
  • Sponges
  • Mixers
  • Smithton Diamond Blades
  • Tile saw rentals and much more

 

 

 

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