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1 - What is the difference between dry method and wet method?

2 - What is a Porcelain tile?

3 - What is Polished and rectified?

4 - What is porcelain paste?

5 - What are rectified products?

6 - What is Abrasion Resistance (PEI rating)?

7 - What is the importance of PEI?

8 - Do Porcelain tiles have PEI?

9 - What is Deep Abrasion?

10 - What do PEI and MOHS stand for?

11 - What is Scratch resistance?

12 - What ceramic tiles are Scratch resistant?

13 - What is absorption? How are ceramic tiles classified in relation to absorption? ***TABLE***

14 - How to identify, or to know if a ceramic tile is slip resistant?

15 - What resistance does a ceramic tile have to contact with chemical products?

16 - What is Tonality?

17 - What is Shade variation?

18 - What is rotocolor decoration?

19 - What is serigraphy or silk screen decoration?

20 - How can Technical Porcelain tiles be decorated?

21 - How can ceramic tiles be classified, regarding tonality?

22 - How can ceramic tiles be classified, regarding size?

23 - How is tonality and size Classification important?

24 - What is cracking?

25 - What are anti-graffiti products?

26 - What type of product can I use for wheelchair ramps?

27 - What products can be used in swimming pools?

28 - What CEUSA products can be used for covering outside areas such as: barbecues, fireplaces and wood ovens?

29 - What product is recommended for open garages, gardens, paths and ramps?

30 - What is the advantage of spreading the tiles out in the area to be covered before beginning the laying process?

31 - Why is it important to level the laying base? What are the consequences of laying ceramic tiles on an uneven base?

32 - What is the dry joint system?

33 - What types of adhesive mortars are there on the market?

34 - Are there any restrictions for laying rectified ceramic slabs with Dry Joints?

35 - What rectified material can be laid with Dry Joints?

36 - What type of mortar is used for laying CEUSA rectified ceramic tiles, with Dry Joints?

37 - When laying with Dry Joints is it necessary to use grout between the ceramic tiles?

38 - When is it necessary to wet the ceramic tiles before laying?

39 - When is it necessary to lay with double adhesion?

40 - How can a perfect cut be performed on rectified and porcelain tiles ceramic slabs?

41 - What are laying joints?

42 - What are dilation and movement joints?

43 - Can joints smaller than those specified on the packaging for non rectified products be used?

44 - I have an area with wall and floor tiles which I want to change. Do I have to remove the old tiles or can I put new ones on top of the old ones?

45 - Can surfaces covered with paint or waterproofing such as on cement slabs be covered in ceramic tiles?

46 - How can the excess mortar, grout and other dirt be removed from the surface of the ceramic tile during laying?

47 - Before leaving the factory, the Polished, Rectified and Porcelain tiles receive a special wax layer to protect their sheen from damage during transporting, handling and laying. How can they be cleaned?

48 - How can chipping be avoided on the surface of a ceramic tile?

The surface of a ceramic tile is composed of glaze (glass), and we suggest protection with carpet or matting, near refrigerators, sinks and cupboards, for cushioning the fall of pointed objects, bearing in mind that the enamel composition on the surface is a type of glass, material of low elasticity. The quality of the laying will also reflect in the resistance to accidental impacts, empty space in the laying mortar will compromise the resistance of the ceramic tile.

49 - Are there specific waxes for ceramic floors?

50 - Does the non shiny Legno line require wax maintenance?

51 - In addition to wax, what is used in the factory, between the polished paving pieces, porcelain tiles and wall tiles to protect the pieces?

52 - If the surfaces of ceramic floor tiles, wall tiles and polished paving pieces show paraffin marks, how can these be removed?

53 - Is there any special care in the laying and daily care of decorative strips decorated in gold, platinum and luster?

54 - What tests can be performed to check for defects in the ceramic materials, according to the NBR 13818 standard?

55 - The ceramic products present tolerance regarding geometric characteristics. Where does the standard specify these tolerances?

56 - What laying mortar should I use?

57 - What are the main causes of ceramic tiles becoming unstuck?

58 - What is efflorescence and how can it be avoided?

59 - What is the correct way to store the boxes containing the ceramic tiles?

60 - How can the useful life of your ceramic tile be increased?

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