Mesh mounted flagstone

We did another house for one of the investors we work with and during the demolition we discovered something that we could not believe our own eyes. The previous tile installation was just a massacre to the tile industry. Sorry to be so horrific but I just don’t know which way you could explain this discovery. The adhesive that was used for the tile installation was not mortar not thin set not mastic but hydrated lime. I really fill sorry for the previous owners of the property in question. People go through massive extremes to have their houses worked on and spend a lot of money. The end product most of the time ends up being a disaster because many installers will not take the time to explain and educate their client what measures and procedures have to be taken to have the job done correct and have it done right the first time. 

Hydrated lime used as a adhesive for tile installation "very wrong and ineffective the tile never truly sets and bonds to the concrete slab"

After the demolition and clean up of all the prior substances on the concrete slab we proceeded by doing the layout for the new installation wich was a mesh mounted flagstone. 

 

Finished flag-stone installation "I personally love the natural beauty, I have to say I am a very big fan of flagstone"

How to Estimate Budget for Tile Projects

Instructions

1. Decide how much work you can do yourself and how much you need to outsource to a professional. Keep in mind, that the cost of hiring someone who knows what they’re doing can save you money in the long run since the tile project will be done correctly the first time.
2. Get several quotes before making your final decision if you’re considering hiring a contractor, Ask for references from your contractor and make sure to call them.
3. Accurately measure the area you would like to tile. It’s important to make sure you have the correct dimensions because you don’t want to find out that you’re short on tiles that are no longer available or will take a long time to order once you’re in the middle of the project. Accurate measurements will also give you a true idea of how much tile you’ll need and the ultimate cost. Don’t forget to budget for extra tiles in case some get damaged during the installation process.
4. Figure out the tile pattern you would like. You will find many options are available and each one has a different cost. The tile you may love may turn out to be too expensive for your budget, so you need to know the costs in order to make a decision to use other tiles, reduce the area you’re tiling, or combine your desired tiles with other ones. The tile size will also affect the cost so be sure to take this into consideration when estimating a budget for a tile project.
5. Create a spreadsheet on your computer or write down all the costs of your options to figure out the total estimated price of your project. Pick and choose which options work best with the money you’re able to spend on your tile project.

Turkish Ceramics

As one of the largest ceramic producers and exporters in the world, Turkey increases its market share every year by blending multicultural and multifaceted historical riches of Anatolia with modern designs and technology. Ceramic production know-how in Turkey inherited through adding up different techniques, was developed by different civilizations over 8,000 years. Although Turkey has a long history of ceramic production, the ceramic industry started in the late 50s.