Tenting
What you need to know
Tenting is a phenomenon that occurs when tiles become elevated from their original bonded position. There are numerous situations that can cause this problem. It can occur in many tile installations but is common in a porcelain tile installation with a dry set mortar.
Tenting may occur when: …..
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