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Call (905) 270-2959Stone care glossary · Grout, tile & installation
A heated floor (radiant heat) warms tile or stone from below, which affects how it moves and bonds.
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Definition
The heat makes the floor expand and contract slightly. Stone over it needs flexible adhesive, movement joints, and full curing before heavy use or honing.
Why it matters
When tile fails over a heated floor, the stone often gets the blame when the cause is the bond, the curing, or the joints.
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Next steps
Stone problem
Tiles set at different heights, ground flat so the floor feels smooth underfoot and reflects light evenly.
Stone problem
Chipped edges, broken corners, and hairline cracks filled with colour-matched epoxy, levelled, and polished to blend in.
Service
Grind uneven tile floors flat and level.
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Bring back an even shine on dull stone.
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Silicone caulk is a flexible sealant for joints where tile or stone meets another surface.
Grout, tile & installationGrout is the material that fills the joints between tiles.
Grout, tile & installationLippage is when one tile or stone edge sits higher than the one next to it.
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Send us a photo. We'll tell you whether it's etching, a stain, wear, or something structural, and quote the repair.
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