Tile & Stone

1. CCF uses a blend of Portland cement, and sand, reinforced with wire lathe, to build shower curbs and bench seats. This allows for a much more structurally sound and leak free installation.

2. CCF pre-slopes PVC membranes under shower bases. By doing this any moisture behind the tile is directed toward your drain. This practice guarantees our installations won’t leak preventing costly repairs later.

3. CCF includes Schluter- DITRA underlayment as a standard not an upgrade. DITRA underlayment is an uncoupling, anti fracture, and waterproofing membrane all in one. This is a huge benefit to you the customer as it costs three times as much as cement board at no additional cost to you.

4. CCF uses Ardex brand elastomeric waterproofing membrane in all shower installations. This extra step further guarantees our installations won’t leak.

5. CCF’s procedure ensures that weep holes in the drain stay unobstructed, allowing any moisture to drain from your shower even further guaranteeing a leak free installation.

6. CCF sets all wall tile with a latex modified mortar. Unlike mastic, which will deteriorate under moisture, mortar will retain its strength and flexibility throughout the life of your shower.

7. We offer you a lifetime warranty because of our three step waterproofing process and our tile and stone underlayment. Our extensive product knowledge and attention to detail give us confidence to offer this extended warranty.

8. All answers contained within are methods outlined in the TCA Handbook among other trade publications. We have learned much of these techniques through years of experience, and many hours of workshops and seminars.

9. CCF uses a crack isolation fabric as well as a crack isolation membrane over applications where concrete is to receive tile. This also prevents efflorescence (staining of grout or natural stone due to alkaline that exist within the concrete) from damaging the installation and the product.

10. CCF understands the importance of combining the latest products and techniques with the time tested techniques of past generations.