tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post7201451574597249338..comments2009-10-09T15:26:23.388-04:00Paul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-66226948360151340132009-10-09T15:26:23.388-04:002009-10-09T15:26:23.388-04:00Thanks for posting, Susan. Giorgio Squinzi, CEO of Mapei, spoke to us at a press conference about these very issues. Of course, if the right products aren&#39;t used, there will certainly be problems. In terms of the adhesive, Mapei has developed an ultralight adhesive material that is designed specifically for these tiles called Ultralight S1. You can read about it here: http://bit.ly/AFPuJ<br /><br />In terms of breakage, a Polyurathane backing goes on the underside to help reduce shock and prevent the tiles from breaking. I hope this helps!Saxon Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11647828858358426236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-46152482718664584962009-10-09T14:56:56.697-04:002009-10-09T14:56:56.697-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Saxon Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11647828858358426236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-14374025260582716552009-10-09T14:19:07.748-04:002009-10-09T14:19:07.748-04:00Regarding that skinny tile; the manufacturers are providing specific stipulations as to what may be used to adhere them, and what surfaces are accepted as a substrate, right? <br />I&#39;m all for less waste in construction, but I know there&#39;ll unscrupulous builders out there trying to stick those high end tiles with cheap mastic.<br /><br />Also, I&#39;d be concerned about how they plan to ship them without them arriving looking like a crushed sleeve of Saltines. Light traffic...HmmmSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813074910100022295noreply@blogger.com