Notes from the studio
Material specs · Process · Substrate
Field notes, material specs, and process detail from The Miami Floors. Written for homeowners, architects, and designers who care about what is set behind the tile.
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The master bathroom layout mistakes that cost Miami homeowners real money — fixture clearances, condo rough-in moves, and the five plumbing changes that trigger a permit.
Concrete slab moisture testing in Miami condos — ASTM F2170 probe placement, 75% RH threshold, what Brickell and Sunny Isles slabs actually read in summer, and when to act.
Schluter Kerdi vs sheet membrane: how each fails — corners, drain bonding, pipe collars, cure humidity. Real tear-out callbacks from Miami condo showers.
What shower waterproofing in Miami requires — Schluter Kerdi, condo flood tests, ANSI A118.10 standards, and why condo liability makes the 24-hour test non-negotiable.
Planning marble installation in Miami? Learn how humidity, salt air, and condo HVAC affect sealing schedules for Calacatta, Nero Marquina, and Travertino.
Hiring tile installers in Miami? Learn what to check before large-format porcelain, shower waterproofing, slab walls, and exterior porcelain work.