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Important tips about the world of ceramic and porcelain If you are purchasing porcelain for flooring, its dimensions exceeding (60×120) cm may cause warping or bulging; installation must be done using laser leveling or sand bedding, but a material called “Potting 95” is mandatory. Firstly, methods of installing porcelain: (1) Laser-leveling installation (2) Electric vibrating compactor (alternative to rubber mallet) (3) Clamps: either 1 mm or 1.5 mm thick (4) Addition of Adi Bond—a hardening agent (5) Material combing technique (6) Plumbing openings must be recessed Another method for installing porcelain is the “wet method”, which involves: (1) Combing the porcelain surface with adhesive material (2) Using a liquid-like material (water-thin consistency) to fill any small gaps (3) Mortar thickness beneath the porcelain: 3 cm, combined with laser leveling, electric vibrating compaction, and clamp application Secondly, methods of cutting porcelain: Egyptian-manufactured porcelain can be cut normally using standard cutting blades; however, imported porcelain features a glazed surface—using conventional cutting blades will chip or damage the glaze. Therefore, an alternative solution is adopted: porcelain is first plastered, then cut using glass-cutting blades—specifically designed for glass—instead of standard ceramic-cutting blades, resulting in clean, laser-like cuts rather than blade-cut edges. Thirdly, porcelain grouting must use white cement-based grout. Porcelain quality ranking: Indian > Emirati > Spanish. Ceramic brand ranking: Al-Jawhara—undisputed leader, followed by Cleopatra, then Art, then Royal, then Verdi. If wall-mounted ceramic tiles exceed 75 cm in height, bathroom or kitchen walls must be squared and reinforced (cased), then installed using an adhesive like “Siotexio”. Do not neglect ceramic or porcelain installation—proper execution ensures longevity. Best regards #Top_Tiler_In_Egypt 01142099902