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Dave Gobis

David M. Gobis, a third-generation tile setter, is an independent Technical Consultant. Mr. Gobisis an author of over 100 trade-related articles and a frequent speaker at industry events. He isa voting member of The American National Standards, and Tile Council of America InstallationHandbook committees. 
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ARTICLES

Tile Flooring Crack Suppression and The Importance of Expansion Joints

Tile Flooring Crack Suppression and The Importance of Expansion Joints

Dave Gobis
May 17, 2013
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Crack isolation/suppression membranes basically serve as shock absorbers.
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Crack Prevention in Tile Work

Dave Gobis
March 11, 2012
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The title of this month's subject was supposed to be Crack Suppression for Tile Installations, something I have written about numerous times over the years.
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Installing Large Format Ceramic Tiles

Dave Gobis
January 17, 2012
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Already big tile is getting even bigger! I don’t know at what point if any the term “tile” should be used when they get to be half the size of a sheet of plywood.
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The Basics of Cracked Tile Prevention

Dave Gobis
October 17, 2011
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Cracked tile remains a concern often expressed by customers considering ceramic tile floors. Many have had or heard of experiences where a few tiles cracked some years after installation and no replacement material could be found, necessitating a complete and costly replacement.
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Exterior Tile Work

Dave Gobis
August 8, 2011
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I have dwelled about ten minutes on how to positively open this subject and for the life of me just can’t figure it out.
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Waterproofing and Vapor Proofing

Dave Gobis
March 7, 2011
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The concept of waterproofing is easily understood; something either leaks or it doesn’t.
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What is a Conventional Shower?

Dave Gobis
February 3, 2011
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Where does the highest rainfall occur anywhere in the entire country? Your shower!
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Ceramic Prep for Concrete: Flat and Ready?

Dave Gobis
October 25, 2010
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This month’s topic, floor prep, was motivated by an architectural firm who called recently for assistance before several projects were being bid.
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Mortar Bed Installation

Dave Gobis
August 24, 2010
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Mortar beds seem to be making a resurgence with the increased use of large tile.
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Waterproofing Tragedies

Dave Gobis
March 22, 2010
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 In the past year with this slow economy I have been involved in projects of no less than 3,000 showers and a third as many balconies, decks, and patios plus a handful of restaurants on suspended slabs. It’s been a great year for me in the inspection and consulting business. But, unfortunately, unsuspecting real estate owners  ranging anywhere from a disabled retired couple on only social security to a multi-billion-dollar developer have lost millions of dollars in replacement and repair of tile work in their water-damaged structures.
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