Ceramic tile is a rigid product that has a high compressive strength. This means you can squeeze it and it won't crush. However, ceramic tile, concrete and natural stone have low tensile strength.
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17 Modern Tile Installation Tips for DIYers

Ready to tile? These tips will help you get results that look pro. Tile installation is a very DIY-friendly project, but modern tiles complicate matters. They tend to be large, fragile and easily ...