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[Installation](https://help.clayimports.com/installation) # Installation The basic information needed for any type of tile project and installation; these guides are intended to serve as a general resource. - [Do you offer a warranty on your tiles?](https://help.clayimports.com/do-you-offer-a-warranty-on-your-tiles) - [Thinset vs. Mudset vs. Mastic](https://help.clayimports.com/thinset-vs.-mudset-vs.-mastic) - [How Do I Install House Number Tiles?](https://help.clayimports.com/how-do-i-install-house-number-tiles) ## Terracotta - [Can Glazed or Natural Terracotta be used in a steam shower?](https://help.clayimports.com/can-glazed-or-natural-terracotta-be-used-in-a-steam-shower) - [Can I install Saltillo / Terracotta tile in the shower?](https://help.clayimports.com/can-i-install-saltillo-terracotta-tile-in-the-shower) - [What thinset should I use for Saltillo tile?](https://help.clayimports.com/what-thinset-should-i-use-for-saltillo-tile) - [Can Saltillo tile be installed outside? In all exterior applications?](https://help.clayimports.com/can-saltillo-tile-be-installed-in-outside-in-all-exterior-applications) - [How do I remove stubborn scuff marks from Saltillo Tile?](https://help.clayimports.com/how-do-i-remove-stubborn-scuff-marks-from-saltillo-tile) - [Can I use linseed oil or wax on terracotta tiles to change the color to a darker tone?](https://help.clayimports.com/can-i-use-linseed-oil-or-wax-on-terracotta-tiles-to-change-the-color-to-a-darker-tone) - [Help! My Saltillo terracotta tiles are cracking after being installed. What do I do?](https://help.clayimports.com/help-my-saltillo-terracotta-tiles-are-cracking-after-being-installed.-what-do-i-do) See less ▼ ## Grout - [What Grout Joint Width Should I Use For My Tile?](https://help.clayimports.com/what-grout-joint-width-should-i-use-for-my-tile) - [How can I darken grout that looks too light with my tile? 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