Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite introduced three timeless stone designs for UltraCeramic Contract : their new 4mm commercial-grade, fully grouted engineered stone flooring solution that aims to push the boundaries of true-to-life natural stone appearance and texture.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The tile category has had its fair share of challenges of late, and perhaps none bigger than the industry’s struggle to find qualified labor. While the issue is being tackled by the industry as a whole, one tile supplier has stepped up and made tremendous strides to address the challenge head on. Officially launched Jan.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 22, 2016

Whether you are looking to add a rustic and traditional feel to your home, or are going for more of an urban and industrial style, an exposed brick wall is a timeless look. Remember to think about your grout joints when playing with patterns, as an exposed brick wall would have wider joints than a traditional tiled surface.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 27, 2014

LATICRETE Mobile is an industry-first, full-service jobsite reference tool. Coverage Calculator: Get quick coverage estimates for all LATICRETE grout and adhesive products by entering your desired product, tile size, grout joint width and trowel size in English or Metric units!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. In addition, grouts, adhesives, sealers and other sundries have all made great strides in the last decade, resulting in fewer claims, longer lasting installations, and less maintenance. Every once in a while a good pep talk is in order. Housing Starts.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

It can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, bare earth and sand – or onto terraces and roofs using raised supports – without grout, adhesives or specialized workers, making installation incredibly easy. WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? Quick and easy dry installation on grass, sand, and gravel. High traffic areas. .

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. When it comes to grouting the joints, MAPEI provides Ultracolor® Plus rapid-setting sanded grout to finish the job quickly. “In

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. i4F: True Grout. SPC/rigid core tiles featuring True Grout are ideal for any room. This greatly facilitates the creation of staggered patterns and cuts installation time in half.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant. ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout. Jeremy, a recent transplant from Indiana, has been in the tile industry for almost 20 years.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The end result is Cling Comfort, an innovative product that not only vastly expedites the installation process, but also offers specialty retailers and end users a viable alternative to the sea of sameness the industry is currently experiencing with the deluge of rigid core products flooding the market. “We

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

NextFlor, a new product from SRP Industries, offers the visual appeal and performance attributes of competing natural products without the shortcomings. But one company, Akron, Ohio-based SRP Industries, is looking to change the game with a new iteration of resilient flooring based on advanced polymer technology. “You Visual appeal.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

The tile and stone industry is constantly evolving to keep pace with new innovations and trends in the marketplace. With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces. One of these recent trends has been the development of large format tiles.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

He started in the industry when he was just ten, learning the trade from his father back in Germany. He used ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​, ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout and ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications for shower surround.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame. Check out our stock La Strata if you’re going for a contemporary, slightly industrial look. this material is ideal. Some last tips!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The concept of 2cm thick porcelain pavers began to sprout during last year’s show but has now spread like wildfire throughout the entire industry. The tiles can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, dirt and sand without grout or adhesives, making installation incredibly easy.

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The Habitus Collection

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It is produced using remnants of the cork industry in Spain and Portugal. Irregular shards of virgin cork are shaped by hand and supplied on sheets for installation like ceramic tiles using thinset adhesive and tile grout. Habitus has recently introduced a new concept in cork tile material; Super Tuscan Cork Tile.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. Some sheets have adhesive backing and others require separate adhesives or cement mortar.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 9, 2017

The legacy started with RedGard Liquid Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane, a ready-to-use, easy-to-apply elastomeric product that sets the industry standard. RedGard Liquid creates a bonded waterproof and low perm vapor barrier with outstanding adhesion that outperforms the competition. Only from CUSTOM.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

There’s no doubt Main Street commercial was one of the hardest hit segments in the flooring industry during the height of COVID-19, with thousands of small businesses closing their doors, some never to return. It was an eye-opener for the industry to learn that perfect tile doesn’t have to be SD nylon.”. Mannington.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

“After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. “As As the No.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The goal, industry executives say, is to launch high-quality products that will give dealers and distributors something unique to sell. From a décor standpoint, we’re starting to bring forward a mix of cleaner looks with low or no knot counts to SolidTech Plus,” Ed Sanchez, vice president product management, Mohawk Industries, explained.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the. Lets take a look at how you should approach the task. Necessary Materials. Planning is key to success, so make sure that you have everything you need before you get started.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. The mesh backing coupled with the thin design makes it easy to score and shape the tile to fit rolled-edge countertops, columns and other imaginative applications while ensuring the tile sticks solidly to the adhesive on the substrate. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also new for next year will be the industry’s first Women’s Leadership Conference —by women and for women, exclusively at TISE. We’ll cover issues important to professional and entrepreneurial women in the flooring industry,” said Lisbeth Calandrino, a speaker at TISE 2022. It keeps me coming back.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2015

Designed and tested to be industrial grade for high traffic areas, made of durable, easy to clean materials and easy to install, they may be the perfect kitchen flooring idea. It’s easy to install adhesive-free thanks to it’s high-grip properties which make it a good temporary flooring upgrade in a rental apartment.

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