CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

PorcelPave is an outdoor only product that ranges from 18mm to 20mm in thickness and is available in many different styles. Installing onto a Solid Base Using Adhesive. Unlike natural stone or concrete paving, porcelain tiles need to be fixed using adhesive onto a solid base and not onto sand. Installing onto Lawns.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021. Products to be showcased. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

If you’ve been on the hunt for new paving recently you have probably come across one or two products made from porcelain. Many porcelain tiles are also rectified which means that the edges are ground down to make them straight and even in size, this allows you to install them with narrow grout joints for a modern, almost seamless look.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

MORE is a line of care products that makes cleaning tile and stone surfaces a snap! If you ever thought that caring for a ceramic or stone tile surface was going to be difficult, your worries are over. A comprehensive product line, it was created with simplicity in mind. Stone & Tile Cleaner. Acidic Cleaner.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will showcase thousands of new products and services in categories including furniture, fabrics, flooring, interior building products, interior finishes and technology. Crossville: Stone Fiction. AHF Contract: Expressive Ideas. Ava by Novalis: 2TRZO.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Available now, some exciting new product offerings from ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems: ARDEX X 7 R™ Rapid Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar – NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE! Rapid setting; walk on or grout in just 3 hours. Very good sag resistance. Adjustment and open times: 20 minutes.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

T he vast majority of hard surface manufacturers today—especially resilient suppliers—are investing heavily in floating, rigid-core products designed to compete with the likes of laminate, engineered hardwood and even ceramic tile. These products will typically leave behind some type of residue.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

I have had a great feedback on my recent posts concerning the application of colour, and particularly coloured grouts, at the recent Coverings exhibition. This product can be used to fix and grout most materials, including porcelain stoneware, klinker, glass and metallic mosaic, natural and reconstituted stone, pebbles and even wood.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is our VTile in a classy step pattern. The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. 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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Flooring retailers and contractors who took on the new product at its launch have already seen positive results. The third and final step is to grout the product with RapidGrout, a premium, pre-mixed, water-based grout specifically designed for tile that features ClicFit technology. Officially launched Jan.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

In genuinely waterproof flooring materials, the waterproofing product is baked in rather than just being used as a coating. When shopping for waterproof vinyl flooring with rigid core construction, you are likely to come across wood plastic composite (WPC) and stone plastic composite (SPC). Natural stone tiles.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

When Markus came to the United States, he brought decades of experience, and his love of ARDEX products, with him. Dworowy used ARDEX products throughout this small, elegantly-executed bathroom in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We have been using all ARDEX products since the 1980s, in Germany.” Markus explains. “We

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 27, 2015

20mm porcelain tiles are a fantastic alternative to concrete or stone for outdoor applications, as they look stylish and modern while still being hard wearing and practical. Lawns – the tiles can be laid amongst lawns to create a stepping stone or path effect using chippings beneath them.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 21, 2017

Daniel had used ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® just twice before taking on this job, but was already hooked on using ARDEX Tile and Stone Installation System products! “FLEXBONE, not unlike every other ARDEX product out there, beats the competition. “I can’t say enough good about your products. .

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Stoneman used ARDEX products throughout this install, including: ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant. ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 20, 2016

” Great work Jake- the finished product looks great! His tale of the tape: “ ARDEX 740 was easy to work with, laid flat once back rolled and was easy to fill while installing, no need to keep going back and forth over the same area while burning in. And I like having the option to go floating if need be!”

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 27, 2014

Product Catalog: Network-updateable product listing with descriptions, packaging details and direct-links to additional documentation on all of our available products. Region Detection: App detects the product mix, contact information and coverage information for your country. Currently supports US and Australian regions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Simulating semiprecious stone, Ceracasa’s Absolute collection achieves a high gloss polished finish on porcelain tile with six high gloss floor and wall tile colors that bring luminosity to any space. Ionized metallic oxides are used in a vacuum with an oppositely charged adhesive on the surface of the tile. www.marazzitile.com.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2020

—Karndean Designflooring will unveil more than 40 new colors spanning four product ranges at The International Surface Event (TISE), held Jan. Following are the products TISE attendees can expect to see: Karndean’s Heritage collection denotes products that embody the pinnacle of designed flooring. 28-30 in Las Vegas.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Metroworks Tile & Stone principal Shawn Perepelytz recently completed 3,000 square-feet of 5’ x 10’ x 5 mm Fiandre Maximum Slabs in the Coast Capital Savings Help Headquarters in Surrey, BC. Way to go Metroworks!

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 3, 2016

ARDEX X 5™ Tile and Stone Mortar , ARDEX AF 207™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid Set Uncoupling Membrane Bonding Adhesive and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout in Silver Shimmer finished the job. Chanel Carrizosa of Icon Tile & Design recently used ARDEX 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane under Varese Hex tiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The tiles can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, dirt and sand without grout or adhesives, making installation incredibly easy. Lastra 20mm is available with five of Atlas Concorde ’s collections inspired by wood, stone and cement while Caesar offers Aextra20 with seven of its collections ranging from saw cut wood to rough cut stone.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

“The 6,000 feet installation of 18″ x 18” porcelain set with ARDEX X 78™ MICROTEC® Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar and grouted with ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive. ’ I would not have imagined in a million years that an unbonded system would work so well.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

All product segments are growing, even broadloom, which has seen strong single-digit growth,” Myer stated. With Main Street healthy again, suppliers are filling the product pipeline in earnest with a range of offerings. The organic, natural wood grain and stone looks create a warm and comforting environment for any desired space.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Ed Sanchez, vice president product management, Mohawk, shows off the launch of Karastan’s new LuxeCraft rigid flooring. The goal, industry executives say, is to launch high-quality products that will give dealers and distributors something unique to sell. Resilient visuals often follow trends seen in natural wood, stone and ceramic.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 10, 2016

Install Pebble Mosaic Tile: Pebble and stone mosaic tiles can be used in an extensive variety of installations. Installation of these tiles is similar to any other natural stone product for best results, we recommend a qualified tradesperson who is experienced in the laying of. Sealing and Grouting.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. A dedication to using handmade tile products doesnt mean you compromise on results; rather, youre installing a sense of uniqueness into the existing style of your home. green building products. Product Plug. cement tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

High definition glazes, large format porcelain and thin tiles are all the result of new technologies that are improving the products we bring to market. 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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

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. Despite repeated blows from the hammer, the Kerlite Plus tile remained intact.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles can all be used, but be aware that some of these tiles will require sealing and more regular maintenance than others. Wet room waterproofing kits are available, and most manufacturers offer guides and videos on how to use these products. Tiles, adhesive and grout.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 7, 2016

As an added bonus, this is a great choice to replace tile because the texture of the tin finish will make any grout lines disappear. Mirror A Modern Look When it comes to modern spaces, the same materials come to mind again and again: cool metals, smooth stone, and reflective glass. In this case, there are two options.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2015

The top durable flooring options include: –Concrete –Rubber flooring –Stone –Tile –Vinyl –Wood laminate Besides durability, cooking usually requires long periods of standing and walking back and forth. Because of the variations in pattern and color, stone gives your kitchen flooring a unique, earthy look.

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