Tile Excellence

AUGUST 28, 2014

This new substantially improved waterproofing system is changing the way the whole tile industry waterproofs showers. The old shower pan and cement backer board systems are problematic and cause a lot of heartache, frustration, and expensive repairs. We do not If you would like to be a guest blogger on Tile Excellence, Inc.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. We’re excited about providing ceramic tile installers with a more defined career path with these new programs,” said Brad Denny, executive director, CTEF. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. With stone panels up to 4,200 kgs and thicknesses exceeding 700mm, a robust but simple steel frame system was designed for primary lateral support. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 12, 2017

There are standards throughout Europe for bowing; the centre curvature for porcelain B1 is +/- 0.5% of the diagonal size and for porous tiles (ceramic, stone, slate, etc.) This means that on a large format 900x300mm tile the bowing could amount to 4.74mm and still conform to European standards. B111 it is +0.5%/-0.3%

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Albany, NY – Creative Materials Corporation, a supplier of tile, brick, stone, paver systems, and other related building materials for the commercial construction industry, welcomes Stephen Brooke as the new vice president of sales and services. In his new role, Brooke will manage all combined sales and service operations.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bruce (AHF): Comfortstone AHF Products’ Bruce brand recently introduced its Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. The patented megaloc-aqua-protect installation system guarantees that the floor is waterproof for up to one week.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23".

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection. Artcrafted is a handcrafted-inspired, glazed ceramic wall tile and mosaic series. “If So you get the real coloration, the real feel of a travertine stone with no maintenance because of its porcelain origin. So we launched a new display system.

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JG Kitchens

JULY 2, 2014

In no particular order, they are… Porcelain delivers style with ease (Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy). You see it in control panels for everything from appliances, climate control systems, home automation and even showers. Now they’re fairly standard in mid-level projects, as well as high-end ones. Digital integration.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

Plus, with new styles and digital effects, you can have natural stone effect and wood effect as tiles – with none of the maintenance those floor coverings usually require! These are often made of ceramic and are relatively inexpensive, allowing you to experiment with different colours and styles. What types of kitchen tiles are there?

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

SpectraLock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3*, of which no comparable product on the market can claim, according to the company. Fracture Ban SC can be applied directly to tile, brick and stone without the need for fabric, providing anti-fracture protection of up to 1/8-inch over shrinkage and other non-structural cracks.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. When mixed with Keralastic™, a second-generation “flexible” acrylic latex additive from MAPEI, the resulting system has exceptional bond strength, flexural strength, elongation characteristics and freeze/thaw durability, meeting the ANSI A118.15 standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The product protects moisture and pH-sensitive floor coverings such as most resinous coatings, vinyl, rubber, hardwood, carpet, ceramic tile and stone up to 100% relative humidity (RH) and reduces the moisture vapor emission rate (MVER) from less than or equal to 25 pounds to below three pounds.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

FCNews ’ ultimate waterproof guide reflects today’s market: category leaders like COREtec, which continues to blaze a trail with realistic wood and stone looks, as well as newcomers such as FlexiFlor (and its NextFlor brand) and SAR Floors. “We Ceramic, stone looks impress.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Pavers for this project have been donated by Atlas Concorde.

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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. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Kerdi Shower System.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

And thanks to Inhaus’ Megaloc angle-fold locking system, the product resists moisture incursion. An innovative wear layer featuring Provenza’s LVProtec aluminum-oxide finish includes a ceramic bead-based technology for optimal protection against everyday abuse. Plus, an attached pad and Uniclic locking system provide easy installation.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2023

H ardwood may very well be the most aspirational flooring product (next to stone or ceramic tile). The Hardened Wood Floor collection, developed using its patented Woodura surface technology, boasts the company’s signature 5G Dry fold-down system. Following is an overview of some of the products incorporating these innovations.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 2, 2021

The innovative system guarantees high levels of thermal and acoustic insulation as well as resistance to the elements in keeping with the highest market standards, while also enhancing the aesthetic value of buildings. www.florim.com.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 27, 2020

Formaldehyde, in particular, has been known to lead to increased incidences of asthma and has been federally restricted under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Unlike other surfaces, ceramic and porcelain tile is both hard and impervious, meaning it’s inhospitable to dust mites, bacteria, fungi, and mold.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Strata Heat System: The new and improved Strata Heat system is an electric radiant floor heating system that aims to increase thermal heat diffusion by 20%, reduces energy costs up to 15% and minimizes cold spots to make homes feel more comfortable (when the thermal pack is used). Products to be showcased. Wednesday, July 7.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Not only can it be seen on the floors and walls of Spanish churches and palaces, but ceramic tile also plays an integral role in the everyday functioning of modern homes, hospitals, educational centers, hospitality and commercial applications. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I n recent years, the hardwood flooring category has ceded market share to the likes of competing hard surface segments such as resilient (namely LVT/SPC/WPC) as well as laminate and ceramic—all of which have made strides in mimicking the wood-look visuals.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 13, 2023

This line features an i4F locking system for easy installation, a tough AC4 wear layer for scratch resistance and 100% waterproof functionality. Stunning stone looks are ultra-realistic and made to be stronger, lighter, warmer and easier to install and clean than the real thing. Cali Laminate – Shorebreak. i4F – Be-Lite.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Other systems use “feet” or “legs” that are difficult to adjust should the customer change the floor material, especially since the feet are embedded in a mud bed that Quick Drain eliminates. We love talking to contractors who have installed other systems,” said Jim Van Landingham, Vice-President of Residential Sales for Quick Drain USA.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops. By the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a new period in Ottoman tile and ceramic-making had emerged in Iznik. Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. You can find a preview of the 43 Spanish tile and stone manufacturers participating in the Spanish Pavilion. Illusion by Onix Mosaico.

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