Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SELLING POINT : Made in the USA in a variety of colors and different widths. Engineered Floors: Gold Standard I, II and III For Engineered Floors, DW Select’s Gold Standard I, II and III PureColor HiGH-DEF series continues to impress with its quality, durability and style.

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 19, 2022

We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture. It takes more work to grout. Having said that, Travertine is the shower material I have ripped out or re-grouted and sealed largely because of mold growth in heavily used showers.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2014

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts By Chris Lawson Tile repairs are a very specialized service and it can be hard to get tile contractors interested in small, sometimes difficult, detailed repairs.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2024

With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of design, this year’s collections—Beyond Calacatta, Beyond Dolomite and Memory Oak—embrace the essence of raw materials while introducing a diverse palette of colors previously unseen in nature.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Today there's a uniquely formulated, high performance cement grout with a full spectrum of color-consistent, stain-resistant benefits. A grout that’s ideal for virtually any tiling project. Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout - your “Go-To Grout” for reliability, versatility and proven results.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

The comprehensive offering will be available in summer 2023 and will feature more than 4,000 possible combinations of shapes, colors, sizes and styles, including LED profiles that allow for unique design elements and accent colors using LED lighting.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2020

NaturQuest technology, according to the company, allows for deeper inhibition and enhances the emboss-in-register effect for up to 80% deeper embossing and grout lines. The wood looks offer a diverse selection of designs ranging from wide and long to short and narrow planks in popular colors like greige and blonde.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. The glazing provides the color and makes the tile durable. Smaller grout joints also lend to a more modern and appealing overall look.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

True Grout. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. True Grout. This increased resilience outperforms both v-groove and traditional ceramic grouts in terms of wear and tear.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

i4F gave attendees a first look at True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows manufacturers to feature a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the de?cor Following are a few highlights.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The VBT product line, exclusively from AHF Products, offers lower maintenance and life-cycle costs versus traditional vinyl composition tile (VCT) tile, with colors developed specifically for commercial environments. According to AHF Contract, commercial customers like the coloration and the premium chip visual of the brand new VBT.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

Materials such as tile, GPTP, backer board, underlayment, mortar, shower niches and grout. Online courses and coloring books. The CTEF aims to improve the tile industry through installer certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. Flooring products.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 25, 2018

Brighter colors (We’ve got over 40 standard shades to choose from, plus we have the ability to color match for your project). Modern grid (4×4 square tiles in solid colors? We’re sure you’ll fall in love with your new cement tiles before the grout dries. They’ll add subtle beauty to your space).

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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. This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions. Related Links: A go-to for installation items like grout and thinset, Laticrete also has you covered when it comes to shower systems.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 24, 2017

There may be standard sizes for certain applications and tile sizes that are commonly used in different places. The longer dimensional lines of large rectangular or square tiles can lengthen a room and the fewer grout lines also make a space feel more open and clean. Tile Size and Grout Lines. Cement Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Spectralock 1: Spectralock 1 is a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy. The grout also aims to provide versatility and color consistency. Spectralock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3, according to Laticrete. Training schedule. Thursday, July 8th. To register, click here.

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Tile Talk

MAY 19, 2015

Shown here is Drop in the color Chocolate Mousse. This line is truly unique for the industry because it eloquently combines geometric shapes in both convex and concave relief that, and because of its extensive color palette of more than 60 colors. They are suited for wall applications and can be installed with or without grout.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Shell, taupe, latte and grey are the four standard colors we offer that pick up on this neutral yet earthy color. The mini concrete tiles shown here are grey and white Furthermore, it’s a color that offers subdued glamor, timeless beauty and “live forever potential” Do you prefer neutrals or brights?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. The dark grout trend has been popular for a few years, but it’s not for everyone. Choosing white grout or matching your grout to the tile will give you a seamless look, especially in a large backsplash area. Grout lines matter when setting tile.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Products showcased will include SpectraLock 1 Pre-Mixed Grout, Laticrete Select-Bond, Fracture Ban SC, 170.5 SpectraLock 1 is an evolutionary pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy. The grout also provides exceptional versatility and excellent color consistency, even with the most demanding applications.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Shell, taupe, latte and grey are the four standard colors we offer that pick up on this neutral yet earthy color. The mini concrete tiles shown here are grey and white Furthermore, it’s a color that offers subdued glamor, timeless beauty and “live forever potential” Do you prefer neutrals or brights?

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

By far, the biggest complaint that consumers have about tile is grout. Fuller Construction Products, better known as TEC, offers Grout Boost Advanced Pro to solve those issues. Grout Boost Advanced Pro is a "stain resistant grout additive that mixes with a cement-based grout in place of water when grout is installed.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement tiles are available in an array of geometric, traditional and contemporary patterns that can be customized with choices that include palettes with 90 colors. Additionally, these handmade tiles are crafted to endure decades of wear from foot traffic and have a color layer that is about 1/8” thick. design standards.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. It''s easy to create bold and unique patterns by mixing and matching less expensive plain or solid color tiles that would be less exciting on their own. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Here’s a look at the patterns, colors, sizes and textures, which will continue to shape the industry: Florals & Leaves: With its pop of personality, florals and leaves are a perfect alternative to wallpaper – especially in commercial spaces seeking durability.

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Granada Tile

JULY 5, 2016

Created by award-winning interiors and tile designer Paul Schatz, these magical patterns are available in a variety of standard colorways and, as always, every design is customizable with dozens of colors. We know you will fall in love with them before the grout even dries!

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

However, I did refinish the tub and paint the outside the same color as the vanity. In addition, because the bathroom doesn’t have windows for added natural light, I selected light neutral colors to brighten it up. The standard rough in is 12”; however, I had to buy a 14” rough in because our drain was set out further from the wall.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

But there are other things to consider, tile like many substances need some kind of trim generally, be it tile, marble or metal that comes in many colors. If all else fails take a piece of tile to a paint store and have them match it even if it is a multi color and just paint the edges with a China brush. Took forever but got it done.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

No Dye Lot means the color of the carpet will be the same from roll to roll, regardless of when it was manufactured. The company claims to have the tightest color matching tolerances of any residential carpet manufacturer. Phenix No Dye Lot Phenix offers the guarantee of No Dye Lots on its polyester carpet. But that ’ s not all.

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Tile Talk

MAY 12, 2015

The new Cuban Heritage colorways embrace the trends we have been seeing with color. You'll notice more straight-forward colorways using three or four colors. Also, you'll find slightly muted patterns using shades of gray and blue or warm earth tones and neutrals with an accent of color. Love Cuban Tiles?

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Cement tiles are the latest must-haves in home and commercial décor and are influencing a design shift that embraces color and pattern versus solid neutrals (think plain subway tile). Low-quality tiles will provide lackluster color, uneven edging, and more wear and tear. Clean, crisp edges between each tile to keep the grout in place.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The colors feel fresh and are vibrant and eye-catching. Laticrete SpectraLOCK Dazzle is a way to add some “cool” to your standard epoxy grouts. You can choose from a variety of colors, or one of our favorites, the Glow “Glow-In-The-Dark” enhancement! Images courtesy of Harpers Bazaar. Designer: #Prada. Designer: #Rodarte.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Mohawk has reset the standard for the texture and realism of wood décor with Signature Technology. When you dream of the beach, it’s hard to know what color to choose. The Simply the Best collection offers style, design and value, allowing homeowners to choose between timeless, top-selling colors and trending patterns.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Our material calculator is more precise than standardized coverage charts. Grout Color Selector: While nothing can replace the accuracy of our official color cards and grout kits, this visual reference guide will help guide you and your customers to narrow color choices.

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