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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar.

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Tiles in Disguise: Wood, Brick & Natural Stone Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Tiles have been a traditional covering for walls and floors for hundreds of years, and while many interior trends have come and gone, tiles are still one of the most popular choices for kitchens and bathrooms. Many tiles are also glazed or polished, giving them an easy to clean and stain resistant surface. Wood Effect Tiles.

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Litokol opens a new facility in India in partnership with Pidilite Industries

Ceramics of Italy

After signing a joint venture agreement with chemical group Pidilite Industries Ltd in 2019, Litokol SpA recently opened a new production facility in the town of Amod in the Indian state of Gujarat. Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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American Biltrite launches UltraCeramic Contract

Floor Covering News

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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Tile Trend: Brick Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

The tile industry is continuously developing new products and techniques to help them create better products. Part of this is designing tiles that mimic the design aesthetic and trends people want. As tiles are extremely hardwearing, cost effective and easy to maintain, it makes sense to use them throughout the home.

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