CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. True Grout. True Grout. This increased resilience outperforms both v-groove and traditional ceramic grouts in terms of wear and tear. Premier Flooring Center.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This month we will be paying close attention to the big 4; New York, London, Milan, and Paris are all hosting the top designers and influencers in the fashion industry. This porcelain tile collection offers a lot more than the Tartan pattern we show below. Images of our Soul Collection in Tartan Cold, Porcelain 24”x24”.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As these adhesives are generally not suitable for Porcelain tiles, the most common type of floor tile. F = Indicates that this tile adhesive is Fast Setting or Rapid Setting , shortening curing time and allowing you to grout and complete your project quicker. British Standards. C1 Cement Based Adhesives.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. Proving that expert craftsmanship is in the details, Jeremy Bickett explains that they took the time to vein match the tile, a polished porcelain, even though they only had five different tiles to choose from. “We

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 16, 2018

Tiles should meet recognised ISO standards to ensure they have the correct qualities for their use, this includes testing for thermal shock. I’ve used porcelain, as it is a high-fired ceramic that makes for a tough tile to withstand changes of temperature and hard wear. Fewer grout lines gives a more streamlined look.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Throughout the show, Laticrete said it will offer product demonstrations on how top contracting professionals handle a variety of challenging tile installations and learn about alternatives to help lower staggering injury and ailment statistics associated within the physically demanding construction industry. according to Laticrete.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. 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. Every once in a while a good pep talk is in order. Housing Starts. Echo Boom First Time Buyers.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Mapeguard CI is a flexible, fabric-reinforced, “peel-and-stick” crack-isolation membrane that helps to prevent existing or future in-plane floor cracks (with movement up to 3/8-inch or 10mm wide) from transmitting through grout, ceramic tile or natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

GPTP stands for Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs and is one of the ACT areas of certification. Specific GPTP hands-on demonstrations include: How to get Coverage for Gauged Porcelain Tile: Have you ever wondered what the mortar under your GPT looks like? Other demonstrations include: Tuesday, 10 a.m.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

It’s been a pivotal few years for the tile and surface industry. From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Strong Veined Marble Porcelain. Parquet Porcelain. RESIDENTIAL TILE TRENDS.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. MAPEI began developing rapid-setting mortars and grouts more than 20 years ago with the introduction of Granirapid® mortar, a faster-setting version of its premium Kerabond/Keralastic™ mortar system for indoor and outdoor applications.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Florim’s new Urban Wood. “Dazzle was a big hit when it was introduced ten years ago.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle. Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. Larger format tile continues to gain market share as it provides a more seamless installation with less visible grout lines. Much of that remodeling work is spilling over into 2021.”.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

The latest innovations in the tile manufacturing industry mean that tiles are more popular than ever, thanks to the designs available and the benefits they provide over other materials. Our range of brick effect tiles are extremely realistic looking, and are as slim as standard tiles. Marble Effect Tiles. Terracotta Effect Tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Note the coloured grout lines. Supreme Wide 20 in Noir Lauren design by Flaviker. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker. More at: [link].

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. Natural Essence represents both luxury and supreme craftsmanship and is crafted with Greenguard Certified environmental standards. Or so you might think. We love the Mannington laminate series.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. A prime example is Enlite, Daltile’s new Enlite porcelain tile collection. Pure Grout from Republic Floor. Republic Floor.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

While ceramic has lost share to the booming resilient category, industry observers expect ceramic will recoup some of its lost share this year. A 24 x 24 is a great size for us, but 24 x 48 is really where the industry is headed,” said Tim Hanno, national strategic accounts director, DecoVita. What’s trending. Not Just Deco.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Our full line includes underlayments, thin-set mortars, grouts, sealers and cleaners designed with the environment in mind. Green Building Council LEED certification and are compliant with other green building industry standards. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Use Handmade Tiles. backsplash designs.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Quinn—A common theme for innovation in most industries is “better, faster, cheaper,” and flooring installation is no different. Dal-Tile offers a porcelain tile product that offers the best of both worlds. There is no mortar drying time, no two-part grout and no return visits.”.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

CUSTOM interviewed experts from around the industry to learn their thoughts about large format tile (LFT). A 1/16" standard allowance is way too much when you are installing a thin tile that is only 1/8" or even 1/4" thick. The answer is “the largest one that one person can handle on a standard scaffold.” What about thin tile?

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JANUARY 15, 2015

The flooring industry uses coefficient of friction ratings as a guideline to determine the slip resistance of ceramic and porcelain tiles. The coefficient of friction measurement is an evaluation of a tile surface under known conditions using a standardized method. ANSI A137.1=

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Dale RobertsA "one size fits all" approach no longer works when it comes to membranes, mortars or grouts. We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It would be an understatement to say the industry—and most of the world—is glad to see 2020 go. I think as an industry you will see everyone start to expand their portfolios to meet the needs of a healthier home.”. It’s an exciting time to be in the flooring industry.”. By Megan Salzano. Mohawk’s UltraWood.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Image Source: Top Notch DS 2) Industrial Lighting Your kitchen needs to be well-lit in order to keep up with your culinary adventures, but also provide the perfect place for conversation and mingling to happen at get-togethers. Industrial-style lighting is very on-trend for 2015. 2015 is the year to give your kitchen a bold upgrade.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Since the tiles differ in size, the use of proper sizing of the background grid and of the accent tiles also promotes recognition of the required layout that will be necessary and to avoid additional or excessive cuts, awkward edges, or thicker grout lines. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. bathroom design.

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