CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. LATICRETE Expands the HYDRO BAN Shower System Line. and a >0.50

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. green building products.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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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 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. AHF Contract: Expressive Ideas. Ava by Novalis: 2TRZO. Today, everyone is a curator.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Mara Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser, noted emphasis continues to grow for sustainable materials, and homeowners are looking to replace inorganic materials with more natural stone products for both residential and commercial applications. Ultimately, man-made products cannot match the intrinsic beauty and nuance of natural stone.”.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 17, 2016

But with the right design and products, you can create a practical and attractive walk-in shower in almost any size room. Niches can be used to neatly store showering products, or as a foot rest if installed at a lower height. Glass mosaic tiles are great for adding interest in niches, around sinks and on feature walls.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

AUGUST 4, 2015

The 12″x24″ tile used on the walls is installed in a staggered brick joint, the shower floor in a 2″x2″ mosaic. Framing out the tile around the niche, curb and walls, he used gleaming brushed aluminum edging, which coordinates with the square drain from Schluter Systems.

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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. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI. www.mapei.com.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. It is this variation that make the product so unique and each installation is truly one of a kind. Product Plug.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. Minimizing the grout line will make the design look seamless and your space look larger. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. green building products.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—T he booming flooring industry is chock-full of high-style and innovative products aimed at tapping the unprecedented growth in demand that began in 2020. However, about 20% of residential resilient sales still remains in the flexible LVT category, including dryback (glue-down) products. billion in sales.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement. Or a Kerdi shower system which doesn’t even use mud which is the easiest installation method out there. Kerdi Shower System.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Daltile recommends a ceramic merchandising system that can help guide the consumer through the selection process more efficiently. When it comes to onboarding ceramic or even successfully selling your store’s current ceramic program, the question of product selection is key. Make certain to remove discontinued items immediately.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. The grout is applied and then smoothed over as an initial cleanup with a damp sponge and allowed to sit again overnight. The finished product! Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set. Product Plug.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

To see collections available with Architectural Ceramics that include a base molding, visit our base molding product search here. To search Architectural Ceramic’s collections that include a bullnose, visit our bullnose product search here. Bar liner: Clean and simple, bar liners are used to break up field tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

•The massive cooperative effort included manufacturers, professional tile installers and volunteers across a broad industry spectrum that was initiated and headed by Schluter-Systems’ Territory Manager – Lower Northeast, Rich Citro. LATICRETE Products and Expertise Called Upon For Amazing Water Feature at Three Gorges Mansion.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

To further play with colour, Love Tiles has also added coloured grout to their list of offerings. Schlüter-Systems , the market-leading tiling systems manufacturer, have identified Hard Surfaces as an excellent match for their solutions and sphere of work. Troba pedestal from Schluter-Systems.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Finally, polished tile are usually easier to install because grout doesnt stick to the slightly smoother surface. In general, a grout release is not required for polished tiles. green building products. Franke Kitchen Systems.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

This classic Spanish colonial tile body in a Moorish design is seamlessly translated into a square body cement tile with the option of different colors including a faux grout line. Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. green building products. Franke Kitchen Systems.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

Among some of the newer initiatives: making it easy for consumers to go into one of Daltile’s 100-plus showrooms to see product and get design advice. We know for a fact that people who finance buy four times more product and they buy better goods.” But the money is in the mosaics, the backsplashes, the showers.” showroom. “We

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

This article will guide you in choosing the best stacked stone veneer for your fireplace, covering various aspects from understanding the product to installation and maintenance. Consider herringbone, chevron, or mosaic patterns for a captivating look. The cost of stone veneer varies depending on the type and quality of the product.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Mosaic Madness. Product Plug.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The newsletter provides information on specials, tile tips, design ideas, and new products. green building products. Franke Kitchen Systems. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Wed love to hear from you! Dont delay!

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Layout the tiles in the pinwheel pattern using the grout width you desire. green building products. Franke Kitchen Systems. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Perform a dry layout before you start. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

As a retailer for handmade cement and ceramic tile products, weve seen many positives with Pinterest, including new business leads. Provide additional grout lines that improve slip resistance. As a vitreous product, its an ideal choice for countertops, fireplaces, pools, and fountains. green building products. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. Tile of Spain’s Fasan said he believes consumers will soon become wary of plastic-based products, which will help tip the scale back to higher-value products like tile. Daltile sought to tackle this issue head on with the early 2020 launch of its RevoTile product.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

We self-promote via our website, and Facebook, which have been useful tools for people familiar with our business to further explore our products and concepts. green building products. Franke Kitchen Systems. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Margaret Almon Mosaics. backsplash designs.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

This situation called for an uncoupling system to accommodate the new tile floor over the varied subfloor conditions. Historic lobby and corridor spaces included mosaic tile and terrazzo that were closely matched. The clean look and fewer grout joints make these installations very popular with the end-user.

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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. green building products. Franke Kitchen Systems. Product Plug.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2023

State-of-the-art room visualizers like Roomvo’s platform make it easy for shoppers to engage with ‘realistic’ products. Shidlowski noted that Leap Tools has added loads of new functionality to Roomvo, including the “Compare” feature, which allows customers to view multiple products side-by-side. The benefits don’t end there.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. The slab was a little more money, but worth it to my clients who dont like grout lines. Add a few mosaic tiles and turn your plain living room into a modern luxury! VW Home Product Spotlight. glass mosaics. (1). Anyway, great ideas!

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