Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Roma, the latest collection from Tagina S.P.A.,

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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. Schluter Systems.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Porcelain is quickly becoming the most popular tile material for almost every application; from non-slip mosaics for wet room floors, to natural looking wood effect floor tiles. The tiles can be laid on a solid base using adhesive and grout, just like a traditional indoor tile.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 17, 2016

Some underfloor heating systems can also be installed on walls, offering a solution for warming towels or showering areas. Natural stone looks lovely, but requires regular sealing and can be hard to keep clean. Glass mosaic tiles are great for adding interest in niches, around sinks and on feature walls.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. But why are you cautioned with “Install with White Thinset only!” White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. Kerdi Shower System. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

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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

Crossville: Stone Fiction. Crossville’s new Stone Fiction will be on display at NeoCon 2022. The line’s subtly striated visual and limestone-like textural detailing—achieved through Crossville’s advanced tile design technology—is designed to emulate the nuances of stone mineral deposits and pitting of the natural material.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. Franke Kitchen Systems. Posted by Arpi Nalbandian. at 6:00 AM.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. To further play with colour, Love Tiles has also added coloured grout to their list of offerings. Troba pedestal from Schluter-Systems. April 30 – May 2 2019.

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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. www.mapei.com. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

I take the first three days to fulfil the journalistic and commercial imperatives of Tile & Stone Journal , Tile Today and The Specifier’s Guide to Tiling ; and then dedicate at least one day to feeding my tile addiction. The tiles appeared to be hand-carved stone, ivory, or bone, decorated with gold leaf.

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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. “We Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Cement tiles work well with stone to create a focal point that draws your attention to the space, while adding color and interest, such as the cement tile rug created in this master bathroom using two of our tile patterns: Sosua and Geometric 10. Fragments is designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat.

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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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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

About the product : Daltile is currently launching its Defend powered by Microban program and the new floor, wall and mosaic tile products under that umbrella. Korlok Select Stones with InteGrout by Karndean. The uniclic locking system comes in handy because if a customer damages a single tile, it can be easily replaced.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Simulating semiprecious stone, Ceracasa’s Absolute collection achieves a high gloss polished finish on porcelain tile with six high gloss floor and wall tile colors that bring luminosity to any space. •The Onsite installation coordination was seamlessly directed by Anthony Mion & Sons, 3rd generation installers.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. Installation of Grout in Tilework – 1999 [Reaffirmed 2005 and 2010] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current.

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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.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last year, Karndean added new stone visuals to its Opus 20-mil glue-down range, including Iberian-inspired mosaics and new sizes and colors of its brushed limestone design. For tile visuals, glue-down products can be installed with or without grout.”. There is, of course, the thorny discussion about costs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

One standout collection includes the company’s Engineered Stone Click Planks & Tiles. Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. Pure Grout from Republic Floor. Karndean Designflooring. Republic Floor.

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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. What I would suggest for today’s ceramic tile shopping areas is the use of graphics scattered in with your grouted board panels or on end caps,” he explained.

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Franke Kitchen Systems. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. — Bill Buyok. Photo by Karol. My Blog List. 54 minutes ago.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”. including tile, stone and other flooring.”. Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. Pandemic positives.

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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. Franke Kitchen Systems. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Photo by Karol.

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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. I had cheap outdated stone mantel. The stone was covered with wood box and drywall. Walls of Stone. Eldorado Stone. (1). Chicago painter.

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