The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

PorcelPave is an outdoor only product that ranges from 18mm to 20mm in thickness and is available in many different styles. Unlike natural stone or concrete paving, porcelain tiles need to be fixed using adhesive onto a solid base and not onto sand. Installing Using a Raised Pedestal System.

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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Each 323-foot tower creates a vertical business campus offering impressive 360 degree views of coastal Orange County and showcasing large format tile and stone on every floor. This effect is enhanced by the luxurious expanse of oversized natural stone on floors, walls and even inside the elevator cabs.

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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Custom Building Products has committed to aiding architects, specifiers, engineers, tile contractors and owners fulfill this growing responsibility with our environmentally-responsible tile and stone installation products. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project.

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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.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. It would be prudent to recommend the use of White Thinset for all natural stone installations, but that may not prevent yellowing from occurring completely. Kerdi Shower System.

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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. Natural stone looks lovely, but requires regular sealing and can be hard to keep clean.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout. We use special tools to remove the grout. We use truck mounted pressure systems to remove mineral deposits and soap film. Refinishing natural stone surfaces including marble and granite. The grout shrinks as it ages.

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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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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? green building products. Product Plug.

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ISC Surfaces

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Crack Isolation Sheet Membrane TEC’s new Crack Isolation Sheet Membrane is a peel and stick underlayment designed for use under ceramic tile, natural stone or other hard surface flooring, to reduce surface cracking and contribute to sound suppression in commercial or residential settings.

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

To enhance the visual appeal of your fireplace, consider using stacked stone veneer. 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.  Note, a full bed stone is usually the most expensive option.

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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. Daltile is an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, manufactured stone and natural stone tile products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

Matt Nordloh of MAPEI presented Leaner, Greener, Larger, Lighter: Thin Tile Systems to over 70 architects and manufacturer reps in attendance. The attendees left with an appreciation for the possibilities of this unique, new technology and shared many positive comments about the product.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

The rest comes from tile industry professionals that sell, install, distribute and fabricate these products. Tile and grout are best cleaned with systems that provide high heat. Tiles are travertine, a natural stone. We use the 4 horse power Klindex Levigaor on this job to remove top layer dirt from tile and grout.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

The rest comes from tile industry professionals that sell, install, distribute and fabricate these products. Tile and grout are best cleaned with systems that provide high heat. Tiles are travertine, a natural stone. We use the 4 horse power Klindex Levigaor on this job to remove top layer dirt from tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Dealers across the country can expect the new year’s product introductions to run the gamut from innovative waterproof flooring to next steps in stain-resistant carpet to anti-microbial resilient planks and everything in between. Across product categories, one thing is for sure: The pandemic will have a huge influence.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Through the sharing of case studies and industry knowledge, conversation will focus on the cross-pollination of design and particularly focus on innovations and trends in tile and stone today. Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)” – Wayne Kurzen, The Kurzen Group; Tuesday, April 19, 10:30 – 11:30a.m. Blog: coverings.com/blog.

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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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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

While it’s impossible to completely avoid cracks in the event of significant structural movement, they can be controlled by applying products that mitigate the effects of movement and other stressful factors.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. 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.”. Residential accounts for about 68.2% It’s plastic flooring.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Concerns over installation specifications, crack isolation and prevention, setting materials and grouts for large tile all require more forethought than they do for smaller tile installations. Quality companies who have developed new products and trained technical support offer huge advantages to designers and architects.

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