Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity. The color-consistent, efflorescence-free grout is ideal for interior and exterior residential and commercial installations.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. Raised installation or pedestal systems requiring perfectly level flooring that allows rainwater to flow below the flooring. GARDEN 2CM HAS ALL THE BENEFITS OF PORCELAIN PLUS….

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

JULY 8, 2015

Hands down, porcelain tile is one of the finest choices for flooring for pet owners or even in commercial kennels. Here’s why: Products featured above include: In-floor heating systems by Nuheat & Schluter. Epoxy based grouts by Laticrete. Related Images:

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. What is Grout Haze?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Turnhout, Belgium— i4F has joined forces with the Akgün Group-Duratiles to bring a clickable floating floor installation system to the world of ceramics. Our collaboration with i4F provides us with the perfect launch pad for our new DuraClick tiles,” said Murat Sencok, general coordinator, Akgün Group-Duratiles.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Sika, a global pioneer of specialty industrial chemicals, will showcase SikaTile gauged porcelain tile panel and slab (GPTP/S) systems and grout solutions at Coverings 2023 , to be held here at the Orange County Convention Center. The contractors who visit our booth certainly have the skills for the jobs.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 29, 2016

Wood effect tiles are all the rage at the moment, and it’s not difficult to see why. If you are thinking of having wood effect tiles laid in your home, or are considering doing it yourself, read on for our tips on laying these stylish and versatile tiles. Use spacers to ensure the joints are even.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

It’s no secret that wood effect is one of the biggest tile trends of the last few years, and as digital printing technology develops and improves the designs available are becoming more and more realistic. Benefits of Wood Effect Tiles. Porcelain is extremely strong, in fact it is close to diamond in hardness.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. The sophisticated tile in gray and beige can easily be integrated with neutral furnishings.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 3, 2015

But don’t worry, we’ve got some advice you should bear in mind when you’re tiling an outside space, whether that’s a patio, path, balcony or terrace. What to think about when tiling outside: Ensure you have chosen tiles suitable for outside use. What are you going to lay your tiles or paving on to?

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. First, check out our list of tile trim terms, where we describe various types as well as mention AC Collections that feature them.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Of the five flooring award winners, RevoTile was the only porcelain tile to secure the accolade. Daltile’s new RevoTile is a revolutionary, patented, porcelain tile floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile,” said Amber Leigh Martinson, senior director of marketing for Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. Visitors will experience firsthand Merkrete’s innovative grout solutions formulated for appeal, usability and durability.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

The tile and stone industry is constantly evolving to keep pace with new innovations and trends in the marketplace. One of these recent trends has been the development of large format tiles. With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers. Clemson, S.C.—The

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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?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Grout is what seals everything together – literally.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Pick the right grout color.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

A tile shower installation- Time lapsed video/explanation. How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! This will give you a great overview of the process though from sealing the cement board to wiping the tile clean. I had already planned out the tile layout so the next part was to actually start setting the tile.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2020

Daltile’s RevoTile is a patented, porcelain tile floating floor system that is designed to install two times faster than traditional tile. Day selected RevoTile’s Antiquity White porcelain tile for her renovation of a five-thousand-square-foot lakeside home. “I It’s actually a floating floor.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. 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. Schluter Systems. Made in the U.S.A.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

The Premier Flooring Center (PFC) is a multi-faced selling system from The Dixie Group that effectively replaced the Stainmaster Flooring Center following the Lowe’s acquisition. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. However, the system is not limited to one brand or fiber.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

MORE is a line of care products that makes cleaning tile and stone surfaces a snap! If you ever thought that caring for a ceramic or stone tile surface was going to be difficult, your worries are over. Stone & Tile Cleaner. Removes cement-based grout haze, efflorescence, and mineral deposits. EVERY DAY CLEANERS.

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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?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Grout is what seals everything together – literally.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles. Everything works together using the same color palette as the tiles. Benefits of Polished Cement Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 1, 2020

Daltile is looking to change the tile industry with its latest introduction, RevoTile—a patented, floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile, saving time and money. RevoTile installs in just three steps: place underlayment, click tiles together and grout.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. Labels: cement tile , relief cement tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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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. As the No. Habana , a new collection from CEVICA S.L.,

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Our guest post is provided by Ruth Hinds on behalf of Tons of Tiles , U.K.-based This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. Use Handmade Tiles.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, Florida sought a grout that was more stain resistant than cemetitious options, but less expensive and easier to use than typical epoxies for renovations to their world-class facilities. Specifiers selected a complete system from CUSTOM featuring Fusion Pro Single Component Grout.

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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. Products to be showcased.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile.

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