CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Driven by environmental regulation, project specification and client demand, green building continues to double every three years according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report by Dodge Data & Analytics. Our full line includes underlayments, thin-set mortars, grouts, sealers and cleaners designed with the environment in mind.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Unfortunately, there’s not really a specific industry organization that sets standards for the vinyl planks, tiles and accessories,” said Deanna Summers, marketing specialist and account manager at MP Global Products, a flooring underlayment supplier. There is no mortar drying time, no two-part grout and no return visits.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

CTaSC also is the co-publisher of the Catalina Stone Report that is updated every other year and is a contributor to the Catalina Ceramic Tile report. All are involved in setting industry standards so we can avoid the negative advertising of problems and failures and ensure successful installations.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. In February, the energy index jumped 3.5%

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Im thrilled to report that the trend continues from what I saw recently during Coverings 2013. design standards. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. For the first time in a very long time, I saw the use of color and color tile on the show floor. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. RevoTile is said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately. Challenging the industry to go bigger.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Clean, crisp edges between each tile to keep the grout in place. If you’re not sure about the quality of your cement tiles, ask the tile manufacturer for an engineering test report performed by an independent testing company. A solid feel and weight of the tile. A top color layer of about 1/8 inch thick. Additional colors cost $.50

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

” This report was basically a survey that asked buyers to rate about a ba-jillion different features on a prepared list of items (windows, doors, kitchens, baths, specialty rooms, etc.) The report didn’t specify (at least not anywhere I could find) what height defined a “two-story” space. Send to Email Address.

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