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. The trend for hygienic aesthetics is met with very thin grouts enabling easy cleaning and maintenance.”

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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. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

That best describes inventive companies such as i4F, Unilin Technologies and Valinge Innovation—companies that continue to work closely with their manufacturing partners and licensees on everything from time-saving, waterproof locking systems to digital printing. It’s one of the best flooring systems available in the market today,” he said.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The STAINMASTER® brand, one of the country’s leading brands of flooring, announces an expansion into tile and grouting products and Columbia’s Tile Center will be one of the initial retailers for these products. The original line includes 10 different designs, colors and shapes as well as a STAINMASTER™ grout additive product.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

However, the innovation and R&D that installation system technology companies provide certainly improve the products suppliers offer to retailers. i4F gave attendees a first look at True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows manufacturers to feature a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

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. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems. Are you a creature of habit?

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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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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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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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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

FlinTile is a grouted locking system that offers a solution for ceramic tile lovers that want an easy-to-install floor. With this technology, Novalis provides a 100% waterproof flooring option that enables users to enjoy the authentic look of grouted tiles in three steps: Click, grout, clean.

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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. Here, visitors will learn how various SikaTile grout products perform in different tiling scenarios.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, is adding profiles and trim to its growing roster of tile, stone and flooring installation products, making it a total solutions provider with a complete tile installation system including trim options.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2021

TEC is the tile and design industry’s most well-known brand for grout and setting materials. We keep sets of grout samples handy in the showroom at all times because the grout color and type are important elements of any install. Their products are reliable, from.

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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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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 12, 2017

Les Planchers JB of Blainville, QC, Canada will soon complete an Audi car dealership using a full ARDEX tiling installation system. ARDEX UI 740 is the PERFECT solution – a high load-bearing uncoupling membrane ideal for large format tile in high traffic areas like car dealerships!!

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 17, 2017

As the tiles are very flat it can also be hard to create a sleek and smooth surface in a wet bed, so we recommend either a solid base or pedestal system for external porcelain tiles. The new PorcelQuick system will solve this problem by reducing the amount of materials needed by up to 80%. Benefits of the PorcelQuick System.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2020

All new licenses for Quickstyle’s grout technology may only be obtained via I4F, with the exception of Canada. We are delighted to partner with Quickstyle on this innovative grout technology that is now immediately available via an I4F license,” said John Rietveldt, I4F CEO.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

Once the tiles are installed the joints can be grouted using a flexible grout suitable for outdoor use. We recommend using BAL Protective Sealer before grouting as it protects the tiles from any grout residue which can be hard to remove from tiles with a textured or anti-slip finish.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The AC5 planks boast 12mm overall thickness with painted bevel and pad attached and a Uniclic system for faster installation. The product also features an embossed-in-register texture and diamondized finish with a painted bevel and Uniclic locking system. The line includes formats of 7 x 48 (Terra Nova, shown) and 9 x 60 (Mesa Villa).

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Both tile contractors on this project used a Build Green® Emerald System™ of products from CUSTOM to prep, set, grout and seal the assemblies and contribute to expected LEED Gold certification.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

i4F’s True Grout will be on display at Domotex Asia 2022. Hamont, Belgium—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced its presence as an exhibitor (booth number 15D10) at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2022 taking place from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 in Shenzhen, China.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 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. Schluter Systems. 17 manufacturers collaborated on the largest crowdfunded collection of GreenScreen Assessments to date for two purposes, the TCNA said. Florim USA.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2021

“It can be used to level down to a featheredge or to smooth over in layers up to 1.5mm thick,” said Jeff Johnson, business manager for floor covering installation systems. It can be used to fill embossing on existing vinyl flooring as well as grout lines on existing tile for floor and wall installations.”.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 5, 2019

TEC is the tile and design industry’s most well-known brand for grout and setting materials. We keep sets of grout samples handy in the showroom at all times because the grout color and type are important elements of any install. Their products are reliable, from.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2022

According to Unilin, the flooring industry has been looking for a solution to make checkerboard pattern installations with a click system for a long time. According to the company, the new type of bevel is almost indistinguishable from real grout, and provides the look of real ceramics with all the benefits of an SPC floor.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? Plus, you can always call on our team of Architectural Consultants for expert technical assistance.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Strata Heat System: The new and improved Strata Heat system is an electric radiant floor heating system that aims to increase thermal heat diffusion by 20%, reduces energy costs up to 15% and minimizes cold spots to make homes feel more comfortable (when the thermal pack is used). Products to be showcased. Wednesday, July 7.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2023

.” Among the highlights of the Unilin Technologies showcase is its clickable rigid (SPC) floor with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. Furthermore, Unilin Technologies will be premiering its intelligent quality control system for locking systems.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

A sampling of new installation materials, tools and technology products slated for Coverings 2022 includes the following: Arttros Levelling Systems are experts in the manufacturing of solutions for fitting ceramic flooring and tiling. Pedestal Prime is the new raised flooring support system from Eterno Ivica.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Our popular locking systems are proof of that. It has all the advantages of an SPC—the look and feel of SPC and a click locking system like an SPC—but it is extremely dimensionally stable. That includes both its popular Uniclic angle-angle click system as well as Unidrop, a “fold-down” locking platform. Grout systems.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

These products join our CUBE system and Re-Con line of cement admixtures, which reduce the carbon levels of the concrete mix itself and turn waste concrete into usable material, respectively. ” Di Geso added, “At Mapei we like to say that sustainability is built into everything that we do.

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Realstone

JANUARY 21, 2024

Stone backsplashes, like those offered by Realstone Systems, add texture and a touch of nature. Tiles are generally low-maintenance but grout lines may require regular cleaning. LATICRETE’s Introduction to Masonry Veneer Installation Systems on YouTube How many square feet of the product do I need?

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Realstone

JANUARY 12, 2024

Stone backsplashes, like those offered by Realstone Systems, add texture and a touch of nature. Tiles are generally low-maintenance but grout lines may require regular cleaning. LATICRETE’s Introduction to Masonry Veneer Installation Systems on YouTube How many square feet of the product do I need?

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2022

According to the company, the new type of bevel is almost indistinguishable from real grout, and provides the look of real ceramics with all the benefits of an SPC floor. The patented Unigrout technology not only is designed to mimic real grout, the company said, but to minimize the risk of visible gaps between two panels.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

JULY 8, 2015

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

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

Beginning with their packaging and product naming, they have developed a system of water-based cleaners, sealers and specialty stain removers to help you keep your tile surfaces as pristine as they day they were installed. Removes cement-based grout haze, efflorescence, and mineral deposits. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer.

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