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. Typical installations include gardens, terraces, patios, entrance footpaths, pools, public parks, and high traffic industrial, urban, wellness, and hospitality spaces. Self supporting.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. Advances in ceramic technologies have improved the performance and the look of tile. In addition, installer certification courses like those offered by the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation raise the standard. Housing Starts. Better Materials.

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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.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. i4F: True Grout. The trend for wet rooms and ensuite bathrooms is driving demand for floor and wall products that imitate ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

T he vast majority of hard surface manufacturers today—especially resilient suppliers—are investing heavily in floating, rigid-core products designed to compete with the likes of laminate, engineered hardwood and even ceramic tile. Additionally, these products can lose their adhesion over time, especially if lifted and reset.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Every year, Cersaie provides a unique opportunity to experience new frontiers in ceramics for homes as well as commercial and public spaces. The concept of 2cm thick porcelain pavers began to sprout during last year’s show but has now spread like wildfire throughout the entire industry.

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The Habitus Collection

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It is produced using remnants of the cork industry in Spain and Portugal. Irregular shards of virgin cork are shaped by hand and supplied on sheets for installation like ceramic tiles using thinset adhesive and tile grout. Habitus has recently introduced a new concept in cork tile material; Super Tuscan Cork Tile.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products. As the No.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. Some sheets have adhesive backing and others require separate adhesives or cement mortar.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The goal, industry executives say, is to launch high-quality products that will give dealers and distributors something unique to sell. I believe the next looks will be in stone and ceramic as well as wall applications.”. Resilient visuals often follow trends seen in natural wood, stone and ceramic. Colors, textures.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. ceramic tile. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the. Lets take a look at how you should approach the task. Necessary Materials. Use Handmade Tiles. backsplash designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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