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. Product demo schedule.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

The Flooring Specialist , a quarterly magazine, will contain installation articles on carpet, hardwood, ceramic, resilient, laminate, specialty flooring, tools, adhesives, project management and jobsite safety—all written by installers and manufacturers in the industry. “I

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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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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

It provides the elegance of grouted ceramic tile or natural stone without its inconveniences such as hardness, slip coefficient of friction, noise impact, maintenance and long and expensive installation. . UltraCeramic Contract installs within 24 hours using a full-spread adhesive, ceramic tile spacers and premixed colored grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We

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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. 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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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole.

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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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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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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

They’re made of ceramic, so you can cut them with a standard tile cutter, and their small size makes them easy to work with. Standard tile adhesive will keep the tiles in place, and a complimentary colour tile grout will keep things looking great. But if you are going to have a go yourself Metro Tiles are a great choice to learn with!

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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. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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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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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. USG Durock Brand Waterproof Foam Board is USG Corp.’s

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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

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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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. Some sheets have adhesive backing and others require separate adhesives or cement mortar. First, make sure that the foundation is solid. The primer may take an hour or more to dry.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. Supply chain disruptions.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, has announced its new 2023 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. From high-end style and creative color to industry-leading performance and durability, these new introductions have all you could want at a price you’ll love.”. Pet Perfect.

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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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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2020

“Patrick comes to us after a successful career in manufacturing and omni-channel distribution for the industrial and construction industries,” said Rothberg. Millot will join Laticrete on August 10, 2020 from the Fortune Global 500 company, Saint-Gobain, a manufacturer of high-performance materials and building products.

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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. bathroom design.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

“High moisture and the high pH associated with it in concrete substrates are the most common causes for flooring failures,” said Gary Scheidker, director of technical services, Taylor Adhesives. The only flooring type that seems to be resistant to moisture issues is ceramic tile,” Johnson said.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Products to be showcased. SpectraLock 1.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products. “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County”. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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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. The trend for wet rooms and ensuite bathrooms is driving demand for floor and wall products that imitate ceramics. Two innovative designs address this industry-wide problem.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry , has introduced Vapor Ban E a single-coat, 100% solids, liquid applied two-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing concrete slabs. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

By Megan Salzano While 2020 was anything but ordinary, there was one thing the flooring industry could count on: the continued popularity of the resilient category. FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

While hardwood still represents the third-largest hard surface category behind resilient and ceramic with respect to sales, the gap continues to widen. Other industry observers agree. We will continue to leverage its strong industry relationships, whenever possible, to work through this challenge alongside our customers.”.

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