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Ceramic: Key requirements for a top-quality installation

Floor Covering News

That axiom certainly applies to the world of ceramic tile installation where careful planning is absolutely crucial to the success of any project, be it residential or commercial. We will not begin the tile installation until the substrate meets the necessary requirements.” Observe and document the site conditions. If it’s not 137.1,

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. FCNews rounded up a few installers, contractors and craftsman/craftswomen to identify the adhesive products that help them seal the deal on the job site. Divergent Adhesives. Sika/Dritac.

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Laticrete introduces modular tile and stone adhesive system

Floor Covering News

—Laticrete has introduced Laticrete Select-Bond, a versatile tile and stone adhesive system that includes optional kits for specialized enhancements. A first-of-its-kind product, Laticrete Select-Bond is a game changer for all tile and stone adhesive needs. The product meets both ANSI A118.4 requirements) adhesive system kit.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Laticrete to showcase new product at Total Solutions Plus

Floor Covering News

Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3 According to Laticrete, its Select-Bond tile and stone adhesive system is an industry-first adhesive system that can reduce a distributor’s adhesives inventory pallet space by 65% and helps ensure an installer always has the right adhesive for the job. specific test designation 5.6.

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Laticrete offers preview for Coverings 2021

Floor Covering News

“After over a year of social distancing and virtual meetings, we’re thrilled to be back in full force and hit the ground running with 10 engaging demonstrations. NXT Level Flow features pumpable, easy-to-use and high flow benefits and is designed to meets the demand for entry-level, self-leveling underlayment projects.

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Paving with Porcelain

Architectural Ceramics

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. Come into any of our 6 showrooms today to meet with a designer about your tile needs! WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? Quick and easy dry installation on grass, sand, and gravel.

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