CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cali: Shorebreak Cali’s recently launched laminate, Shorebreak , is positioned as a next-gen product for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated (yet practical) stone-look flooring option. This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Do you back butter your tile? Back buttering tile is a highly opinionated and widely-debated topic among tile installers. Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. So, how important is it?

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 3, 2015

But don’t worry, we’ve got some advice you should bear in mind when you’re tiling an outside space, whether that’s a patio, path, balcony or terrace. What to think about when tiling outside: Ensure you have chosen tiles suitable for outside use. What are you going to lay your tiles or paving on to?

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite introduced three timeless stone designs for UltraCeramic Contract : their new 4mm commercial-grade, fully grouted engineered stone flooring solution that aims to push the boundaries of true-to-life natural stone appearance and texture. Available in four different colorways.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Performance Accessories: PrimeCoat, HydroSeal Mohawk’s Performance Accessories division offers multiple products for subfloor prep, including: PrimeCoat, an acrylic floor primer used to treat dry, dusty or porous substrates for a better bonding surface and to help ensure proper adhesive bond. Zephyr provides moisture protection up to 95% RH.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

Vinyl planks and tiles come in virtually any color and style imaginable. When shopping for waterproof vinyl flooring with rigid core construction, you are likely to come across wood plastic composite (WPC) and stone plastic composite (SPC). Waterproof vinyl tile. Most mimic natural stone, but there are a few that look like wood.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. Within these categories are hands-on certification classes that cover basic and advanced topics.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Tile can take your fireplace from ho-hum to exceptional, making it the focal point of your space. As you can see from the image above, the two main areas appropriate for tiling are the surround and hearth. So, can I use any tile for my fireplace? The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

MORE is a line of care products that makes cleaning tile and stone surfaces a snap! If you ever thought that caring for a ceramic or stone tile surface was going to be difficult, your worries are over. Stone & Tile Cleaner. Stone & Quartz Cleaner + Protector. EVERY DAY CLEANERS.

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How to Floor Tile

JULY 3, 2014

A question we all run into from time to time is finding a qualified contractor to perform your tile job or remodel. Do you have loose tile and having a difficult time keeping down mold? of tile and Hardie Backer. Tile shops that have been around a while say something. Reason for work Does your shower leak?

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. Want more information?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It doesn’t really matter what you need in the process, Shaw’s going to have it, according to Romeo Tejada, divisional tile and TotalWorx manager for Shaw, South region. “So All you have to do is add adhesive. The other theme as it relates to mosaics and wall tile is color. “We The first is Shaw’s new stair treads.

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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

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2022

Recently, Foam Products added a new self-adhesive crack isolation/acoustical underlayment product for ceramic and porcelain called Silencer CPS. The product, which boasts a thickness of 2.4mm, features non-woven polyester fabric, a high-density polyurethane foam, aggressive acrylic mesh adhesive and a release liner.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 2, 2019

—Bostik’s new PWC offers an advanced formula—fortified with silicone for long-lasting flexibility and excellent adhesion—ensuring a protective barrier against moisture both indoors and out. PWC is extremely user-friendly because […].

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Our guest post is provided by Ruth Hinds on behalf of Tons of Tiles , U.K.-based This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. Use Handmade Tiles. cement tile.

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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

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.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. There is an open PINS on this standard because a group of technical experts is working on possible revisions to section 3.6 Metal lathe or approved alternate).

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

For example, if you’re installing hardwood or ceramic in an apartment or condo, acoustic dampening becomes very important,” he explained. “In With any dips and uneven areas in a ceramic floor, for instance, the end user would notice an unevenness when walking on it. The benefits don’t end there. Leggett & Platt.

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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. Honeycomb adds another interesting layer to the patchwork trend, which can be seen in Gamma Due ’s extruded porcelain Melograno tiles and Settecento ’s Matière collection.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. I guess I really am a Tile Addict! At first glance I wasn’t sure I was even looking at tiles at all.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. Ceracasa wins award.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

With new additions in The Gallery, Floorté Classic and tile and stone, Shaw Floors is beginning the new year with enhanced beauty, performance and applications in its hard surface portfolio. Tile and Stone. Shaw Floors tile and stone offers a wide range of style and design options for both floor and wall installation.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Now let’s talk size.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

I am continuing today in a similar vein, and I am very grateful to Curt Rapp from The Tile Doctor (the exclusive supplier of Starlike in the USA) for reminding me about the amazing transformational effect of Litokol’s Starlike collection. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Applying Litokol Starlike.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

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. This, he said, allows for the product to retain more of its texture, creating a product that closely mimics real stone and wood to the touch.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

About the product: European design, GreenGuard Gold and FloorScore certified, Paladin rigid core stone polymer composite includes the most popular European oak colors with minimal knots. The 20-mil surface wear layer is enhanced with a ceramic micro-bead finish. Panoramic Porcelain by Daltile. Panoramic Porcelain by Daltile.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 10, 2016

Pebble mosaic tile is one of the most popular tile backsplashes for natural bathroom walls, kitchens and feature walls. This can be achieved with beautiful pebble mosaic tile. See how transforming your space with pebble mosaic tile could be easier than you think. How to Install Pebble Mosaic Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

Ann Wicander, president, WE Cork , noted that ceramic tile and hardwoods, while they may look good, are very noisy. Ceramic tile or hardwood [underlayment] will dampen the footfall noise within the room as well a control the sound transmitting below. “For If this is a bedroom or office, those sounds are a nuisance.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. Larger floorplans equals more tile. For those of us who import most of our tile, a strong dollar is a welcome sign. Advances in ceramic technologies have improved the performance and the look of tile. Housing Starts. Affordable Care Act.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Sometimes referred to as a ‘shower room’, a wet room is a fully waterproofed, and usually tiled, bathroom with a walk in or level access shower. Tiles are the best wall and floor covering in a wet room , although vinyl can also be used. What type of tiles should I use? Tiles, adhesive and grout.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2021

Suitable substrates include concrete, cement mortar beds, exterior glue plywood, gypsum wallboard, ceramic tile and stone, concrete and brick masonry, cement terrazzo, cement backer board and cement plaster. Each offering in the Hydro Barrier line is user-friendly, meets or exceeds ANSI A118.10

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

How To Choose Your Kitchen Tiles. Your kitchen is the beating heart of your home, so choosing the best kitchen tiles is an important task. Why choose tiles for your kitchen? Tiles are much harder wearing and easier to clean than any other wall or floor covering, perfect for a room in the house everyone uses.

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