Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2018

—Laticrete has introduced MultiMax Lite, a one-step, non-sag, large and heavy tile mortar for interior and exterior installations of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2014

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts By Chris Lawson Tile repairs are a very specialized service and it can be hard to get tile contractors interested in small, sometimes difficult, detailed repairs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 3, 2023

A non-permanent adhesive was also used to minimise damage to surfaces. Swallow Water Bowl All but one of the bowls was created out of glazed ceramic tiles with the colours playing a main role on where they would be installed. Empty on Crow Road Fresh Read more about the Thornwood Mosaics here.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Without further ado it’s time to answer the question… Which flooring is better, tile or hardwood? We’re a positive bunch here at the London Tile Company, so we’re going to talk about the positive aspects of using real wood flooring in and around your home first. Enter the wood effect porcelain tile.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 6, 2012

ceramic tile repairs floor tile replacment and shower regrouts. Tile repairs are a very specialized service and its hard to get tile contractors interested in small sometimes difficult detailed repairs.The trick to these repairs are to remove and replace the cracked or broken materials without it being obvious its been repaired.To

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 25, 2016

With inspiring displays and knowledgeable staff, The London Tile Co. Brentford is the place to go for modern and stylish tiles. We stock a wide range of tiles for anywhere in your home, and we can advise on extras like waterproofing, underfloor heating, adhesive and grout. PorcelPave outdoor porcelain patio tiles.

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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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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Like stone and ceramic, Comfortstone is incredibly durable. But a comfortable surface makes Comfortstone tiles warmer to the touch and more comfortable underfoot. Tile sizes include 16 × 16 and 12 × 24.

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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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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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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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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. And it’s no wonder, because glass tile can transform a space into something truly unique. Some tiles are cut and cold-cooled while others are melted, cast, and cooled.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2017

Cement tiles are a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes for their many unique styles and ability to protect the walls from splashes and spills. Liven up your space with colorful patterns and mosaic designs, and add durability and efficiency to your kitchen with cement backsplash tiles. Wet tile saw. Tile spacers (1/16”).

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The Ardex Group, a manufacturer of high-performance, specialty building materials, has acquired a strategic stake in Ceramfix of Brazil, a manufacturer of products for the installation of ceramic tiles, including mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing and accessories.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for construction, consumer and industrial manufacturing markets, has announced the opening of its new Dallas plant, one of many strategic plants being.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. The tiles are free of PVC, chlorine and plasticizers and are 100% recyclable and waterproof.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 29, 2016

Wood effect tiles are all the rage at the moment, and it’s not difficult to see why. If you are thinking of having wood effect tiles laid in your home, or are considering doing it yourself, read on for our tips on laying these stylish and versatile tiles. Use spacers to ensure the joints are even.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? Read our handy tile installation rundown. Tile photo Granada Tile. It’s a great overview and visual, if you’re about to take on a cement tile installation project yourself. Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.);

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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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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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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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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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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

OCTOBER 4, 2021

“We applied the best-looking stone visuals to a solid 4mm rigid core construction instead of the typical 2mm flexible LVT and created a unique patent-pending rounded edge on all sides and corners, which requires that the tiles be fully grouted.”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

Vinyl planks and tiles come in virtually any color and style imaginable. Waterproof vinyl tile. The top surface of waterproof vinyl tiles is glazed, preventing moisture from seeping through it. Pros: Affordability: Vinyl is relatively inexpensive as compared to other flooring options such as porcelain tile or hardwood.

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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. Topics covered include floor prep, general hand and power tools, jobsite check procedures, adhesives, general layout and more. “In

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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

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

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

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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The Habitus Collection

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Habitus has recently introduced a new concept in cork tile material; Super Tuscan Cork Tile. Irregular shards of virgin cork are shaped by hand and supplied on sheets for installation like ceramic tiles using thinset adhesive and tile grout. The post Introducing new; Super Tuscan Cork Tile!

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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. Come into any of our 6 showrooms today to meet with a designer about your tile needs! WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? Seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces.

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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. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer.

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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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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 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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. To prevent water damage, you must install a waterproof membrane just below the tile bonding mortar as close to the tile as possible. Some sheets have adhesive backing and others require separate adhesives or cement mortar.

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