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Five tips on how to sell the right adhesive

Floor Covering News

Adhesives can be a tricky category, especially when it comes to a flooring sale. Luckily, adhesive manufacturers know just how to position their products to the benefit of the retail sales associate. Many flooring manufacturers require the use of specific adhesives to maintain warranty coverage.

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How to Transform Your Home Office into a Masterpiece with Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a great choice in this regard because they come in an almost infinite variety of colors, styles and patterns. Because the colors and patterns reach 1/8” of an inch into the tile instead of just being painted on the surface, they’ll last for decades without fading. Laying cement tiles is super fast and easy.

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How to Tile a Backsplash

Granada Tile

Liven up your space with colorful patterns and mosaic designs, and add durability and efficiency to your kitchen with cement backsplash tiles. Thinset (not ceramic tile adhesive). Grout (light colored). Thinset is an adhesive mortar made of cement, fine sand and a water-retaining agent. Drill with mixing attachment.

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How to Choose a Natural Stone Veneer for Your Home Interior Wall

Realstone

Benefits of Stone Veneer There are several reasons why homeowners choose stone veneer for their interiors: It provides a wide range of colors. They can be adhered directly to a wall using mortar or other adhesives, or they can be installed using a mechanical fastening system that attaches the veneer to a substructure.

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How to Update a Brick Fireplace with Stone 

Realstone

Oh, and don’t forget about color and texture! Go wild and explore different colors and textures to create that “ wow ” factor you’ve been dreaming of. The unique patterns and colors found in natural stone create a sense of wonder and tranquility, making your fireplace a natural wonder. Absolutely!

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Pro Tip--"How To Remove Mastic From Your Jeans"

How to Floor Tile

I didn't notice it until I got home but sure enough there were two bold blotches of the Mastic adhesive I was using. First, practically all adhesives that are water based can be removed quickly with some water and rubbing it off with a wet sponge. This is irritating. That goes for Thinset, Mastic, and Red Guard and even Epoxy Grout.

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Laticrete to showcase new product at Total Solutions Plus

Floor Covering News

In addition, Nash will share insights on how to make successful virtual presentations and sales calls with a panel of industry professionals. The grout also provides exceptional versatility and excellent color consistency, even with the most demanding applications. Sound & Crack Isolation Mat and StoneTech luxury vinyl cleaner.