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Accessories provide add-on profit opportunities

Floor Covering News

Accessories like moldings and adhesives are not just impulse buys to complete the flooring sale. Some recent introductions: Ardex/TLT 700 Ardex TLT 700 is a one-component, mildew resistant, multi-purpose, hybrid adhesive and neutral curing sealant that hardens in reaction with moisture.

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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

Granada Tile

They also get cracked, chipped, and lose the vibrancy of color they had during the original installment. Saltillo tile, in particular, can be tricky to install because you need the right amount of adhesive and spacing, individualized for each tile. Because we add pigment into the concrete, the color lasts longer than painted ceramic.

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Laticrete featured on digital TV series

Floor Covering News

Laticrete contributed grout, tile sealant and tile adhesive for 3½ bathrooms and two kitchens. In “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” a distinctive modern farmhouse, Laticrete contributed grout, tile sealant and adhesive for the four bathrooms, one kitchen, pantry and the mudroom/laundry room.

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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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Cali releases four new installation products

Floor Covering News

San Diego, Calif—To better support summer building projects, Cali, the omni-channel flooring and decking company, is introducing four new installation products—a 6 mil moisture barrier, Titebond 675 LVT flooring adhesive, Titebond PVC trim adhesive and sealant and TrapEase composite deck screws. 6 mil plastic moisture barrier.

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Adam Abell, market manager, tile & stone installation systems, sealants & surface rep, Bostik. SKM Industries.

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