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Adhesives: Proven solutions for indoor/outdoor applications

Floor Covering News

The popularity of indoor/outdoor living has been on the rise in recent years as homeowners take greater advantage of their decks, porches and patios. Likewise, adhesives companies are looking to get in on the action by developing new formulations that work seamlessly with interior and exterior surfaces. cartridges.

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Question from reader and my responce - Tile Excellence - Blogger

Tile Excellence

Morning Chris, Well Im at the point of applying tile in the shower and on the tub deck and backsplash when the tile arrives. So given this, I suppose my questions are: 1) Is Type 1 Mastic a better adhesive that latex or acrylic thinset and which of those two are better? 2) Is this membrane product even worth using at all?

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Tips For Planning Outdoor Tiles

The London Tile Co.

It is important for any surface that you intend to use outside to have decent slip resistance, during wet weather wooden decking can cause accidents, and lots of tiles don’t have the appropriate level of grip. Using adhesive is suitable for domestic installations, such as a driveway or your garden patio. Patios and Driveways.

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Wood Effect Tiles or Engineered Wood Flooring?

The London Tile Co.

Real hardwood flooring and decking is produced naturally from real trees. Plus, wooden floor won’t retain heat for very long, making it an expensive prospect to run over time with your underfloor heating system. Porcelain floor tiles are very dense meaning they retain heat for longer and you get more from your system.

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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.

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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.

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