Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Spectralock 1: Spectralock 1 is a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy. The product is designed to provide strength at 3,500 psi, the ability to be submerged and a fast curing rate so that installers can complete durable projects quicker. The grout also aims to provide versatility and color consistency.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The refreshed designs of Dundee include smooth, low-gloss-finished white and red oak species with a durable Dura-Luster Plus urethane, a multi-layer finish offering Bruce’s highest level of protection. Built to last, RetroCraft Treads are crafted from hardwood and designed to fit over the existing stairs.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

This collection captures the textures and vibrant color depths found in authentic stone flooring, and with grout it is almost indistinguishable from the real thing.” The product is designed and printed in Pennsylvania and the stone is quarried and assembled in Illinois. Like stone and ceramic, Comfortstone is incredibly durable.

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Granada Tile

MAY 15, 2022

Interior and exterior designs with tile accents are trendy, but the installation and upkeep of non-cement tile options can be a huge turn-off. Saltillo tile, in particular, can be tricky to install because you need the right amount of adhesive and spacing, individualized for each tile. These same cleaners will clean the grout as well.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

Many porcelain tiles are also rectified which means that the edges are ground down to make them straight and even in size, this allows you to install them with narrow grout joints for a modern, almost seamless look. The printed design actually melts into the body of the tile so that when it is fired it becomes one piece. Frost proof.

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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.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

We’re here with another handy guide to help you navigate the choices you’ll face when dealing with kitchen design. Flat and glossy surfaces are wipe-clean with ease, and you can minimise and hide long-lasting stains with thin and dark colour grout joints. Top tip: tile grout doesn’t have to be white!

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2017

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). Grout float. Grout release (or use Penetrating Sealer) for cement or concrete tiles. Step 8: Apply the Grout.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

I have had a great feedback on my recent posts concerning the application of colour, and particularly coloured grouts, at the recent Coverings exhibition. This product can be used to fix and grout most materials, including porcelain stoneware, klinker, glass and metallic mosaic, natural and reconstituted stone, pebbles and even wood.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

It was akin to trying to install a wet washrag into the adhesive. After getting the one foot square patches of material into the adhesive I had to go back and straighten every single tile. Did that with an aluminum ruler about the same width of the grout lines. The reason is the tile had no stiff backing. Good luck!

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 22, 2016

You can get this look quickly and easily using a tile that has been designed to resemble realistic brick. This helps create a realistic brick effect and ensures you don’t get too many of the same design. Use T spacers to create even grout joints between brick bond and herringbone patterns. Adhesive & Grout.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. It has really proven itself—installation is great, it’s well designed and it’s dimensionally stable. RevoTile is designed to install in three easy steps and in half the time as traditional tile.

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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. Because of the complexity in its design and creation, stained glass is typically pricey, but cheaper options are available. See our Lines collection as an example. . Agate Bari Pearl.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Markus Dworowy of Rudi’s Tile & Design Construction , is a second generation German Master Tile Setter and Craftsman. He used ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​, ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout and ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications for shower surround.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Contemporary selection of colours and designs. The tiles can be laid on a solid base using adhesive and grout, just like a traditional indoor tile. Profiling & cutting service available.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

A concentrated, professional strength acidic cleaner formulated specifically for cleaning and restoring natural stone, tile and grout. Removes cement-based grout haze, efflorescence, and mineral deposits. Safely and effectively dissolves tough topical coatings, including epoxy and urethane grout haze, paint, and adhesives.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

A while back, we shared Granada Tile ‘s brand new tile installation video with you, featuring Guy Vidal, of Design Vidal , taking us through the steps involved in installing cement tile in a bathroom. Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.); Finally, let the thinset mortar dry completely, usually 2 – 4 days, before grouting.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions. Related Links: A go-to for installation items like grout and thinset, Laticrete also has you covered when it comes to shower systems.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Through-pattern construction of VBT, which means the color and pattern extend throughout the thickness of the tile, is said to ensure the tile’s color and design will last the life of the floor.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 3, 2016

Chanel Carrizosa of Icon Tile & Design recently used ARDEX 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane under Varese Hex tiles. ARDEX X 5™ Tile and Stone Mortar , ARDEX AF 207™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid Set Uncoupling Membrane Bonding Adhesive and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout in Silver Shimmer finished the job.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

It can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, bare earth and sand – or onto terraces and roofs using raised supports – without grout, adhesives or specialized workers, making installation incredibly easy. Come into any of our 6 showrooms today to meet with a designer about your tile needs! WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR?

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Depending on your design and material choices, your fireplace can either become the star of the room or the supporting role. Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 29, 2016

On floors it is common practice to use a grout joint of around 3-5mm, although some rectified porcelain tiles can be fitted with a more narrow joint. Use a dark grout to give the look of traditional floorboards, or a matching grout for a simple and clean look. Use spacers to ensure the joints are even.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. When it comes to grouting the joints, MAPEI provides Ultracolor® Plus rapid-setting sanded grout to finish the job quickly. “In

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 27, 2015

Valverdi Indoor-Out porcelain tiles have been designed to harmonise your indoor and outdoor living spaces, connecting them through the use of continuous materials. Adhesive – 20mm porcelain tiles can be laid on to a reinforced concrete base using adhesive and grout, use this method for areas where vehicular traffic is expected.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The show will showcase inspiring images of tile products and applications, including previews of products that will be unveiled at Coverings 2019, on its social media channels, inviting designers to share their favorite products with the hashtags #NationalTileDay, #Coverings2019 and #WhyTile. Panaria Ceramica (Booth 2125), Eternity 0.3:

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

The sheer number of bathroom floor designs, colors, textures and material types further complicate the process. Tough to remove: If installed using a vinyl adhesive , vinyl floors are challenging to remove. Grout lines : It’s impossible to prevent grout lines entirely. Porcelain and ceramic tile bathroom floors.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces. Installing tile of this size makes innovative tools and installation materials a necessity, as placement, adhesive coverage and lippage concerns all become more difficult.

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Granada Tile

JULY 1, 2014

Measure the area you want to have tiled and then lay out the design on paper with a pencil. If there is a focal point within your design, start there and work your way out. Apply the adhesive to the wall with a notched trowel, make sure the adhesive is smooth and uniform and free from lumps.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 6, 2012

After the grout is removed then the tile to be replaced can be broken from the middle out in pieces and removed carefully using the hammer and chisel a little at a time or all at once if the tile is not bonded very well. Shower re grouts are in some ways much easier because you dont have to worry about breaking tiles from removal.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Ionized metallic oxides are used in a vacuum with an oppositely charged adhesive on the surface of the tile. The tile is then fired at low temperatures in an oxygen-starved kiln, which leaves the pure metal behind and burns off impurities and adhesives. The pressure and attraction of negative ions fuses the metals onto the surface.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

We were looking to design the perfect flooring for residential and light office use,” said Shane Price, president. “It The goal was to design something that had the best of all worlds.”. With tile, the grout comes loose. NextFlor has none of that, so it’s designed to last for decades.”. Low maintenance.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Following are the products TISE attendees can expect to see: Karndean’s Heritage collection denotes products that embody the pinnacle of designed flooring. Karndean Designflooring offers these click-locking tiles with pre-attached grout, but in a low-maintenance format that will not stain or discolor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Anderson Tuftex Discover Discover was designed with no pattern match required for installation. Bjelin Hardened wood flooring 3.0

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

Remember to consider both the cost of the materials (stone plus mortar/adhesive) and any additional installation expenses (I.e. labor)re Popular Design Trends for Stacked Stone Veneer Fireplaces Incorporating stacked stone veneer into your fireplace opens a world of design possibilities.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Walking through the giant halls of the Bologna show, the most popular design trends revolved around four P’s: patchwork, patterns, planks and pavers. Continuing their collaboration with the Milan-based graphic design firm, Studio FM, Refin introduced four designs for Frame-Up that places an inventive and graphic spin on historical patterns.

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