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Latest adhesives boast improved formulations

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—In much the same way that the different floor covering products and categories are constantly evolving and changing, so, too, are the wide variety of adhesives and glues utilized in the installation of those products. No matter the project, there’s an adhesive designed to tackle it.

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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

Granada Tile

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. It’s time-consuming and painstaking.

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

Granada Tile

Let’s check out how you can create a home office design masterpiece with cement tiles and learn about the advantages of using this elegant and sturdy material for your space. 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.

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

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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The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. Float glass or back painted glass falls in this category as well. Glass tile should never be bonded to wood substrates and organic adhesives are not typically recommended for use with glass.

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7 Tips on How to Design an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Kitchen and Residential Design

When designing your kitchen, you can make environmentally thoughtful choices. Create a Sustainable Design: You can style your kitchen that does not require the usage of so many resources, and on top of that, sealing it with paint can produce toxins in the environment. Use eco-friendly paint that does not contain VOCs.

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Adhesives: Covering more ground in less time

Floor Covering News

Quinn—Time is money when it comes to adhesives. What’s more, as more flooring contractors seek innovative products to help accomplish more with fewer resources, adhesives offering fast installation speeds, ease of use and versatility are in demand, experts say. Custom Building Products. Super Grab’s advanced formula provides.