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.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

PorcelPave is an outdoor only product that ranges from 18mm to 20mm in thickness and is available in many different styles. Installing onto a Solid Base Using Adhesive. Unlike natural stone or concrete paving, porcelain tiles need to be fixed using adhesive onto a solid base and not onto sand.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Roma, the latest collection from Tagina S.P.A.,

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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. But OneFlor USA, a fairly new entrant to the resilient flooring arena, is not interested in chasing the herds.

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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. Flooring retailers and contractors who took on the new product at its launch have already seen positive results. If our installers are mixing an adhesive, they are breathing in dust.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 25, 2016

We stock a wide range of tiles for anywhere in your home, and we can advise on extras like waterproofing, underfloor heating, adhesive and grout. Products and Services Available. Floor tiles suitable for domestic and commercial use. Orbry Wet Room products. Ancillary products available to order in-store.

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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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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

MORE is a line of care products that makes cleaning tile and stone surfaces a snap! A comprehensive product line, it was created with simplicity in mind. Water-based and low odor, MORE products reduce VOCs by up to 90% having less impact on indoor air quality than solvent-based cleaners. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2020

—Karndean Designflooring will unveil more than 40 new colors spanning four product ranges at The International Surface Event (TISE), held Jan. These new visuals, each with a unique history and story, allow flooring retailers to offer a balanced selection of in-demand Karndean Designflooring visuals. 28-30 in Las Vegas.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.); It should be 3/4″ inch below the desired finished floor height (5/8″ for the tiles and 1/8″ for the mortar. Put them in position before installing them to make sure you’ll like the finished product.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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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. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

NextFlor, a new product from SRP Industries, offers the visual appeal and performance attributes of competing natural products without the shortcomings. With so much competition in the resilient category today—especially within the LVT, WPC and SPC product subsegments—it’s easy to fall into the “me-too” trap. By Reginald Tucker.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The Ardex Group, a manufacturer of high-performance, specialty building materials, has acquired a strategic stake in Ceramfix of Brazil, a manufacturer of products for the installation of ceramic tiles, including mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing and accessories.

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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. WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? Quick and easy dry installation on grass, sand, and gravel. High traffic areas.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is our VTile in a classy step pattern. The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. 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.

MAY 27, 2015

So, why choose 20mm porcelain tiles over other garden paving and flooring options? 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. Valverdi Outdoor 20mm porcelain tiles are suitable for: Patios.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

When Markus came to the United States, he brought decades of experience, and his love of ARDEX products, with him. Dworowy used ARDEX products throughout this small, elegantly-executed bathroom in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We have been using all ARDEX products since the 1980s, in Germany.” Markus explains. Markus explains. “We

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Simulating semiprecious stone, Ceracasa’s Absolute collection achieves a high gloss polished finish on porcelain tile with six high gloss floor and wall tile colors that bring luminosity to any space. Ionized metallic oxides are used in a vacuum with an oppositely charged adhesive on the surface of the tile. www.marazzitile.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

The tile’s surface can be smooth or wavy and slightly textured, and it’s one of the only tiles that can be installed on the floor. This is typically a 100% recycled product. It is not safe for floors, but beautiful on walls and windows, especially with back-lighting or in waterjet patterns.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Certainly the floor could have been removed and start fresh but that cost lots of money, time, is absolutely labor intensive and quite a mess. I’ve been in this trade for a long time that does not often happen, but in this case of a questionable substrate.that being soft gypcrete covered with VCT.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Moving beyond the confines of a backsplash, companies introduced a multitude of decorative patchwork collections that make a bold statement from floor to ceiling. The tiles can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, dirt and sand without grout or adhesives, making installation incredibly easy.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

based importers and suppliers of a wide range of quality floor and wall tiles for bathrooms, kitchens, and any area of your home you would like to improve. This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. floor tile. green building products. Product Plug.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 10, 2016

Today’s DIY project is for those of you who want the nature inspired look of pebbles on your wall, backsplash, or floor. Commercial applications include flooring, feature walls, bar surfaces, and walkways in projects ranging from restaurants to medical facilities, public parks, and corporate offices. Sealing and Grouting.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Ed Sanchez, vice president product management, Mohawk, shows off the launch of Karastan’s new LuxeCraft rigid flooring. Las Vegas—Resilient flooring manufacturers pulled out all the stops at the International Surface Event (TISE) held here last month. February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. By Lindsay Gonzalez.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. This backing makes Kerlite Plus suitable not only for walls, but for floor installation as well. An added bonus of Kerlite Plus is that it can be installed over existing flooring, saving the installer time, money and the mess of tearing off and disposing of old material.

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How to Floor Tile

JANUARY 20, 2011

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

When it comes to a home remodel, new build or anything in between, the flooring itself is usually what steals the show during the purchase process—and rightfully so. The flooring will more or less provide the backdrop for the design of the space or just simply serve as the place we live our lives on day in and day out.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2015

If you’re considering kitchen flooring ideas to upgrade your cooking area, make function and durability a priority. Most flooring today is designed to be low maintenance and durable. The variety of beautiful material options and styles available can make choosing a kitchen floor an overwhelming experience.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

High definition glazes, large format porcelain and thin tiles are all the result of new technologies that are improving the products we bring to market. In addition, grouts, adhesives, sealers and other sundries have all made great strides in the last decade, resulting in fewer claims, longer lasting installations, and less maintenance.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

You can install a wet room on any floor of your home, and on to most types of floor including wooden joists and concrete. As water will not be limited to a shower enclosure, the walls and floor of your wet room need to be fully waterproofed, this will protect the rest of your home from any expensive damage in the future.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will showcase thousands of new products and services in categories including furniture, fabrics, flooring, interior building products, interior finishes and technology. AHF Contract: Expressive Ideas. Ava by Novalis: 2TRZO. Econyl: Delos Azure Rug.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Products to be showcased. SpectraLock 1.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

For example, Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) will conduct the finalist competition in the National Installer of the Year Competition. We’ll cover issues important to professional and entrepreneurial women in the flooring industry,” said Lisbeth Calandrino, a speaker at TISE 2022. Product demonstrations are 30 minutes in length.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 1, 2012

lowest cost least grade available concrete adhesive and is low grade $5. product that turns to dust several years after use. I recommend Using pure portland cement in both your thin set and grout to give you extra strength and durability. Ask Flooring Excellence. It seems superior to all other options. Tile Excellence.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

There’s no doubt Main Street commercial was one of the hardest hit segments in the flooring industry during the height of COVID-19, with thousands of small businesses closing their doors, some never to return. All product segments are growing, even broadloom, which has seen strong single-digit growth,” Myer stated.

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