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

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. Following is a preview of some of the new product innovations set to launch today at NeoCon 2022. AHF Contract: Expressive Ideas. Ava by Novalis: 2TRZO. Bentley: Modern Curator Collection No.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The tile category has had its fair share of challenges of late, and perhaps none bigger than the industry’s struggle to find qualified labor. While the issue is being tackled by the industry as a whole, one tile supplier has stepped up and made tremendous strides to address the challenge head on. Officially launched Jan.

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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. These products will typically leave behind some type of residue.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 27, 2014

LATICRETE Mobile is an industry-first, full-service jobsite reference tool. Product Catalog: Network-updateable product listing with descriptions, packaging details and direct-links to additional documentation on all of our available products. Currently supports US and Australian regions. Share it now!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. 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. The raw materials are abundant and available close to the point of production. Housing Starts.

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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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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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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.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. Stoneman used ARDEX products throughout this install, including: ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant.

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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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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 9, 2017

When it comes to waterproofing and crack isolation in tile assemblies, trust the RedGard brand from Custom Building Products. Count on CUSTOM’s complete RedGard family of products for fast, reliable tile installations. Best of all, when you install ANY RedGard surface preparation product along with an eligible CUSTOM mortar and grout.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

He started in the industry when he was just ten, learning the trade from his father back in Germany. 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.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The concept of 2cm thick porcelain pavers began to sprout during last year’s show but has now spread like wildfire throughout the entire industry. 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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The Habitus Collection

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It is produced using remnants of the cork industry in Spain and Portugal. Irregular shards of virgin cork are shaped by hand and supplied on sheets for installation like ceramic tiles using thinset adhesive and tile grout. Renewable, recycled, handmade with no power tools or electricity utilized in its production.

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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. The goal, industry executives say, is to launch high-quality products that will give dealers and distributors something unique to sell. February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. By Lindsay Gonzalez.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. A dedication to using handmade tile products doesnt mean you compromise on results; rather, youre installing a sense of uniqueness into the existing style of your home. green building products. Product Plug. cement tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. The mesh backing coupled with the thin design makes it easy to score and shape the tile to fit rolled-edge countertops, columns and other imaginative applications while ensuring the tile sticks solidly to the adhesive on the substrate. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also new for next year will be the industry’s first Women’s Leadership Conference —by women and for women, exclusively at TISE. 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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2015

Bamboo Kitchen Flooring Bamboo is a great kitchen flooring material, especially if you like eco-friendly products. Designed and tested to be industrial grade for high traffic areas, made of durable, easy to clean materials and easy to install, they may be the perfect kitchen flooring idea. Cost: $1.50 – $5.00

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