Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cali: Shorebreak Cali’s recently launched laminate, Shorebreak , is positioned as a next-gen product for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated (yet practical) stone-look flooring option. SELLING POINT : Lighter, more resilient and easier to install and maintain than genuine stone.

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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. Available in four different colorways.

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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. Why choose porcelain paving over natural stone or concrete? Where can I buy porcelain paving?

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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 grout also aims to provide versatility and color consistency. pounds, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite is half the weight of a traditional thin-set, making it easier to transport and handle. according to Laticrete. Friday, July 9th.

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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! If you ever thought that caring for a ceramic or stone tile surface was going to be difficult, your worries are over. Stone & Tile Cleaner. Stone & Quartz Cleaner + Protector. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

Plus, with new styles and digital effects, you can have natural stone effect and wood effect as tiles – with none of the maintenance those floor coverings usually require! Many different styles are available, including stone effect, wood effect, or even something more daring like glitter effect is available. Kitchen Interior Design.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 17, 2017

Traditionally the most popular materials for patios have been natural stone and concrete slabs for many years, but recently porcelain has seen a huge increase. Once these have hardened the tiles can be installed using a suitable external tile adhesive. Benefits of the PorcelQuick System. 80% reduction in materials.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Whether you are looking for a traditional paving stone style tile, or a more modern concrete-effect paver, there are a range of colours and styles available in the PorcelPave range. 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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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

When shopping for waterproof vinyl flooring with rigid core construction, you are likely to come across wood plastic composite (WPC) and stone plastic composite (SPC). Most mimic natural stone, but there are a few that look like wood. Tough to remove: If installed using a vinyl adhesive , vinyl floors are challenging to remove.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Crossville: Stone Fiction. Crossville’s new Stone Fiction will be on display at NeoCon 2022. The line’s subtly striated visual and limestone-like textural detailing—achieved through Crossville’s advanced tile design technology—is designed to emulate the nuances of stone mineral deposits and pitting of the natural material.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 3, 2015

Frost can be extremely damaging to natural stone tiles if they have not been properly sealed. Porcelain has an inherent low porosity, which means that it won’t get cracks from frozen moisture, unlike ceramic and natural stone. Using adhesive is suitable for domestic installations, such as a driveway or your garden patio.

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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. Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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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. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 27, 2015

20mm porcelain tiles are a fantastic alternative to concrete or stone for outdoor applications, as they look stylish and modern while still being hard wearing and practical. Lawns – the tiles can be laid amongst lawns to create a stepping stone or path effect using chippings beneath them.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

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. This look is simple and clean, supported by using one continuous material without all the grout lines smaller tiles create.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

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. ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The third and final step is to grout the product with RapidGrout, a premium, pre-mixed, water-based grout specifically designed for tile that features ClicFit technology. The quick-setting formulation is said to install up to 50% faster than traditional grout and never needs to be sealed.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 20, 2016

His tale of the tape: “ ARDEX 740 was easy to work with, laid flat once back rolled and was easy to fill while installing, no need to keep going back and forth over the same area while burning in.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 21, 2017

Daniel had used ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® just twice before taking on this job, but was already hooked on using ARDEX Tile and Stone Installation System products! ARDEX WA™ High-Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive in Slate Gray and Fresh Lily were used in the master and smaller bathrooms.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 2, 2016

ARDEX AF 207™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid Set Uncoupling Membrane Bonding Adhesive, ARDEX X 78™ MICROTEC® Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar, and ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive in Stone Beach were also used!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Both are based on a novel “micro-suction” adhesive technology that allows the floor to be removed and reinstalled much easier and with less mess than traditional peel-and-stick-type products. Additionally, these products can lose their adhesion over time, especially if lifted and reset. Customized visuals are also possible.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

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. Well, let’s just say he relied upon his more than 25 years of experience.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

The tile and stone industry is constantly evolving to keep pace with new innovations and trends in the marketplace. With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces. MLT is designed to be used with regular porcelain, natural stone and gauged (thin) porcelain.

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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.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesive or Water Cleanable Tile-Setting Epoxy Adhesive – 2009 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. As such, changes may be balloted at a later date. Balloted changes may pass or fail. As such, changes may be balloted at a later date.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 27, 2014

Coverage Calculator: Get quick coverage estimates for all LATICRETE grout and adhesive products by entering your desired product, tile size, grout joint width and trowel size in English or Metric units! Region Detection: App detects the product mix, contact information and coverage information for your country.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 12, 2017

ARDEX UI 740 is the PERFECT solution – a high load-bearing uncoupling membrane ideal for large format tile in high traffic areas like car dealerships!!

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Metroworks Tile & Stone principal Shawn Perepelytz recently completed 3,000 square-feet of 5’ x 10’ x 5 mm Fiandre Maximum Slabs in the Coast Capital Savings Help Headquarters in Surrey, BC. Way to go Metroworks!

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

“The 6,000 feet installation of 18″ x 18” porcelain set with ARDEX X 78™ MICROTEC® Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar and grouted with ARDEX WA™ High Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive. ’ I would not have imagined in a million years that an unbonded system would work so well.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Additional new Opus stones include patterned tiles that combine traditional Moroccan architecture with non-uniform geometrics. The premier and award-winning 20-mil Korlok Select rigid core range expands in 2020 to include stone visuals developed from marble, slate, limestone and terracotta, along with stenciled patterns.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Head tile setter John Scissors of Pride Flooring Service used a full ARDEX tiling system recently on a 7,000 square foot commercial installation in Hicksville, NY.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 3, 2016

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. Chanel Carrizosa of Icon Tile & Design recently used ARDEX 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane under Varese Hex tiles.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Available now, some exciting new product offerings from ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems: ARDEX X 7 R™ Rapid Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar – NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE! Rapid setting; walk on or grout in just 3 hours. Very good sag resistance. Adjustment and open times: 20 minutes.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The tiles can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, dirt and sand without grout or adhesives, making installation incredibly easy. Lastra 20mm is available with five of Atlas Concorde ’s collections inspired by wood, stone and cement while Caesar offers Aextra20 with seven of its collections ranging from saw cut wood to rough cut stone.

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