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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

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. The tiles must be laid into a solid bed of a suitable polymer modified cement based adhesive. Installing Using a Raised Pedestal System.

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Laticrete offers preview for Coverings 2021

Floor Covering News

Strata Heat System: The new and improved Strata Heat system is an electric radiant floor heating system that aims to increase thermal heat diffusion by 20%, reduces energy costs up to 15% and minimizes cold spots to make homes feel more comfortable (when the thermal pack is used). Products to be showcased. Wednesday, July 7.

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Some Like It Hot: In-Floor Heating Options

Architectural Ceramics

Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems. Are you a creature of habit?

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Installing External Porcelain Tiles With PorcelQuick Adpeds

The London Tile Co.

As the tiles are very flat it can also be hard to create a sleek and smooth surface in a wet bed, so we recommend either a solid base or pedestal system for external porcelain tiles. The new PorcelQuick system will solve this problem by reducing the amount of materials needed by up to 80%. Benefits of the PorcelQuick System.

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#FlexBoneFriday – Full ARDEX System at Audi Dealership

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Les Planchers JB of Blainville, QC, Canada will soon complete an Audi car dealership using a full ARDEX tiling installation system. 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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PorcelPave New Outdoor Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

The tiles can be laid on a solid base using adhesive and grout, just like a traditional indoor tile. Alternatively, they can be fitted on a raised pedestal system using Eterno Ivica self-levelling pedestals. Where Can I Use Porcelain Outside. PorcelPave tiles are not just limited to use on patios.

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Offering MORE solutions to every day problems

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Beginning with their packaging and product naming, they have developed a system of water-based cleaners, sealers and specialty stain removers to help you keep your tile surfaces as pristine as they day they were installed. Removes cement-based grout haze, efflorescence, and mineral deposits. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer.