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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

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”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” During the regional training sessions, which take place in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, contractors can learn about gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs (GPTP). 9/12 Louisville Tile, Wyoming, Mich. ● 9/13 SE Tile, Durham, N.C. ●

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How To Remove Glue Down Wood Flooring From Concrete

How to Floor Tile

I was able to install this simulated Wood Porcelain Tile that transitioned into the existing wood almost as smooth as glass. After this wood sits a while the adhesive tends to dry out and age making it a not so tough job to break up. A common practice in North Texas. Then go rent a Makita with a wide point and start ripping it up.

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Coverings releases 2023 product previews

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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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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. Ceramin tiles are extremely thin, making them ideal for renovations as they can be easily trimmed with a cutter knife and applied with a special adhesive.

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Addressing Lippage in Large Format Tiles

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Installing tile of this size makes innovative tools and installation materials a necessity, as placement, adhesive coverage and lippage concerns all become more difficult. MLT is designed to be used with regular porcelain, natural stone and gauged (thin) porcelain.

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COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. Pearl Abrasive (Booth 3072), Tuscan SeamClip TruSpace: This all-in-one tool, made in the U.S.A.

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Tile Store, Why Your Installer Should Go With You!

How to Floor Tile

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. Some mosaic has 4 or 5 different materials in it and have to know what happens to each when exposed to hard rock cutting tools. It was akin to trying to install a wet washrag into the adhesive.

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