Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” Learn new tile industry standards and methods for installing GPTP, how GPTP is made, where it can be used and special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. 9/12 Louisville Tile, Wyoming, Mich. ● 9/13 SE Tile, Durham, N.C. ●

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. New York; and more.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Spectralock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3, Multimax Lite: Multimax Lite, the one-step, non-sag, large and heavy tile mortar for interior and exterior installations of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone and has received multiple certifications and declarations for sustainable living.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

for low VOC emissions in various categories including architectural coatings, sealants and adhesives. It qualifies for many green-building rating systems, including LEED v4, the WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, NAHB Green Building Standard and more. It also conforms with CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The specially curated collection features an assortment of Armstrong Flooring’s most popular designs: two 6 x 36 and six 6 x 48 wood planks; and four 18 x 18 in textile and stone visuals. Two adhesive options are also offered to complete the project. “We

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

The surface can resemble almost any other paving material – our most popular products have wood, cement and stone effect finishes, but there are many other styles available and we are always on the look out for new and exciting designs. Why choose porcelain paving over natural stone or concrete? Is porcelain paving safe?

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Offering a unique combination of design versatility, easy installation and high-end performance, Karndean LooseLay aims to set the standard for commercial LVT. The K-Wave friction-grip backing holds the floor in place—adhesive is only required around a room’s perimeter—while reducing noise to lower floors in multi-story settings.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

While standard 8-10mm thick porcelain floor tiles are perfect for indoors, the tiles do need to be at least double this to withstand external conditions. 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.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant. ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​.

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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. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The product protects moisture and pH-sensitive floor coverings such as most resinous coatings, vinyl, rubber, hardwood, carpet, ceramic tile and stone up to 100% relative humidity (RH) and reduces the moisture vapor emission rate (MVER) from less than or equal to 25 pounds to below three pounds.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 14, 2023

Available in three volumes — iD Latitude Woods, Stones and Abstracts — the collection offers a breadth of design possibilities for education , workplace and healthcare spaces. “iD Our latest updates to the collection offer modern wood, stone and abstract patterns that support the vision for every space.”

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Magna Lite by North American Adhesives. Ellis by Vitromex. Retroactive2.0 by Crossville. More at: [link]. More at: [link].

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Often natural stone or concrete slabs are used on patios, however these materials can require regular cleaning and sealing, and can look a little old fashioned. Standard 8-10mm thick porcelain tiles are not recommended for external use, as they are not strong enough to withstand heavy furniture and harsh weather conditions.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

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. AC’s in-stock, in-floor heating option, Strata Heat. Are you a creature of habit?

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

New colors and natural wood and stone designs are offered across all three plank and tile structures and include standard and large format plank and tile designs. Both heterogeneous and homogeneous sheet structures offer coordinating weld rods.

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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. For non-standard applications, we always recommend contacting ARDEX’ technical experts for guidance.).

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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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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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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“Our new Contour campaign invites customers to ‘design outside the lines’ and we’re excited to see all the imaginative ways designers shatter creative boundaries, either with the standard line or by putting their own signature touches on these designs.” Part of the ReStart take back and recycling program. Buy American Act Compliant.

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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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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The product features a self-adhering IXPE pad that bonds easily to subfloors without additional adhesives, while its interlocking edge and end system includes a “crack-n-peel” adhesive that increases locking strength and further prevents moisture incursion. The collection is made up of 13 styles (11 wood and two stone).

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Adam Abell, market manager, tile & stone installation systems, sealants & surface rep, Bostik.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Steeped in tradition, Sika-DriTac has manufactured premium-grade adhesives, underlayment, rubber sports flooring and installation solutions for the wood and resilient floor covering markets for more than 60 years. Everything is specified and built to industry standards. Transforming connections for the better. Product quality.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

Cotto D’Este, an Italian manufacturer, has developed a revolutionary new technology to create Kerlite, a large-format, thin porcelain tile that weighs a fraction of standard thickness tile while still providing the strength and durability of porcelain. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved! Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

There are specifications that are standard, but they’re very hard for a consumer to understand. OmniChoice Acoustical underlayment finds popularity among retailers and specifiers due to its versatility—it works under multiple flooring types such as laminate, hardwood, rigid core, ceramic and stone. It levels from 3mm up to 24mm-thick.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

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. In addition, installer certification courses like those offered by the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation raise the standard. Better Installers.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 30, 2019

Image: Ray B Stone/Shutterstock. Adhesive sealing strips are sold at nearly every home improvement store. However, while they do meet the minimum energy-efficiency standard, they are not the most efficient option that’s currently available on the market. Seal drafty doors and windows.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. design standards. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the. Lets take a look at how you should approach the task. Necessary Materials. Planning is key to success, so make sure that you have everything you need before you get started.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Leave no stone unturned. Our clients are assured we are using the best underlayments, compounds and adhesives to validate the performance and warranties of the flooring products selected. “In encourages his reps to employ standard operating procedures when job costing. Jason Fromm, president of Carpet Spectrum, Lomita, Calif.,

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 12, 2015

Redecorate existing tile If your tile is boring and there’s not much you can do about it, try removable adhesive tiles like the ones shown above. They’re realistic looking (white washed oak shown above) and include texture and imperfections on the surface, much like a real wood floor or stone tile would.

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Building Moxie

MAY 1, 2016

It would sit inside the footprint of a stone-lined and mulched garden bed. The spigot, like the overflow, accepts a standard garden hose connection. For the stand, I used a spare piece of blue stone. To give myself a little added insurance, I added a dollop of GeoCel clear Gutter (Construction) Adhesive.

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