As The Tile Turns

APRIL 29, 2016

Is dirty grout and tile in your bathroom cramping your style? Between all the self-proclaimed tile cleaning products and grout cleaning products on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are really the best cleaning products for your bathroom. You’re not the only one.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 3, 2013

The DIY-friendly design calls for less grout work and leaves less room for error. The article states that ‘the smaller bricks on these puzzle-piece ceramic tiles effectively lay themselves’. Their Luxury Series tile has been listed in the ‘TOH Top 100 Best New Home Products 2013’ from This Old House magazine.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 30, 2019

We've all seen it: that really ugly white powder that grows on cement grout and also tile, stone, brick and concrete, particularly when it's installed someplace with moisture (i.e., in a basement or outdoors). That white residue is called efflorescence.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Learn what they are in this article, discover the important qualities and practices to consider, and why Granada Tile’s cement tiles are the best for your shower refresh. Ask your tile installer to apply a penetrating sealer before and after grouting, to prevent stains from the installation process and grout application.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

I wish I’d read that article before I started! Grout Sealer: When I was remodeling my kitchen a while back, I didn’t seal my kitchen grout in time-big mistake! I sealed the grout on the floors before the bathroom was used and it only took me 8 minutes to do the entire floor.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 30, 2021

To access the full article become a Diary of a Tile Addict member. That said, there are some pieces in particular that have stayed with us, becoming firm favourites that we will never forget, so we thought we’d share a few of those with you, starting with a selection from Italy.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. Minimizing the grout line will make the design look seamless and your space look larger. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. Click Here to Download!

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 25, 2017

Take this mudroom from a recent article in Domino Magazine. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with them before the grout even dries! You can get the look of your favorite rooms from your Pinterest board with Granada Tiles. We have many classic patterns that you can color to coordinate with your home’s color scheme.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

A recent article in The New York Times proclaims that Tile Gains Footing All Over. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with them before the grout even dries! Not just any tile, but cement tile. They point out what we’ve been noticing for ages: cement tile is showing up everywhere, from shops to restaurants to homes.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

She made height adjustments to the table itself by cutting down the legs to coffee table range, glued the tiles down and then added grout for a clean finish. Enjoy the article and let us know your favorite tile inside Cinnamon! It came out amazing, so be sure to check out the link and see the finished product! Tile Overload.

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Realstone

JANUARY 21, 2024

This article dives into how you can transform your cooking space with a colorful backsplash, ensuring it stands out while reflecting your unique taste and style. Tiles are generally low-maintenance but grout lines may require regular cleaning. Gone are the days of the monotonous white kitchen backsplash.

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Realstone

JANUARY 12, 2024

This article dives into how you can transform your cooking space with a colorful backsplash, ensuring it stands out while reflecting your unique taste and style. Tiles are generally low-maintenance but grout lines may require regular cleaning. Gone are the days of the monotonous white kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

The next step of course is the grout or is it? Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. This way, after you apply the grout, it will be easier to clean off the slate and wont stain them. Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set. Have You Written a Welcome Readers Blog Article?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 30, 2014

Best Tile of Raleigh donated floor and wall tile and Neuse Tile Service of Youngsville donated thinset mortar and grout. Editors Columns and Leadership Letters Featured Articles Green Building' USG Corporation, which distributes USG Durock® Brand Cement Board through Best Tile, donated USG Durock cement board for the full project.

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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. Featured Articles Industry Insights Innovations Product Information'

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

The final finish was an exterior wall of Basalt mosaic, a surface that is uneven, difficult to grout, and would be exposed to thousands of gallons of water per hour. According to Judy Xie of LATICRETE, “There was no tile grout specified because the stone mosaic surface is very uneven and therefore, extremely difficult to grout.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. The grout is applied and then smoothed over as an initial cleanup with a damp sponge and allowed to sit again overnight. Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set. The final clean up with again a damp sponge.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Gold grout inserts proved to be a hot decorative feature as we covered in our previous article, like these used alongside Gayafores ‘ Canyon, but the metallic inserts didn’t stop there. Gold was particularly prevalent as were dark and mysterious metallic shades and tin-look tiles, and shiniest of all was the glitter.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Gold grout inserts proved to be a hot decorative feature as we covered in our previous article, like these used alongside Gayafores ‘ Canyon, but the metallic inserts didn’t stop there. Gold was particularly prevalent as were dark and mysterious metallic shades and tin-look tiles, and shiniest of all was the glitter.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Full article. Full article. With minimal grout lines this can have quite the impact in open-plan spaces. Full article. Full article. Full article. Perfectly complementing the colour trend, most also agree that the use of unusual shapes will be preferred over the standard format. Traditional and artisanal.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Finally, in celebration of the 10th year of its SpectraLock Grout product, Laticrete conducted an in-booth promotion where the works of extremely talented mosaic artists were displayed. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle. I would love to hear your comments!

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2022

While many flooring manufacturers seek to mimic the look of real hardwood, there are still suppliers who market the genuine article. The oversized tiles provide a clean look with a low-profile grout line that allows the organic designs to flow with less visual interruption.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

brings tiles into alignment and sets the grout spacing without the need for additional spacers. TEXRITE (Booth XX), Epoxyplus #372 Starbrite: A new technology for grouts, this product is made with a special aggregate that transfers color from glass tile to grout in a “chameleon-like” manner.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This article is a discussion of marble stain repair with a concentration in the acid etch. This job was complicated by the extra wide grout joint. Marble stain repair Jacksonville is a conversation devoted almost exclusively to the treatment of acid etch marks. Acid Etching. This made it difficult to level the uneven tiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. Editors Columns and Leadership Letters Featured Articles Green Building' CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 17, 2014

Merkrete, a division of Parex USA, donated thinset mortar and grout and Tile Traders contributed tile backerboard. Editors Columns and Leadership Letters Featured Articles Industry Insights' Daltile, Capco Tile & Stone, and Marino Tile and Marble all donated tile. MRC provides a donation receipt for tax purposes.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Finally, polished tile are usually easier to install because grout doesnt stick to the slightly smoother surface. In general, a grout release is not required for polished tiles. Have You Written a Welcome Readers Blog Article?

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

In theory that sounds cool, but by the time you add up the weight of tile, thin-set, grout, and whatever else is needed to prepare the substrate, you would have to be pumping some serious iron to pull those chairs out from the table, not to mention the tip-over factor. Emperador Dark Marble Mosaic Tub (above).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

Terrazzo with a twist was a very big trend last year (link to article), with multiple designs creating a vast range in materials, colours, and finishes. It’s been claimed to be both a growing trend and a dying one. Interior designers don’t seem to agree on 2019s taste for terrazzo.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

With mismatched patterns, strong grout lines, and bold colors, it.s Tile Tip When laying ceramic field tile for wall applications, match the grout lines or tile layout to the style of your house. We will post at least one article and focus on the customer experience and bathrooms. Fragments are Available in Four Colorways.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Our previous article on Cersaie ‘s curiosities barely scratched the surface of all the design delights from the show. This piece by Ceramica Sant’Agostino has a slight 70s flair and an interesting format (250mm by 750mm) that draws the eye away from the grout lines to create the appearance of a cohesive wallpaper.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Our previous article on Cersaie ‘s curiosities barely scratched the surface of all the design delights from the show. This piece by Ceramica Sant’Agostino has a slight 70s flair and an interesting format (250mm by 750mm) that draws the eye away from the grout lines to create the appearance of a cohesive wallpaper.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 13, 2016

VLT Grout Release & Top-Coat Sealant. The test articles were: Dry-Treat – Stain-Proof, a premium Impregnating/Penetrating sealant. Villa Lagoon Grout Release and Top-Coat Sealant, a co-polymer top-coat sealant containing UV Filters. Dry Treat Stain-Proof Impregnating Sealant. Discussion.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

This classic Spanish colonial tile body in a Moorish design is seamlessly translated into a square body cement tile with the option of different colors including a faux grout line. Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. Have You Written a Welcome Readers Blog Article?

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Conestoga Tile Blog

JUNE 25, 2017

In this article, we’re going to focus in on the advantages of various types of tile and how to ensure that you know the advantages of using tile in your home. Also, darker grout colors help to minimize the appearance of splatters and spills! . Photo: NovaBell Imperial series, color Cappucino.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. Have You Written a Welcome Readers Blog Article? 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. Use Handmade Tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Ceramica Rondine ‘s Oxyd (covered in the metallics and pearlescents article ) had a new skinny format addition to its collection. The range was designed with a textured backing which enables the tiles to be placed very close together, minimising the grout lines and providing a unique visual effect.

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