Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This porcelain tile collection offers a lot more than the Tartan pattern we show below. Images of our Soul Collection in Tartan Cold, Porcelain 24”x24”. We decided on Sybil , a waterjet stone mosaic designed and manufactured in Virginia by New Ravenna, which is, in fact, inspired by organic floral textiles of the 1920s.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Here, we’re naming just a few of our tile collections that include a matte black ceramic, porcelain or stone. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection. AC’s Aristocrat Collection in the Anthracite Strip Mosaic. We hope they grow on you.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The collection is offered in three mosaic shapes: picket mosaic, fan mosaic and the modern 1 x 6 mosaic. It’s a leather-look tile featuring Microban technology and is available in 2 x 8, 8-inch hexagon, a 1 x 6 mosaic and a penny round mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In the kitchen, the design team chose Crossville’s Swatches wall tile collection creating a beautiful backsplash complimenting the Crossville porcelain slabs and countertops. For the countertops, the designers chose Crossville porcelain slabs and countertops again mixing two hues creating a unique aesthetic for this stylized kitchen.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. Mosaic for instance demands more money to install even though it is on a backing. Cutting mosaic requires a different level of skill and equipment to accomplish. Took forever but got it done.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain. Cement & Terracotta.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2021

Dallas, Texas— American Olean (AO) launched its new Montesano collection of stone-look porcelain tile featuring StepWise technology. With the addition of StepWise technology, the tile and mosaic assortment is beneficial indoors and outdoors, according to AO. .”

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Strong Veined Marble Porcelain. Dramatic, yet undeniably sophisticated, marble look porcelain in 2019 is stronger than ever. Parquet Porcelain.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. For the floors, a natural travertine or porcelain tile that looks like travertine was used. Photography by S. image via houzz.com.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Related to the issue of aesthetics, competition from adjacent categories like porcelain and ceramic tile and even from that of LVT also remain a challenge for the category. The misconception that visually imitative porcelains can replace the variety and appeal of natural stone has duped many a client,” Artistic Tile’s Marcus said.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain. A glass mosaic from our New Ravenna line sets the tone for this mood board.

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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. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

It also works well with the warm wood-look porcelain. The tile stretches from wall to wall, doing double-duty as a backsplash behind the vanity and as an accent wall in the shower. Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time.

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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. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Moving beyond the confines of a backsplash, companies introduced a multitude of decorative patchwork collections that make a bold statement from floor to ceiling. Honeycomb adds another interesting layer to the patchwork trend, which can be seen in Gamma Due ’s extruded porcelain Melograno tiles and Settecento ’s Matière collection.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

When designing or remodeling a bathroom, it’s also important to pay attention to surfaces such as flooring, walls and backsplashes. Adding natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile can bring a sense of sophistication to bathrooms while also being simple to maintain. Go beyond the surface.

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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. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Spanish Cadiz Tiles for Backsplash. The Ryans, who shared these photos, chose the vibrant hand-painted Spanish Cadiz tiles to add focal points to the white tile backsplashes behind their oven and kitchen sink. Stove backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" & 6"x6" Tiles. Sink backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

has one of the lowest consumptions per capita of porcelain tile of all developed countries. Today, ceramic and porcelain tile—in addition to their natural stone counterparts—offer endless style options for a consumer who has become focused on creating a singularly unique and design savvy experience at home. Color, sizes and shapes.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2019

You can find them in traditional ceramic or porcelain, but they’re also available in more interesting materials like glass or metal. And before you despair about the work involved in laying what is essentially a low-key mosaic, don’t worry. The penny tile backsplash is easy to keep clean, helping it regain popularity.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. One of our favorite recently completed projects is a residential backsplash. We were able to work more closely during the backsplash design process for this project. We were able to work more closely during the backsplash design process for this project.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

The pinwheel pattern works equally well on floor installations as it does for a backsplash or wall. Layout the tiles in the pinwheel pattern using the grout width you desire. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Its also a strong design trend as homeowners, architects and designers consider cement tile for floors and kitchen or bathroom backsplash. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Contact Avente Tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Mosaic Madness. backsplash designs.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. Larger format tile continues to gain market share as it provides a more seamless installation with less visible grout lines. Much of that remodeling work is spilling over into 2021.”.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Use this combination with the smaller 4"x4" formats to make a great looking backsplash or for attention-getting stair risers. Provide additional grout lines that improve slip resistance. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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INOKI

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Usually subway tiles for kitchen install on the subway walls or backsplash between your countertop and cabinets. The goal of it is for creating colorful mosaic. Today, subway tiles for kitchen come from different material such as porcelain, terra cotta, marble and glass. You can install marble subway tiles in your backsplash.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

Do some online searches on material options: ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, and cork to name a few. Smaller tiles mean more grout joints – which can be a good thing depending on the application. Water Feature featuring modwalls Brio Glass Mosaic Tile. It’s a great idea for a shower floor for instance.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

For example, #tile #backsplash, #countertops and #ceramic increase the chances of someone you do not know who is searching for one of those terms with the hashtag in front of it to find you and view your tweet or tweets on the topic. Backsplashes with pizzazz. Cyber Monday 20% off all mosaics today. Bathroom of the day.

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