How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. Marble, Travetrine and Slate are porous even if polished and will absorb water. Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 27, 2013

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. But hes been out straight and isnt around, but when I saw this answer to a question on how to install ceramic tile, I HAD to write this quick response. from answers.com in response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor". "To

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. Both begin their life cycles as natural elements.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. Visit our blog: Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation. Boutique Chic.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. The glass looks creamy in texture and color, but can also be screen-printed to look like marble. Glass mosaics that look like marble.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Bold Color: While blue remains America’s favorite color, brighter hues are on the rise, as are sophisticated blacks and dark greys as “new neutrals” – particularly in marble-inspired looks. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Granada Tile

JULY 20, 2019

Besides being stunningly beautiful, encaustic cement tiles offer a myriad of benefits which make them a step above the mass-produced ceramic tiles. While ceramic may come at a lower price, it’s for a reason. Ceramic tiles are made of clay and fired in a kiln, either glazed or unglazed.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. 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. Aristocrat.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles? Cement tiles offer top notch durability and longevity compared to their well known counter part, ceramic tiles. Cement Tiles Won’t Go Out of Style.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Our CS team knows its ways around the block.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 3, 2012

Economical shower waterproofing for ceramic tile, marble,slate.and all natural stone materials. Many times the mildew had eaten away at the wood studs in the wall and caused the grout to turn black from the inside out causing costly repairs and complete tear outs to redo the wood studs.In Sunday, June 3, 2012. Newer Post.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Give your kitchen a modern makeover with a ceramic hexagon backsplash. Hexagon mosaics made a big entrance into the interior design world in the 1900s, mainly installed on bathroom floors to promote better slip resistance thanks to close grout lines that provide a firm grip. Bold Backsplash Alternatives. Design by Chris Brace Builders.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

Today’s natural stone offerings go well beyond your traditional marbles – from beautiful herringbone mosaics to waterjet designs , natural stone backsplashes can be both sophisticated and exciting. Since this seamless option features no grout lines, only the slab captures the eye for a full-impact effect in the kitchen. Pops of Color.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

In the meantime, here’s one of Architectural Ceramic’s own collections: Naturals. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. It’s only natural that we all want to run for the Rehoboth beaches.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From floors to walls, cement tiles come with many benefits that outlast both ceramic tiles and hardwood floors. Given that cement-like marble and other natural stone – is a porous material that absorbs liquids easily, over time, liquids like wine, soda, vinegar, and even water that is left to accumulate, can stain the tile.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

It is also important to understand the difference between ceramic and cement tiles , and that they are completely different products. Cement tiles are made with a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, and marble powder and are compressed with 2,000 pounds of pressure to seal in the design. A solid feel and weight of the tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 17, 2014

Daltile, Capco Tile & Stone, and Marino Tile and Marble all donated tile. Merkrete, a division of Parex USA, donated thinset mortar and grout and Tile Traders contributed tile backerboard. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MAY 19, 2015

Large tiles require less grout, but because of their size, you may need to cut more in order for the tiles to fit perfectly within the bathroom. But, because more grout needs to be used to set them in place, they require more maintenance. Each have their strengths and will create a different appearance within the bathroom.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

For the last six months Ive been running all of Coverings social marketing initiatives, hence my near absence from this blog since the end of last year. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 30, 2021

Seeing so many tiles day in day out can lead to a mind full of fabulous images, but it can be hard to remember every range, pattern, and design that’s tickled our fancy over the years.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. The slab was a little more money, but worth it to my clients who dont like grout lines. Oh and yes I took out the tired marble surround and replaced it with the travertine tile I used in the floor of his kitchen to tie it all in. See Jamie blog.

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