CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 14, 2017

Custom Building Products recently strengthened its line of award-winning Aqua Mix tile and stone care products with a focus on grout haze prevention and removal. Both products are easy to use and reduce the time required to clean tile after grout haze has occurred.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. At AC, we have a soft spot this hard-surface natural stone dimensional tile that mixes warm texture with cool sophistication. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Yes and no.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean. Aqua Mix® Grout Release is the solution.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2013

fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. Started out with a plain brick fireplace and using a natural stone tile transformed it into. stone and the top is 12 by 12s. the natural stone tile. Blog Archive.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. Check out our blog, 6 Steps to Prep for an Appointment with AC. Find out more with our blog, Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation. This is especially important when working with natural stone.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean. Aqua Mix® Grout Release is the solution.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean. Aqua Mix® Grout Release is the solution.

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Cement Style

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Because cement tile is more like natural stone than other types of tile, it’s important to use sealant before grouting to keep the grout from staining or adhering to the face of the tile.

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Cement Style

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Because cement tile is more like natural stone than other types of tile, it’s important to use sealant before grouting to keep the grout from staining or adhering to the face of the tile.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

Natural Stone. Luxurious and always in style, natural stone backsplashes lend an elegant appeal to kitchen designs. 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.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

Many porcelain tiles are also rectified which means that the edges are ground down to make them straight and even in size, this allows you to install them with narrow grout joints for a modern, almost seamless look. Why choose porcelain paving over natural stone or concrete? What thickness porcelain paving should I use?

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Search This Blog & Beyond. My Blog List.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Florida Tile (Booth 3620 ), Divinity HDP® Color Body Porcelain: Distinguished by the veining, striations and imperfections of natural stone, this floor and wall tile is available in four colors. brings tiles into alignment and sets the grout spacing without the need for additional spacers.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Aqua Mix Enrich ''N'' Seal is a premium sealer specially formulated to penetrate and highlight the character and beauty of unsealed natural stone. Enrich ''N'' Seal may also be used as a pre-grouting sealer. Sealer''s Choice Gold provides protection against mold and mildew growth and may be used as a pre-grout sealer.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

AUGUST 7, 2008

We provide these natural stone installation instructions as a general guideline. Most stone cannot be guaranteed in the northeast region of the U.S. Due to the porous nature of stone, high quality white thinsets are generally recommended. Usage __ Walls, countertops, and flooring (subject to job specification).

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

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. Similar to natural stone, cement tiles can be refinished with a fine grit (e.g. Paints and inks.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

For a complete stain-free installation, consider sealing your cement grout. Better yet, use a stain resistant expoy grout like Spectralock. Read our blog entry Cementing the Latest in Tile Trends: Cement Tile. Perfect Pebble: Nature is always full of the color green, like a forest full of trees.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This natural stone product, made of volcanic rock, is available in large format field tiles like 16″x16″ or 12″x24″ and mosaics like a 1″ or 3″ hexagon. The dark grout ties the space together. The matte black natural stone tile grounds the space. Shiplap anyone?

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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 Blog Archive. Blog Archive.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

When compared to ceramic, glass or stone tile, cement tile are the best tiles for showers. Ceramic tiles tend to be less durable, glass tiles become very slippery when wet, and natural stone is absorbent and will be damaged over time. Smaller tiles create more grout lines and extra slip-resistance. Sources: [link].

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

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. Fancy Stone Ovation Carrara / Thassos Waterjet. Design by Designology Luxury Interiors. . Design by South Main Designs.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

For more shower accent wall ideas, read our blog entry: Making a Statement with Shower Accent Walls. Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. Here, the Tribe pattern energizes the space. Care & Maintenance. There almost isn’t any!

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Check out our blog Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections , that schools you in ceramic tile’s history and more. Learn about the various types of glass tile we offer with our blog The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. The cost is often a critique of natural slate.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 10, 2020

For some added movement, metal profiles that can be inserted into the grout joints of the bar’s wall tile add dynamism to the space in a way that isn’t too overbearing. Accessorizing with flowers and blush vases will spark a more feminine vibe, while dark woods and jewel toned furniture depict a speak-easy ambiance for low-key gatherings.

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Burgin Construction

MARCH 16, 2018

. – Antibacterial (non-porous), unlike natural stone, bacteria can’t hide and breed in the pores of the material which makes cleanup much easier and daily use safer. – Price has a broad range depending on pattern and brand and can rival even the highest end natural stone.

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Burgin Construction

JULY 15, 2010

If you’re like most homeowners (or at least like me) you spend countless hours and dollars trying to clean your tile, natural stone, laminate, hardwood and grout…especially grout. And, here’s the kicker, they actually work…yes, even the grout cleaner! Happy Cleaning – Finally!

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Conestoga Tile Blog

JUNE 25, 2017

Many Material Options – Tile floors are made from hard materials that are derived from a variety of sources including ceramic, natural stone, and glass. Also, darker grout colors help to minimize the appearance of splatters and spills! . Stone-Look Tile – Porcelain tile is a perfect substitute for natural stone.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

It may also be used as a pre-grouting sealer to protect textured or porous tile from staining or “picture framing” during grouting. Sealing the tile before grouting will make grout removal much easier when installing porous tile. After application, wait a minimum of two hours before grouting.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Each 323-foot tower creates a vertical business campus offering impressive 360 degree views of coastal Orange County and showcasing large format tile and stone on every floor. This effect is enhanced by the luxurious expanse of oversized natural stone on floors, walls and even inside the elevator cabs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Through the sharing of case studies and industry knowledge, conversation will focus on the cross-pollination of design and particularly focus on innovations and trends in tile and stone today. Blog: coverings.com/blog. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m. YouTube: youtube.com/TheCoveringsShow. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1693367.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Our Naturals Collection is a natural choice to showcase a 3″x6″ glass subway tile option. To learn more about this collection, read our blog entry, It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection. It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France.

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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. Because they use less grout, they’re also much easier to keep clean over time. It’s been a pivotal few years for the tile and surface industry.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Now, you can finish off your kitchen with stylish countertops that are as sleek as they are durable.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

If you are working with a professional architect, designer or specifier, turn to our Architects & Designers web page to: Locate tile installation products by ANSI Standard View Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook details Download 3-Part CSI Specifications Use the Grout Color Selector to see our newly refreshed color palette The main (..)

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. “Dazzle was a big hit when it was introduced ten years ago. .”

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