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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Custom Building Products.

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Saltillo tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame, or by carving out the desired shape. Because of this, it''s difficult to install as it will absorb water from the thin-set mortar, grout, grease pencils, etc.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. The line is available in a range of 12 colors and a finish reminiscent of brushed cement.

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