Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

“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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Sealants Grout Cement Quarry 98

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Over the past thirty years, Betty has seen trends come and go, but it’s with the industrial interior design trend, that Gears chimes in nicely. Grouting & Installation. About Our Gears Collection.

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Mosaics Marble Grout Tile 133

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Over the past thirty years, Betty has seen trends come and go, but it’s with the industrial interior design trend, that Gears chimes in nicely. Grouting & Installation. About Our Gears Collection.

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Mosaics Marble Grout Tile 100

CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. Some sheets have adhesive backing and others require separate adhesives or cement mortar.

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Adhesive Tile Sealants Cement 40

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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Grout Sealants Porcelain System 76

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It would be an understatement to say the industry—and most of the world—is glad to see 2020 go. I think as an industry you will see everyone start to expand their portfolios to meet the needs of a healthier home.”. It’s an exciting time to be in the flooring industry.”. By Megan Salzano. Mohawk’s UltraWood.

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Trends Tile Flooring Products 98