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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. This will prevent that from defacing your installation. Custom Building Products.

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Laticrete launches new acoustical underlayment

Floor Covering News

According to the company, the product applies quickly and easily with a suitable Laticrete thin-set mortar, is eco-friendly and Greenguard-certified, contributing to LEED credits. It is also equipped with anti-microbial technology for added peace of mind both during and after the installation process, the company said.

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U.K. Restaurant Borders on Perfection

Cement Style

This is Fadenza’s second location, the first being in Leeds. The decor features beautiful rough-cut timber on vertical surfaces such as bars and reception desks, with perfectly proportioned cement tile “rugs” separating spaces and highlighting important areas such as salad and side bars. ” Yes, it is.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Tile Talk

Handmade cement tile by Tiles Couture. Design Firm/Designers: Margaret Nysewander, LEED AP, ASD Inc., cement tile. cement tile plans. Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Coatings by Sandberg features an aviation industry inspired coating.

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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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Schönox offers online technical training

Floor Covering News

All products contribute to USGBC LEED credits and they have low to no VOC characteristics. Part 1 – 30 minutes: Advance your knowledge to determine the correct primer and use of primer systems and explore the rock-solid foundation of cement-based self-levelers and application techniques. Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m.

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

Superior to cement grout. Contributes to USGBC LEED Credits: MR 4.1 & 4.2(Recycled . • Free of BPA (bisphenol?A) A) found in epoxy grouts. free mixing. Fast, easy installation ? installs up to 50% faster than othergrouts. Recycled Content), MR 5.1 & 5.2 Regional Materials), and EQ, 4.1 (Low?Emitting Emitting Materials).

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