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

Tile Talk

With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products. Handmade cement tile by Tiles Couture. More importantly, what would those products be without proper installation? New shapes and textures from Interceramic.

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Now lets get a little more in-depth on the StarGlass specifics…The actual product description is Translucent Grout for Glass Tile. . Excess product can be saved and used later. • Superior to cement grout. UV stable colors (non?yellowing).

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Did you know that all grouts are NOT created equal?

Making Tile Modern

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Now lets get a little more in-depth on the Dimension grout by Bostik specifics…The actual product description is Translucent Grout for Glass Tile. . Excess product can be saved and used later. • Superior to cement grout.

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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Despite the fact that we are going to seek LEED for Homes certification for our project (where deconstruction is preferable to demolition), there are benefits to every residential home owner who is planning on building a new house on a site where a house currently exists. The Creative Process for an.

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Great Looks & Installations Start Here!

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Mediterranea utilizes Dynamic HD Imaging design technology to flawlessly blend the modern look of cement with the delicate veining and coloration from exquisite stones. MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro’s unique Ultralite Technology™ provides twice the coverage of a standard thin-set mortar per pound (0,45 kg), providing transportation savings, too.

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