Floor Covering News
APRIL 15, 2022
—Sika, global leader in specialty chemicals, launched its new ready-to-use grout at Coverings 2022. SikaTile-Ultima Grout, however, received the brightest spotlight in Sika’s booth and on the innovation installation stage, according to the company.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Ceramica Gomez (Booth 4939), Zante: Zante introduces textures and reliefs which turn ceramic tile into works of art, spanning weathered, high-gloss, volumetric, rugged and embossed finishes. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.
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Architectural Ceramics
APRIL 10, 2019
Softer stones and ceramics are more likely to take a beating from the elements than durable materials like porcelain. When you are out on your pool deck enjoying the sun on your toes, you shouldn’t have to worry about slipping. Another thing to consider is the size of your tile and, by extension, how many grout joints you have.
The London Tile Co.
AUGUST 25, 2016
Ceramic can be used on the floor, but it is not ideal in high traffic areas. Large tiles reduce the amount of grout joints and can make the room look bigger, but you may require lots of cuts in a small or awkwardly shaped room. A light coloured grout will show the dirt more and require extra cleaning. Extend outdoors.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 27, 2019
As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. This is on top of the current Section 301 tariffs imposed on ceramic tile.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
The facility features large format porcelain tile on its lobby floor, ceramic and porcelain tiles throughout the building and porcelain mosaics in its pools, whirlpool and steam room. TEC® AccuColor EFX® Epoxy Special Effects Grout was used in these areas for its extreme heat, stain and chemical resistance.
The London Tile Co.
AUGUST 3, 2015
Porcelain has an inherent low porosity, which means that it won’t get cracks from frozen moisture, unlike ceramic and natural stone. The sublayers are then ready for a strong bedding, such as reinforced concrete, which must be capable of upholding the combined weight of the adhesive, your chosen tiles and grout.
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