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Modern Applications for Ceramic Tile

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tiles offer an exciting and infinite number of design possibilities for decorating interiors and exteriors. Read on to explore design with these avant-garde applications: Ceramic Rugs. Monochrome geometrics pop against white marble-look porcelain, while floral-inspired patterns are beautifully suited with ceramic wood.

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Enhance Outdoor Spaces With Ceramic Tile From Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Make the most of your outdoor spaces year-round with ceramic tile from Spain. Thanks to its technical properties, ceramic tile can withstand the passing of time, resisting temperature changes, humidity, and inclement weather. This will reduce unsightly grout lines that tend to break up a room while visually expanding your home.

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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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Sika launches SikaTile-Ultima Grout at Coverings

Floor Covering News

—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.

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Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts

Tile Excellence

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts By Chris Lawson Tile repairs are a very specialized service and it can be hard to get tile contractors interested in small, sometimes difficult, detailed repairs. But scraping and cleaning of the grout and old caulk can be very patience-testing.

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How to Seal Cement Tile Grout

Granada Tile

When installing cement tiles , whether on a floor or wall, they must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout staining the tile. Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. The grout used for most tile installations is cement grout which is porous and can absorb stains.

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Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts

Tile Excellence

Ceramic Tile Floor Repairs and Shower Regrouts are big topics in the world of tile installation and tile repair. Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts Here's some good information about both. By popular demand, one of the Guide Articles written by Tile Excellence and published by Mass Reality.

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