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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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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. . Grouting & Installation. About Our Gears Collection.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. . Grouting & Installation. About Our Gears Collection.

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CTEF focuses on tile installer training, education at TISE 2020

Floor Covering News

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Installing to Meet Moisture and Chemical Resistance Requirements

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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. tecspecialty.com.

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CTEF to demonstrate install techniques at Coverings 2023

Floor Covering News

During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. Orlando, Fla.—During Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m. Other demonstrations include: Tuesday, 10 a.m.

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Perspective: Reducing Callbacks and Preventing Failures

CUSTOM Insights Blog

CUSTOM Insights recently spoke with Artie Atkinson, ceramic foreman at Schoch Tile in Cincinnati, OH. These need to be kept clear and filled with a flexible 100% silicone sealant. With the lack of skilled tilesetters, the industry is seeing more failures than ever caused by lack of training.