CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers. —The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

What Colour Grout to use with Metro Tiles? Small format tiles have more grout joints, meaning you can incorporate grout colours in your interior design! And with colourful tiles there’s no reason to settle on white, cream or grey grout. Us tile nerds love harmony. How to fit Metro Tiles. Why stop there?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

To keep its customers informed, the company will provide regular updates on these milestones. Virginia Tile is known for its extensive range of high-quality tile products, including porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass and metal sourced from top manufacturers worldwide. The construction of the building is currently underway.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 27, 2013

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. But hes been out straight and isnt around, but when I saw this answer to a question on how to install ceramic tile, I HAD to write this quick response. from answers.com in response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor". "To

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. Want more information? Download a Strata Heat Data Sheet here. Floor Heat Mat.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. For specific information click appropriate link. Sunday, December 16, 2012. Tile Excellence. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

True Grout. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. True Grout. This increased resilience outperforms both v-groove and traditional ceramic grouts in terms of wear and tear.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. We’re excited about providing ceramic tile installers with a more defined career path with these new programs,” said Brad Denny, executive director, CTEF. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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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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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

If you ever thought that caring for a ceramic or stone tile surface was going to be difficult, your worries are over. A concentrated, professional strength acidic cleaner formulated specifically for cleaning and restoring natural stone, tile and grout. Removes cement-based grout haze, efflorescence, and mineral deposits.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 6, 2012

ceramic tile repairs floor tile replacment and shower regrouts. After the grout is removed then the tile to be replaced can be broken from the middle out in pieces and removed carefully using the hammer and chisel a little at a time or all at once if the tile is not bonded very well. Sunday, May 6, 2012. Tile Excellence. Newer Post.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

With FlinTile, Unilin offers a ceramic alternative to SPC with real grout. The floating installation is simple at fast with three easy steps: click, grout and clean. With this new patent we hope to further inform the industry about the existing broad patent portfolio in this area of expertise.”

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles? Cement tiles offer top notch durability and longevity compared to their well known counter part, ceramic tiles. Ceramic tiles are made with clays and fired in a kiln. They are also slip-resistant even when wet and can prevent falls in the bathroom, unlike ceramic tiles.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

—Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Green Building Council. rating system.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

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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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 1, 2018

Read on for more information about this month’s Featured Tile ranges Panache and Malmo – both of which feature modern grey tones. The faux mosaic has imitation grout lines that separate the 700x250mm tile into 9 oblongs – giving you the look of a mosaic feature but with less installation time and cost.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

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Tile Excellence

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. For specific information click appropriate link. Friday, November 1, 2013. Tile Excellence. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Architectural Ceramics sells several varieties of cement tile in different colors, sizes, and patterns–including custom options! To ease the grout cleaning process during installation, seal your tile before adhering to act as a grout release. Recommended grout joint is no smaller than 1/8. Cement tile is porous.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. For more information about the 12″x24″ tile we stock, visit our Product Page.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 3, 2017

Check out our blog post on our predictions for the top tile trends for the next year , and keep an eye on the blog for more information about our exciting new ranges. Our Cactus Bevelled range of ceramic tiles are perfect for kitchen and bathroom walls, and even look cool when used within a modern design. Cactus Bevelled.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) For more information, visit www.GreenSquaredCertified.com. About Green Squared.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

For more information, refer to Section 2.5 Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. of the ANSI Essential Requirements.). Metal lathe or approved alternate). Balloted changes may pass or fail.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) For more information, visit www.GreenSquaredCertified.com. About Green Squared.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In addition, there is Republic’s new proprietary Pure Grout range of SPC vinyl flooring designed to recreate realistic ceramic tile floor designs. Ceramic and stone looks are also well represented in this guide. Woodura XXL planks from Valinge Innovation debut in 11 on-trend visuals.

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The Perfect Bath

JULY 30, 2014

I love a space where ceramic tile clearly adds to the overall texture of the environment. (Of Of course, the grid and grout add graphic and artistic elements as well.) Their friendly, informal and noisy (not so good) environments transport us to another time where the words “hip” and “cool” were not relevant.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Finally, in celebration of the 10th year of its SpectraLock Grout product, Laticrete conducted an in-booth promotion where the works of extremely talented mosaic artists were displayed. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle. ceramic tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2021

2021’s first virtual version is the perfect kick-off for us to share information about some exciting new innovations we are making available to our licensees. “TISE is always one of our industry’s high points for launching new products and innovations at the start of each year,” said John Rietveldt, I4F’s CEO.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Every year, Cersaie provides a unique opportunity to experience new frontiers in ceramics for homes as well as commercial and public spaces. The tiles can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, dirt and sand without grout or adhesives, making installation incredibly easy.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From floors to walls, cement tiles come with many benefits that outlast both ceramic tiles and hardwood floors. Grout and mortar residue. Grout and Mortar Residue. Because there is a lot of information regarding different types of sealers, we will address this topic in a follow-up post. Paints and inks. Oil Stains.

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