Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Today, ceramic and porcelain tile—in addition to their natural stone counterparts—offer endless style options for a consumer who has become focused on creating a singularly unique and design savvy experience at home. The patented, floating floor system is genuine porcelain that can be installed in one day.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 3, 2015

Frost can be extremely damaging to natural stone tiles if they have not been properly sealed. Porcelain has an inherent low porosity, which means that it won’t get cracks from frozen moisture, unlike ceramic and natural stone. On top of this a layer of compacted crushed stone will provide suitable drainage.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout. We use special tools to remove the grout. Cleaning and detailing ceramic and porcelain floors and walls. We use truck mounted pressure systems to remove mineral deposits and soap film. The grout shrinks as it ages.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. By Megan Salzano.

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ISC Surfaces

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Crack Isolation Sheet Membrane TEC’s new Crack Isolation Sheet Membrane is a peel and stick underlayment designed for use under ceramic tile, natural stone or other hard surface flooring, to reduce surface cracking and contribute to sound suppression in commercial or residential settings.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. It would be prudent to recommend the use of White Thinset for all natural stone installations, but that may not prevent yellowing from occurring completely. Kerdi Shower System.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. The next step of course is the grout or is it? ceramic tile. Franke Kitchen Systems.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Through the sharing of case studies and industry knowledge, conversation will focus on the cross-pollination of design and particularly focus on innovations and trends in tile and stone today. Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)” – Wayne Kurzen, The Kurzen Group; Tuesday, April 19, 10:30 – 11:30a.m. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1693367.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Tile Council of North America, Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. TPFH coordinated the donations on behalf of Habitat in San Diego County.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. Matt Nordloh of MAPEI presented Leaner, Greener, Larger, Lighter: Thin Tile Systems to over 70 architects and manufacturer reps in attendance. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. Available in five colors, the collection conveys the calming effect of natural stone visuals. Pure Grout from Republic Floor. The) Dixie Group.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Commercially rated HDPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals, grout-look edges with embossed texture, which are said to rival the look of ceramic tile and natural stone. Additionally, UltraWood is easy to install with Mohawk’s Uniclic glueless locking system. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Custom Building Products, the leading provider of flooring preparation products and tile and stone installation systems, recommends the following for surface preparation before installing tile on any project.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

Plus, with new styles and digital effects, you can have natural stone effect and wood effect as tiles – with none of the maintenance those floor coverings usually require! These are often made of ceramic and are relatively inexpensive, allowing you to experiment with different colours and styles.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity. Crack prevention and isolation technology has become much more advanced over the last few years.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

i4F: True Grout. i4F is making its debut at NeoCon 2022 with i’s True Grout, designed to imitate the beauty of modern rectified ceramics for both floors and walls without its inconveniences, offering easier installation and maintenance as well as improved hygiene. SPC/rigid core tiles featuring True Grout are ideal for any room.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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