Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Without names, dates of birth, or any reference to family, the hospital’s deceased were intially identified only by numbered white granite cubes laid in concentric circles in the Spiral Cemetery. Artist Tim Austin scraping grout on the new memorial. Michael Kalmbach attaching a tile to the new memorial.

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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. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Tile Excellence

JULY 12, 2014

formulas for tile installation unknowingly experienced tile installers use formulas every day.Through experience we just automaticaly figure in our thinking of jobs using unoticed formulas every day.It The formula to figure setting materials grout and thin set is pretty straight forward.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile.

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Tile Design Cement Ceramics 160

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

Vinyl planks and tiles come in virtually any color and style imaginable. Sometimes referred to as wood polymer composite, this type of flooring material is lightweight, resilient, warm and comfortable when you are standing for long periods. Waterproof vinyl tile. You have to replace the entire tile or plank.

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Flooring Natural Stone Porcelain Ceramics 113

Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

I wanted to share some solid info about tile from the man who knows it best, Ryan Fasan. I had the pleasure of meeting “THE tile man” on my recent trip to the trade show Cevisama with Tile of Spain. For your viewing pleasure I am including some photos from some of the Spanish tile brands seen at Cevisama15).

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Porcelain Tile Spain Ceramics 100

Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Need Shower Tile Repairs in Jacksonville? Call Fabric & Tile Masters for Immediate Help! Fabric and Tile Masters offers the widest variety of shower cleaning, shower tile repair, and refinishing in North Florida. Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout.

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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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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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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

New product offerings for the 2021 fall selling season cover all categories, from carpet to rigid core to laminate, wood and tile. The product references an animal skin yet feels like a usable “overall” pattern. Elandura is available in both plank and tile designs. Each plank design has 21 unique planks and 16 for tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Tile installed in homes and businesses continues to get larger and larger. Tile 15”, 24” and larger make up the majority of tile installed today and these tile are considered large format, which is defined as tile 15 inches or longer on any side including plank shaped tile. Larger tiles need a flatter floor.

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Sealants Tile Natural Stone Stone 40

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement. The tile would then be installed with White Thinset directly on the membrane. The mud mix that is used in a shower pan is very dry and not all of the cement particles are thoroughly incorporated.

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Marble Portland Cement Natural Stone 100

The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Sometimes referred to as a ‘shower room’, a wet room is a fully waterproofed, and usually tiled, bathroom with a walk in or level access shower. Tiles are the best wall and floor covering in a wet room , although vinyl can also be used. What type of tiles should I use? Tiles, adhesive and grout.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Let’s get the skinny on a few tile shapes and patterns, and see how clients used them. Tile Shapes & Patterns. Tile Shapes & Patterns. What size fits you best?

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Tile Marble Mosaics DC 170

Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

TruCor Tile IGT (Integrated Grout Technology) is a tile visual with the grout line engineered into the locking system. The unique, patent-protected system produces realistic-looking grout lines for all WPC and SPC products in planks and tiles along with waterproofing.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

The ANSI ASC A108 Committee is made up of professionals from all areas relating to the manufacture, installation, sustainability and use in general of ceramic and glass tile. These are voluntary standards which are intended to serve as a guide to the general public, manufacturers, distributers, and others in the tile industry.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

Everyone knows tile is green. The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Creating a standard was essential to give tile a voice, he says.

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