Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth. We worked hard, especially Joey and David who did last-minute grouting. Don’t forget that Architectural Ceramics is with MaterialBank.com. Check out this quick video, BDNY 2019 Minute. Booth prep! Our meeting area was a hit this year.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. Grout Sealer: When I was remodeling my kitchen a while back, I didn’t seal my kitchen grout in time-big mistake! The best part is that there are Youtube videos out there on how to do literally everything.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 9, 2015

If you’ve been following Tile Tuesday, you already know that ceramic tile is a part of the Spanish culture dating back to Roman and Moorish times. Tile is nothing new but the uses and innovations in the ceramic industry certainly are! Ceramic tile is a perfect balance of the classical elements of earth (clay), air, water and fire.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

A while back, we shared Granada Tile ‘s brand new tile installation video with you, featuring Guy Vidal, of Design Vidal , taking us through the steps involved in installing cement tile in a bathroom. Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.); Finally, let the thinset mortar dry completely, usually 2 – 4 days, before grouting.

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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. Shower repairs often focus only on the grout and caulk. How Your Shower Tile and Grout Becomes Compromised.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

If you are working with a professional architect, designer or specifier, turn to our Architects & Designers web page to: Locate tile installation products by ANSI Standard View Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook details Download 3-Part CSI Specifications Use the Grout Color Selector to see our newly refreshed color palette The main (..)

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Glass is not always associated with durability, but in truth glass tile can be just as strong and long lasting as ceramic tile. By nature, glass tile retains certain properties that make it more resilient than ceramic tile. This makes soft grout joints important, as well as an experienced installer. See more of our glass tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2016

CUSTOM Insights recently spoke with Artie Atkinson, ceramic foreman at Schoch Tile in Cincinnati, OH. Anyone can go look at the videos of cracking and tenting tile on YouTube and they will never forget this one again. Inexperienced installers can have big challenges with properly mixing grout.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. For further details, read our Technical White Paper on waterproofing or view our Top Five Tips for Shower Waterproofing video.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles can all be used, but be aware that some of these tiles will require sealing and more regular maintenance than others. Wet room waterproofing kits are available, and most manufacturers offer guides and videos on how to use these products. Tiles, adhesive and grout.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 10, 2016

How to Install Pebble Tiles Video: Tile Adhesive: Mosaic tile adhesive – Use only a high quality thinset mortar. Sealing and Grouting. It is recommended that the stones be sealed before and after grouting. A sanded grout that is suitable for external or internal conditions which ever may be the case is recommended.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Our clients have had early advantages with rapid growth in new channels like geofencing and video advertising. 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.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

How to Apply a Grout Release - Cement Tile Install Tips. When you see a finished cement tile installation (or any tile installation), it''s hard to visualize just how bad it looked when grout was first applied. The only way to get grout into the joints is by spreading it with a tile trowel. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In the two new 10-part digital video series, “Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape” and “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” viewers follow along with the construction crew as they document everything from the groundbreaking to the home transformation journey.

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