Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. According to the NTCA Reference Manual : Back butter is defined as, “ the spreading of a bond coat to the backs of ceramic tile just before the tile is placed. ”.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

The Natural Stone Show 2019 will run at ExCel London from 30th April to 2nd May. This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. In Wonderful Worktops & Fabulous Façades (11.00

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. A step up from bare earth, but not quite as laborious or expensive as handmade ceramic tile, stone floors were often the selected flooring material. What we refer to as “encaustic” was called “inlaid tile” during the medieval period.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Two new collections from Ceramiche Keope – Chorus, previously covered here , and Eclectic – both express natural stone in their own ways.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

Digital printing yields the most realistic representation of the product it seeks to emulate, whether that be hardwood or natural stone. Because it solved issues that existed at that time related to water resistance and sound with laminate, and it solved the installation problem of ceramic. When is an innovation successful?

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 25, 2016

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so it’s crucial to get your decor just right. Natural stone like travertine or limestone looks stunning, but can be very expensive and requires regular sealing to keep it looking its best. Ceramic can be used on the floor, but it is not ideal in high traffic areas.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 24, 2017

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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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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.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Cleaning and detailing ceramic and porcelain floors and walls. Refinishing natural stone surfaces including marble and granite. This can cause the tiles (especially natural stone) to develop what is known as spalling. This is especially important when removing grout from a natural stone tile.

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Jacksonville Grout Natural Stone Florida 40

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. These same concerns apply to glass tile, natural stone, terrazzo and other hard-finish surfaces. By: Donato Pompo. The ANSI A137.1 when tested per ASTM C1028.

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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 also offer a comprehensive CSI formatted 3-part specification for general tile, floor preparation, moisture vapor control and swimming pool installations.

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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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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. 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.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

For further information, refer to CUSTOM’s Technical White Paper on utilizing uncoupling membranes for tile installations. Specialized underlayments such as Crack Buster Pro Crack Prevention Mat Underlayment and EasyMat Tile & Stone Underlayment may also be used to reduce crack transmission.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui. Join our newsletter here.

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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. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

So many factors are driving these relocations, aptly referred to as “The Great Migration’ (see page 50). They also do not include stone flooring, nor do they account for ceramic wall tile, cove base and rubber accessories.). Tile accounted for 23% of sales while hardwood and natural stone represent 8% and 6%, respectively.

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