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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles. Custom Building Products.

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SkillBuild Success Story

Diary of a Tile Addict

Throughout the three-day, 18-hour competition, contestants were asked to tile a wall and floor, based on a 3D building design, using 150 by 150mm ceramic tiles. Competitors fixed the tiles with BAL Max Flex Fibre and BAL Rapid-Flex One, and grouted with BAL Micromax2 Snow, including BAL Micromax Sealant for all movement joints.

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CTEF to demonstrate install techniques at Coverings 2023

Floor Covering News

During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. Orlando, Fla.—During Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m.

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The Importance of Movement Joints

CUSTOM Insights Blog

For everyday residential applications, use PolyBlend® Ceramic Tile Caulk (Sealant). And for professional results, select CUSTOM’s Commercial 100% Silicone Sealant. Both are offered in all of CUSTOM’s 40 standard grout colors for an exact color match with the rest of the grout on the project.

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Waterproof a Tiled Shower the Right Way

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The standard shower is one of the wettest places on earth with the equivalent of 2,500 inches of rainfall a year. The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. First, make sure that the foundation is solid.

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7 Tips on How to Design an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Kitchen and Residential Design

You can choose quartz and Corian as your countertops as they do not need toxic sealants and tend to last longer without cracking. Non-Stick Cookware: Non-stick pans are good for your health as they use a ceramic coating. It is free of toxic chemicals and is considered safe under high temperatures.

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Suppliers reveal next big things for 2021

Floor Covering News

The Triple Scratch Protection will be applied to most of Republic Floor products as a standard in the coming year. 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. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile.

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