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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.

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SkillBuild Success Story

Diary of a Tile Addict

Odhran Connelly with his winning tiling creation at SkillBuild 2018. It is always great to see the tiling stars of tomorrow emerge, and SkillBuild and WorldSkills are two arenas where the cream can really rise to the top. Competitor in action at the SkillBuild 2018 National Finals in Wall and Floor Tiling. What an opportunity!

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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. Come try troweling out for a transparent tile to see what coverage you are getting.

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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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The Importance of Movement Joints

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Every tile installation requires allowances for the natural expansion and contraction of tile. These take the form of movement joints, commonly called expansion joints, which help eliminate stress in the tile when changes in conditions cause this expansion and contraction. Is this an exterior installation?

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Suppliers reveal next big things for 2021

Floor Covering News

“In resilient products, wood looks are refined with fewer knotholes and less dramatic graining; popular tile looks feature designs that mimic high-end materials. The product is designed to transition seamlessly to 5mm carpet tiles, providing multiple unique installation options. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile.

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