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. Saturated colors, like a deep rich teal prominent throughout. Jaclo has launched a way to infuse more color into your space with its new collection. Booth prep! Want to see more?

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 17, 2018

So, I like the easy way and this short video might help even if you are experienced. Grout was a cement based material but color was added if one wanted colored grout. For those of you intrepid DIY'ers here is some advice from one who has done a lot of these.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

However, I did refinish the tub and paint the outside the same color as the vanity. In addition, because the bathroom doesn’t have windows for added natural light, I selected light neutral colors to brighten it up. Grout Sealer: When I was remodeling my kitchen a while back, I didn’t seal my kitchen grout in time-big mistake!

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

We believe in it so much, that we’ve dedicated our business to offering the highest quality cement tiles in a huge array of colors, patterns, and designs. Here’s why: Cement tiles come in so many colors, sizes, shapes and patterns, that you can use them on the walls, on the floor and in the shower, all while achieving a cohesive look.

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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. Bring them together to a grout joint of 1/16th of an inch and continue laying them until all tiles are set in place.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 16, 2015

Sealers for cement tile should be applied to protect the tile from water and staining; but, they can also be used to enhance or restore color. A color enhancing sealer was used on this exterior cement tile walk, stair risers, and treads to protect them and brighten the colors. That's the goal of today's post and short video.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Neglect by the former owners that led to unfilled holes, stained and dirty grout, and loss of whatever sheen was there at one time. The travertine restoration pictured in our video includes before and after pictures of: Much needed fill replacement. We removed several old filled holes that were filled with the wrong color epoxy.

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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. Shower repairs often focus only on the grout and caulk. Many times a shower can develop mold even when there is no visible missing grout or caulk. The grout shrinks as it ages.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Grout Color Selector: While nothing can replace the accuracy of our official color cards and grout kits, this visual reference guide will help guide you and your customers to narrow color choices. Remember, Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend are all available in 40 standard colors!

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The third and final step is to grout the product with RapidGrout, a premium, pre-mixed, water-based grout specifically designed for tile that features ClicFit technology. The quick-setting formulation is said to install up to 50% faster than traditional grout and never needs to be sealed.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 9, 2015

You can also get them “rectified” which means crisp sharp perfectly squared edges that mean a tight fit with minimal grout lines. IS PORCELAIN THE SAME COLOR ALL THE WAY THROUGH? Next Tile Tuesday: Uncovering Valencia with Tile of Spain, perhaps another video slideshow?? This heavenly spa is encased in tile by Peronda.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Sure, rust, wine, food coloring and other chemical reactions can discolor the stone, but the acid etch mark is the main culprit. The following is a video of the Marble Repair Jacksonville. This job was complicated by the extra wide grout joint. Marble Stain Repair Jacksonville. You can see the acid etch on the right.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

For selecting grout color, the CUSTOM website includes an easy to use tool to speed matching your tile. CUSTOM’s Architectural Support Team is Here for You To help with writing a specification that meets today’s criteria, CUSTOM has a national team of highly experienced Architectural Consultants.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Glass is one of our favorite types of tiles, and we offer a dozen lines of varying styles, textures, sizes, and colors. Glass tile comes in a variety of forms and colors, which depend on the process used to create them. The end result can vary by color, texture, thickness, size, and shape. So, Why Choose Glass?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Read our critical tips below and watch the video above for demonstrations. This bright white color enhances the appearance of transparent glass tiles. Glass naturally thermally expands and contracts, which can lead to cracks in the tile or grout if not caulked properly. What mortars are best? How do I avoid visible mortar voids?

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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. These types of penetrating sealers ordinarily do not change or alter the color of the pebbles.

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

The natural textures and colors of the stones create a visually captivating focal point. White Birch Honed Panel : For a clean and timeless look, this panel in crisp white color and honed finish is a perfect choice. Clean and Seal : After the mortar / adhesive has set, clean off any excess grout from the surface of the stone veneer.

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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. A novel spin on traditional hardwood coloring techniques.

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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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Granite4Less

MARCH 3, 2015

After mopping, make sure to dry your floor well with a dry cloth to avoid accumulating dirt and grime which can lead to staining your grout. This video tutorial also offers some tips on how to best clean floor tiles: Video Credits: HMConcepts. Always make sure to wipe off any spills or drops right away.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Often the architect or designer selects products based on color and texture rather than on suitability. Typically architectural specifications are ambiguous and incomplete and don’t provide enough details to ensure the installer installs the tile correctly. I will continue to volunteer with the industry in any way I can.

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Building Moxie

MAY 31, 2017

I covered repairing some of that cracking in a video here – Repairing a Large Crack in Plaster. As seen in the video, cracking (in our playroom) presented itself rather aggressively. In preparation for this adventure, we even painted a scrap piece of drywall with the bedroom wall color. Cracking in Plaster Walls.

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