CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Noble Company (Booth 3132), Noble Deck™: One of the only sheet membranes approved for primary waterproofing for exterior applications over occupied spaces, Noble Deck sheet membrane is engineered for outdoor use, providing waterproofing and high-performance crack isolation for thin-bed tile installations.

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Products Tile Decking North America 100

How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 30, 2014

Here is a corner shot where the caulking and grout failed because it was in a corner where it was exposed to a lot of water volume. I removed grout, caulk, and soap residue. In this instance, the grout worked out. Slate showers, deck floors, entry floors, patio tiles and more slate stuff. So it was destined to need work.

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Travertine Natural Stone Grout Tile 100

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The existing concrete deck is not sloped. The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. Is this acceptable?

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Stone Standards Tile Meeting 40

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties. Do you love the look of a wood patio or deck, but don’t want the upkeep? A traditional wood deck would need continued sealing throughout the life of the product. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157