Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

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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Ireland LEED Sealants Standards 60

Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

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. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. Mohawk Industries.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Most CTaSC inspectors are seasoned installers with management experience, so they are great quality control inspectors who can also train installers on these jobs. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry. TileDealer: You provide some of the CTDA’s online training.

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Industry San Diego Training Standards 100

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 31, 2018

For non-standard applications, we always recommend contacting ARDEX’ technical experts for guidance.). ARDEX SD-M™ Designer Floor Finish™. Zinc strips were affixed in the specified design. He added, “The fact that the floor hardly required the grout coat was impressive.”. Michael Rosenblat, Owner of TCF West Inc.

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Canada Grout Training Stone 72

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved! The flooring industry has been no different.

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Porcelain Tile America System 100

CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common. As an installer, it is your job to understand the client’s needs and the public safety standards. What is the biggest challenge you encounter in the field?

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Tile Sacramento Standards Training 40

CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common. As an installer, it is your job to understand the client’s needs and the public safety standards. What is the biggest challenge you encounter in the field?

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Sacramento Standards Training Tools 40

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

are at record highs,” said Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. “I Larger format tile continues to gain market share as it provides a more seamless installation with less visible grout lines. Much is being done to recruit and to train new installers. Census Bureau.

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Ceramics Portugal Florida Industry 98

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

A 1/16" standard allowance is way too much when you are installing a thin tile that is only 1/8" or even 1/4" thick. The answer is “the largest one that one person can handle on a standard scaffold.” Of course, the larger the tile, the smaller the desired grout joints from a design perspective.

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Tile Grout Porcelain Training 40

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. Recently, I''ve been working on designs for hospitals, university buildings and laboratories. Tell us about your background and your firm.I''ve I am a senior associate with Soderstrom Architects.

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Travertine Resources Stone Knowledge Base 40