Design Grout Standards Travertine 
How to Floor Tile
APRIL 19, 2022
In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture. It takes more work to grout.
How to Floor Tile
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. My advice and I know a lot of design centers will hate me for this but, "don't do it". Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile.
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Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design. ARTO Bricks Griffith tile design. Crossville Inc.’s
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The collection has an AC5 wear rating and offers 26 embossed-in-register designs with HD printing and UV-resistant inks for a lifetime anti-fade guarantee. . Selling point: Sustainable, authentic design, realistic look, durable and waterproof. . Republic: Designer Pro. COREtec: Soft Step. Mohawk: Signature Technology.
Tile Excellence
JANUARY 19, 2014
Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Most Frequently Asked Questions from Consumers: From Newly Forming FAQ on Tile Installation, Tile Repairs & All Things Tile Related: Many people have asked me over the years which grout to use in their house particular to their tile installation.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 13, 2022
Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Through-pattern construction of VBT, which means the color and pattern extend throughout the thickness of the tile, is said to ensure the tile’s color and design will last the life of the floor.
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. We use a standard grout thickness of 3-4 mm on all formats. For a bold, contemporary design, you can run the colors in stripes or rows. Pieces are then finished with standard (smooth), Limestone, Travertine or Luna texture.
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