Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The flooring will more or less provide the backdrop for the design of the space or just simply serve as the place we live our lives on day in and day out. However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

Hard surfaces such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and glass tile are some of the most durable and easy to maintain options for floors, walls, and backsplashes. Below is our simple guide for how to clean your tile and grout, including product recommendations and DIY solutions! Photo Courtesy of OAK Design Project.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In its 10 th year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) showcases trends targeted to the hospitality boutique and lifestyle market. With over 750 manufacturers, and attended by 8,000+ designers, architects, owners, developers and specifiers, the two inspiring days each November are nothing less than exciting and drool-worthy. Booth prep!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Okay, so grout is NOT the most interesting thing to read about; however, it’s such an important part of design! I recently saw this awesome photo on Ella Scott Design’s Instagram page that had our 4” Calacatta Chablis Hexagon mosaic on the wall and penny round mosaic on the floor.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Okay, so grout is NOT the most interesting thing to read about; however, it’s such an important part of design! I recently saw this awesome photo on Ella Scott Design’s Instagram page that had our 4” Calacatta Chablis Hexagon mosaic on the wall and penny round mosaic on the floor.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2019

—Laticrete has introduced Spectralock Pro Premium Translucent Grout, a patented high-performance epoxy grout that offers customers a unique opaque color that diffuses light for a vibrant finish.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Square tiles are the ultimate design hack as they are incredibly versatile, and they do not require any extra cutting or shaping. Below are just a few of the many ways to incorporate square tiles into your home design. Interior and Exterior Design with Square Tiles Square tiles can give a room an airy and open look.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Recently, the company has taken that steadfast focus and applied it to create two solutions to support one timeless design trend: brick looks.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cement tiles have become popular for homeowners and interior designers because of their unique patterns, durability, and versatility. You may also use them to clean grout effectively. It can work on many types of natural stone, tile, masonry, concrete, brick, grout, vinyl, and unfinished or bare wood.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Visitors to Booth #5659 will be able to see firsthand how the SikaTile solutions are designed to eliminate unwanted jobsite callbacks. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

—The profiles and trims line from Laticrete is now hitting distributors and retailers nationwide, giving customers a new level of customization and design options for their projects. Choose from a number of colors and combinations to create looks with matching profiles, grouts, sealants and more.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys, a global flooring company specializing in stylish, responsible flooring solutions, has launched RigidTile Firm Designer, a collection of design-forward tile patterns in a large tile format (18 x 36 with grout lines), designed as the perfect alternative to large format tile and stone.

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

To enhance the visual appeal of your fireplace, consider using stacked stone veneer. This article will guide you in choosing the best stacked stone veneer for your fireplace, covering various aspects from understanding the product to installation and maintenance. Size and Shape : Consider the size and shape of the stones.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. Grout goes metallic from TEC/H.B. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Cevisama in 2012 and Cersaie last fall, Spain’s and Italy’s respective tile shows.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2023

The Allison Eden Studios Flooring Collection, developed in conjunction with Graphic Image Flooring, debuts in 30 luxury vinyl SKUs based on the artist’s signature mosaic designs. In New York ‘s free-spirited but revered arts/fashion/design community, the name Allison Eden is synonymous with mosaic glass artistry. Brooklyn, N.Y.—In

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The refreshed designs of Dundee include smooth, low-gloss-finished white and red oak species with a durable Dura-Luster Plus urethane, a multi-layer finish offering Bruce’s highest level of protection. SELLING POINT : Lighter, more resilient and easier to install and maintain than genuine stone.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Dallas— American Olean has launched two new tile collections—each bringing the latest trends to life through Reveal Imaging, an advanced technology that allows porcelain tile to emulate the beauty of natural stone and wood. Another nature-inspired collection, Rochester, blends two popular natural stones, limestone and pulpis marble.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

The latest innovations in the tile manufacturing industry mean that tiles are more popular than ever, thanks to the designs available and the benefits they provide over other materials. Design-wise, tiles have come a long way from the intricately moulded and hand painted styles of history. Wood Effect Tiles. Brick Effect Tiles.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower. There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

They complement contemporary designs and open plan living spaces and contrast beautifully with solid black or dark wood furniture. Stone effect tiles are also available in a range of light hues, including the absolutely stunning Calacatta marble effect wall and tiles or Destiny stone effect tiles. Grout & Patterns.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Ceramic tiles offer an exciting and infinite number of design possibilities for decorating interiors and exteriors. Thanks to their versatility in size, shape, format and pattern, architects, designers and homeowners have an extensive selection of options to choose from to craft unique designs. Mixed Materials. Flexible Facades.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 17, 2016

But with the right design and products, you can create a practical and attractive walk-in shower in almost any size room. The great thing about designing your wet room from scratch is that you have complete control over the elements that go into it. It also allows you to remove radiators, giving you more space and design freedom.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. Recommended grout joint is no smaller than 1/8. Yes—it’s ALL custom!

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Check out timeless shapes behind the Olvera Collection and start your design scheme today. Check out our Square4x4 tile for a stone or marble look, or try our offset Rectangle2x8 for variant colors that complement each other in a brick-like pattern. Diamond and triangle designs can craft an ultramodern design for a flowing eyeline.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 20, 2020

For these spaces ceramic tiles with a warm wood-look providing feelings of comfort while pieces inspired by stone lend to a rustic atmosphere. This will reduce unsightly grout lines that tend to break up a room while visually expanding your home. Porcelanoso Grupo, Starwood Vancouver Sand. Gayafores, Oregón Miel. Metropol, Iconic Grey.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite introduced three timeless stone designs for UltraCeramic Contract : their new 4mm commercial-grade, fully grouted engineered stone flooring solution that aims to push the boundaries of true-to-life natural stone appearance and texture.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MAY 17, 2019

After a period of normal wear and tear, especially in high traffic areas, it is not unusual to start to see dullness in your tiles or darkening of grout in your home. Especially with the humidity and salt air often present in the Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra areas , the need to clean your tile and grout is often more frequent.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Laticrete contributed grout, tile sealant and tile adhesive for 3½ bathrooms and two kitchens. In “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” a distinctive modern farmhouse, Laticrete contributed grout, tile sealant and adhesive for the four bathrooms, one kitchen, pantry and the mudroom/laundry room.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

We’re here with another handy guide to help you navigate the choices you’ll face when dealing with kitchen design. Plus, with new styles and digital effects, you can have natural stone effect and wood effect as tiles – with none of the maintenance those floor coverings usually require! Kitchen Interior Design.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

“We have the best product and design team in the industry,” Sheehan stated. Following is a sneak peek of the inspiration and technologies behind some of the new products and designs. Improvements are designed to enhance the realism across its ADURA Max and ADURA Rigid wood designs. CraftedEdge—A true ‘Bev-olution’.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

RigidTile Firm Designer (18 x 36 with grout lines): Featuring modern stone patterns in soft colors with built-in grout lines, these are the perfect alternative to large format tile and stone, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

In March 2015, CUSTOM updated its palette of grout colors for Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend. All grouts are now available in the industry’s best palette of 40 options. This exciting, refreshed color palette is designed to complement today''s tile trends. Each color creates its own special effect.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Daltile’s SimplyStick Mosaix collection is designed to empower homeowners to DIY install beautiful mosaic backsplashes, walls or feature walls—quickly and easily, with professional looking results. These easy-to-install natural stone mosaic sheets are especially designed for the DIY customer.” So easy anyone can do it.

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