Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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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

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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

That sentiment sums up the leading flooring technology innovators such as i4F, Unilin Technologies and Välinge Innovation—firms that continue to work closely with their manufacturer partners, licensees and others across the supply chain on everything from time-saving locking systems to innovations in visual realism.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

That best describes inventive companies such as i4F, Unilin Technologies and Valinge Innovation—companies that continue to work closely with their manufacturing partners and licensees on everything from time-saving, waterproof locking systems to digital printing. It’s one of the best flooring systems available in the market today,” he said.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The STAINMASTER® brand, one of the country’s leading brands of flooring, announces an expansion into tile and grouting products and Columbia’s Tile Center will be one of the initial retailers for these products. The original line includes 10 different designs, colors and shapes as well as a STAINMASTER™ grout additive product.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

However, the innovation and R&D that installation system technology companies provide certainly improve the products suppliers offer to retailers. i4F gave attendees a first look at True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows manufacturers to feature a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green.

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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. Flat and glossy surfaces are wipe-clean with ease, and you can minimise and hide long-lasting stains with thin and dark colour grout joints. Top tip: tile grout doesn’t have to be white!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. Yarn System. True Grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems. Are you a creature of habit?

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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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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

APRIL 24, 2023

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, is adding profiles and trim to its growing roster of tile, stone and flooring installation products, making it a total solutions provider with a complete tile installation system including trim options.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project. Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Sika, a global pioneer of specialty industrial chemicals, will showcase SikaTile gauged porcelain tile panel and slab (GPTP/S) systems and grout solutions at Coverings 2023 , to be held here at the Orange County Convention Center. Here, visitors will learn how various SikaTile grout products perform in different tiling scenarios.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2021

TEC is the tile and design industry’s most well-known brand for grout and setting materials. We keep sets of grout samples handy in the showroom at all times because the grout color and type are important elements of any install. Their products are reliable, from.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

This feature is designed to help suppliers get their new products in front of the specialty retail community, which is eager to learn what’s new for 2024. The core technology features Envision AI, which designs intricate wood and tile patterns; DSE, which adds authentic textures; and TruBevel, which aims to perfect the edges.

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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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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. A Cement Tile Backsplash using Cuban Design 110 2B. This cement tile backsplash design trend makes a lot of sense. Cement tiles provide a powerful design punch that allows homeowners to create a personal statement where it matters most. Pick the right grout color.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

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 27, 2020

Products showcased will include SpectraLock 1 Pre-Mixed Grout, Laticrete Select-Bond, Fracture Ban SC, 170.5 SpectraLock 1 is an evolutionary pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy. The grout also provides exceptional versatility and excellent color consistency, even with the most demanding applications.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

Valverdi is a range of co-ordinating 10mm indoor and 20mm outdoor porcelain that is designed to create a seamless link between living spaces. Once the tiles are installed the joints can be grouted using a flexible grout suitable for outdoor use. Installing Using a Raised Pedestal System.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design. The collection includes over 20 geometric designs created with eco-friendly mosaic tiles in black and white. Flauti by Ceramica Vogue is the latest porcelain stoneware collection from the brand designed specifically for cladding. Plaster 2.0

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2020

All new licenses for Quickstyle’s grout technology may only be obtained via I4F, with the exception of Canada. We are delighted to partner with Quickstyle on this innovative grout technology that is now immediately available via an I4F license,” said John Rietveldt, I4F CEO.

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Realstone

JANUARY 21, 2024

Design for Your Style : Match the backsplash with your kitchen’s overall theme. Impact on Home Value : On the exterior, curb appeal is key, on the inside A well-designed backsplash can increase home appeal. Current Trends : Keep updated with the latest backsplash design trends.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2021

The premixed, acrylic-resin-based product is designed for use in interior residential and commercial applications. “It It can be used to level down to a featheredge or to smooth over in layers up to 1.5mm thick,” said Jeff Johnson, business manager for floor covering installation systems. Planiprep 4 LVT dries fast and sands easily.

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Realstone

JANUARY 12, 2024

Design for Your Style : Match the backsplash with your kitchen’s overall theme. Impact on Home Value : On the exterior, curb appeal is key, on the inside A well-designed backsplash can increase home appeal. Current Trends : Keep updated with the latest backsplash design trends.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

i4F’s True Grout will be on display at Domotex Asia 2022. Hamont, Belgium—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced its presence as an exhibitor (booth number 15D10) at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2022 taking place from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 in Shenzhen, China.

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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

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Both tile contractors on this project used a Build Green® Emerald System™ of products from CUSTOM to prep, set, grout and seal the assemblies and contribute to expected LEED Gold certification.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Strata Heat System: The new and improved Strata Heat system is an electric radiant floor heating system that aims to increase thermal heat diffusion by 20%, reduces energy costs up to 15% and minimizes cold spots to make homes feel more comfortable (when the thermal pack is used). Products to be showcased. Wednesday, July 7.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 5, 2019

TEC is the tile and design industry’s most well-known brand for grout and setting materials. We keep sets of grout samples handy in the showroom at all times because the grout color and type are important elements of any install. Their products are reliable, from.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether it be product design, go-to-market strategy or a combination of the two, these “new kids on the block” are proving themselves in a category dominated by seasoned suppliers. Its strong legacy in solid and engineered wood products brings a fresh, customer-focused perspective, based on a combination of design and features consumers want.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

“Daltile’s new RevoTile is a revolutionary, patented, porcelain tile floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile,” said Amber Leigh Martinson, senior director of marketing for Dal-Tile Corporation. RevoTile installs in just three easy steps: 1) Underlayment 2) Click tiles together 3) Grout.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2022

According to the company, the new type of bevel is almost indistinguishable from real grout, and provides the look of real ceramics with all the benefits of an SPC floor. The patented Unigrout technology not only is designed to mimic real grout, the company said, but to minimize the risk of visible gaps between two panels.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Our popular locking systems are proof of that. It has all the advantages of an SPC—the look and feel of SPC and a click locking system like an SPC—but it is extremely dimensionally stable. That includes both its popular Uniclic angle-angle click system as well as Unidrop, a “fold-down” locking platform. Grout systems.

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