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

JULY 6, 2021

Spectralock 1: Spectralock 1 is a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy. The product is designed to provide strength at 3,500 psi, the ability to be submerged and a fast curing rate so that installers can complete durable projects quicker. The grout also aims to provide versatility and color consistency.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

It is mounted on plywood and features various shades and shapes of glass tile, stained glass and glittery grout. Education should be every leader’s No. 1 priority, and CTEF is part of the solution,” Nash said. The American Flag mosaic measures 42.5 X 67 and is 1.25 EST until April 7 at 12 PT.

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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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. This course is designed both for the architect and arch rep to teach them how to write a proper tile and stone specification.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 29, 2014

In response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor" "To i nstall ceramic tile , first grout the area. A pply more grout to the seams and let it dry for several hours. Wipe off all excess grout with." 1- GROUT is NOT used to lay the tile! ! GROUT is CEMENT!!! the grout issue. Thin set is used.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Today, as it has been for centuries, natural stone represents the epitome of luxurious design and the benchmark for durability and one-of-a-kind aesthetics. Tile and stone are an ideal surface for these spaces as they can provide a waterproof installation with designs ranging from beautifully simple to intricate and striking.”.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 15, 2019

Industrial style interior design takes its inspiration from old factories and other industrial spaces that in recent years have been converted to lofts and other living spaces. If you like a modern space that speaks volumes, looks both lived-in and laid-back, then this industrial style could be the kitchen design you’ve been looking for.

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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.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JUNE 23, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. Kitchen tiles come in a wide range of assorted colors and designs. They should all be designed with hygiene in mind, and as such it should be easy to clean them and keep them free of bacteria. kitchen design.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. Armstrong’s Alterna, however, was designed to capture the natural beauty of these classic looks.

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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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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 31, 2018

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.”. Low Viscosity Rigid Polyurethane Crack & Joint Repair??????????????????. ARDEX PC-T™ Polished Concrete Topping. TCF West Inc.is As an LME, TCF West Inc.

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Heath Ceramics

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Crease was designed by a team led by Jonah Becker and Claude Zellweger of One & Co., a design firm founded by Heath’s Creative Director Catherine Bailey. Tung Chiang, now the Heath Clay Studio Director, also played a key role in the design and development of Crease. . Any other drivers for the design?

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Contact: Roxanne Shiflet (734) 735-1891 rshiflet@tcnatile.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Contact: Roxanne Shiflet. rshiflet@tcnatile.com. 734) 735-1891. © 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

Among some of the newer initiatives: making it easy for consumers to go into one of Daltile’s 100-plus showrooms to see product and get design advice. So, we are bringing them into our locations, helping them with their designs and then sending them over to a Statements dealer to purchase.” Here’s their name, address, email, contact.’

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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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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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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. • Crossville (Booth 3200) found inspiration in concrete and refined stone to create Structure, a minimalist design that contains at least 20% consumer certified recycled content. 11 April 2012. A Coverings preview.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Gauged porcelain tile lets you extend your design and create a magnificent backdrop for your fireplace.

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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

They come in modern designs and pretty finishes so you can get the hook-age you need without ruining your bathroom’s design. When you drip water on the floor, it can stain tile, cause wood to warp, ruin grout – you get the idea. Keep that train rolling. We’re not talking cheap looking plastic ones, either.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Of course, the larger the tile, the smaller the desired grout joints from a design perspective. However, the grout joints need to be large enough to accommodate the variations in tile – three times the variation – which is why a minimum 3/16" grout joint is recommended for large tiles.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

and incorporate soft movement joints into the design accordingly. Some installers just trust in the 3 Gs – God, grout and gravity – to protect the tile. We just sent all of our installers through three days of Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) training. Our journeymen were all tested and became Certified Tile Installers.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

and incorporate soft movement joints into the design accordingly. Some installers just trust in the 3 Gs – God, grout and gravity – to protect the tile. We just sent all of our installers through three days of Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) training. Our journeymen were all tested and became Certified Tile Installers.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Gauged porcelain tile lets you extend your design and create a magnificent backdrop for your fireplace.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. After a short break, the evening session provided CEU credits for Architects and Designers in the Toronto Area. chapters installation newsletter'

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Tile flooring, more so than most others, requires installation by highly trained and even artisanal tradespeople. Ceramic and porcelain tile, especially in the shapes and mosaic designs now available, requires highly skilled installers. “A Long term, the solution has been labor re-entering the market and training/developing new labor.

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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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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Education and training will be provided via four distinct platforms: TISE Seminars, TISE Live Main Stage, TISE Live Demo Stage and TISE TV. In addition, associations and organizations will host their special training events. Your show brand designation does not limit session access. What’s on tap for TISE 2022.

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